SF1 leather Seat

Yellybanany

Yellybanany

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Hello Folks
Having used and enjoyed the forum for a while the time has come to jump in with both feet. I have a couple of queries regarding the seat fitted to my 1972 SF1, one is curiosity, the other advice please.
It is fitted with what looks like a standard type 'letter box' hump seat, but the cover is leather as opposed to vinyl. I suspect it's an owner upgrade but it looks very well executed and was clearly done a long time ago, so my question is - did these seats ever come leather clad when new or is it indeed likely to be a bit of period personalisation?
I'm going to keep it like this but the leather is a dark blue colour and I would prefer to have it black to better match the paintwork. I don't really want to use leather paint, I would prefer to 'dye' the leather black, has anyone had any experience dying or painting leather motorcycle seats and if so are there any recommended products?
Cheers
Bruce
 

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Leather isn't original.
You have the choice between a blue bottom and a black one when it rains. A wet bottom in either case.
Paul
 
Vinyl only and with wider pleats, the cover extended only over the front edge of the hump. It was secured with a chromed strap along its edge. Hump painted satin black.

piet
 
Yellybanany said:
has anyone had any experience dying ...
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I don't reckon there would be many who have died and come back. Although I know that Levo was once pulled from the surf with no pulse. Someone did CPR on him and brought him back. I reckon if you asked his opinion, he'd advise against trying it.

If you're talking about changing the colour, it's dyeing, not dying.
 
I brought a pair of very expensive riding pants a good few years back on special, only problem was they were bright red and with my predominately red jacket the first time I wore the full suit I was referred to as a particularly happy fellow who delivered Children's gifts once a year. That had me searching out a commercial dying company and those Red pants quickly became black. Just lately that black has slowly changed to a dark green. Apparently UV light has an effect on Dye over time. At least I don't get Santa jokes anymore even with the white beard. BA HUMBUG. Anyway, it appears Dye isn't as permanent as you might think. BTW the seat looks great but I guess feeding the leather to stop it from drying and cracking would also make it slippery, tricky.
 
Vince said:
I brought a pair of very expensive riding pants a good few years back on special, only problem was they were bright red and with my predominately red jacket the first time I wore the full suit I was referred to as a particularly happy fellow who delivered Children's gifts once a year.
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Any photographs, Vince?
Could be the perfect 'December' for the 2023.
 
No pics, they were dyed after one sighting. Way too embarrassing, I think it was Chris P who mentioned Santa, I am the sensitive type. BTW they are Mosport GP2 Kevlar lycra stretch pants made in California. I love them, comfortable extremely crash-resistant and wearable in all weather from Freezing to 40c plus but horrible in bright red, I wondered why they were so cheap and on special.
 
Dellortoman said:
I don't reckon there would be many who have died and come back. Although I know that Levo was once pulled from the surf with no pulse. Someone did CPR on him and brought him back. I reckon if you asked his opinion, he'd advise against trying it.

If you're talking about changing the colour, it's dyeing, not dying.
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Are you dead certain?

Paul
 
Thank you all for the advice, on seats and suits and of course spelling.
I'll have a wee rake through the web to see what I can find out about dyeing leather.
Cheers
Bruce
 
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