01-22-2020, 06:32 AM
My complaints on my 2014 standard (and on my 2013) were the seat was too low, which caused my knees/hips to bend a little more than was comfortable. The front portion of the seat was also too narrow, causing a lack of support (spreading the load).
So, like on my Bonneville, I had my local upholstery shop add about an inch more foam in the rider's area, and to pad the sides to make it just a little wider. I was able to sit on the seat before he put it back together.
I had him remove the original cover and add a bit more material along the front edges so he could have more area to staple. I wanted to use the stock cover to retain the Honda logo. Total cost about $80 as I remember. and it took 2 days.
Noticeably more comfortable, especially in the hips and knee bends.
Also, I would say that if your upholstery guy is so hard to get a hold of, I'd stay clear, because he likely will be harder to get a hold of when he has your seat and your money.
So, like on my Bonneville, I had my local upholstery shop add about an inch more foam in the rider's area, and to pad the sides to make it just a little wider. I was able to sit on the seat before he put it back together.
I had him remove the original cover and add a bit more material along the front edges so he could have more area to staple. I wanted to use the stock cover to retain the Honda logo. Total cost about $80 as I remember. and it took 2 days.
Noticeably more comfortable, especially in the hips and knee bends.
Also, I would say that if your upholstery guy is so hard to get a hold of, I'd stay clear, because he likely will be harder to get a hold of when he has your seat and your money.