Is the Mustang seat a solo? I might be interested. I'm looking for a solo
for my '97 1100.
Buzz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vanderhoof" <vanderhoof@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Yamaha Virago Motorcyle Discussions" <virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Virago] Seat woes
I have a Mustang for sale. It pushes me just a bit to far forward. There is
a tear on the bottom edge of the seat. Not real noticable when installed.
I'll send ya pics if interested.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Van Dyke" <jvandyke@xxxxxxx>
To: "Virago List" <virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:59 AM
Subject: [Virago] Seat woes
Well, the Corbin I got off a wreck a few years ago for $50 is falling
apart. Seams are breaking apart from vinyl degradation (the diamond
pattern in the middle of the seat is rapidly separating). A while back
I thought it was leather and treated it as such (Neatsfoot oil and
beeswax) but soon learning it actually vinyl. I just came from a
upholstery guy who said vinyl breaks down and while my use of neatsfoot
and stuff probably didn't hurt it too bad, it didn't help either. He
said you should use something like Armorall or even Fantastic
occasionally to help the vinyl retain it's oils but even then, in time
the vinyl will harden up (he tapped on the seat to illustrate the almost
plasticy sound) and it's game over. He'll recover for $250 which is too
much as at that rate I'd rather have my first choice (a Mustang) for
around $300.
Oh well. Anyone have a Mustang they want to sell cheap?
BTW if you do have leather and want to use neatsfoot, I was told here a
while back to avoid the compounds as that is hard on the stitching. Not
sure if that is what effected my seat or not as it looks more like the
vinyl is just falling apart as opposed to the actual stitches.
I'll probably hit it again with Liquid Vinyl Repair but that doesn't
hold things together too well.
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