R65 Seat cover replacement

[jforgo]

OK, I got my new aftermarket seat cover from Capital Cycle. And now it is finally warm enough where I am not concerned about cold vinyl cracking.

But, I just looked at the fiche of this seat, and there is no detail as to attachment of cover to pan. There appear to be rivets (?) thru some small plates around the interior of the base.

Any guidance as to how to do this job?

[jimdishman]

My cover came with good instructions and installed with good results. I could scan and send you instructions, but on vacation until the 28th. If you still need on 28th let me know and I will send. Have to drill out the rivets and best to replace the rivets with pan head screws (the instructions have the correct size) from local hardware store. Note the placement of the the metal plates when you remove as mine were different lengths. Also good to have a heat gun available to give quick shots when stretching the cover to ensure a tight fit when installing.

[rogermansfield]

There are some hints in the latest version of "Airheads" club mgazine. Use some paper "clamps" and double-sided tape. I stretched my cover too tightly- don't do that!

[mcoulter57]

I sanded the inside of the pan and used a rubber cement. It took a day to do because you have to do a little then clamp it and wait for it to dry then pull a little more and clamp it, so on and so on. Be patient with the drying, I wasn't and it took a little longer, but mine ended up coming out great.