*Grandson lives out from town on 18 acres and the **Latest.Bike** is great on trails through the woods, on gravel driveway, and through the yard. Keeps them active. Thanks Easter Bunny*
I gather any unused chainlinks, put them together and make it long enough to go from my bike's top bar to the seat to avoid having it stolen. I saw it on a video on here. I also use old punctured tubes as my bar tape. Pretty awesome.
@paukenkiger 1. it's actually leather, and the drawstring makes it really tight so it doesn't slide. 2. Just throw it in the washing machine. 3. It's to deter someone from stealing my name brand seat off of my parked and locked bike. 4. show me yours! Mine's a 2009 Fuji track with 650 wheels, nothing to scoff at and a great ride around town.
Though I've been thinking of scrapping my bikes to make a recumbent bike, this was a good video. Also, I REALLY like the clean editing style that was used in this one. ~Trent
Thats really creative, i would never have though about it, but could you fill it with... im not sure which kind of material, but something to fill it to make it coushoned?
Iv got gel seat covers on all my bikes with soft plastic carrier bags tied over them. Some are expensive mtbs and as well as protecting the gel seats from wet and mud etc it also makes the bikes look a bit less nickable. The bags eventually wear out but are cheap to replace. They probably hold up better than your seat cover would as well, which would be sh*t up and ripped in a few months
Thanks for this! I don't do much sewing, and I thought this project was going to be too simple to learn from, but I picked up some good tips after all. :)
@rustyman101 I would not recommend it for a large power bike because the G-force s in a turn are greater then that of a bikecycle and if the cover slides from under you it might not be pretty. but hey depending on the fabric it might work. test it at different speeds. OOO but I do like the craft I think it is outstanding.
i really liked this one! i bought a bike to help save on gas this summer and i've been hard pressed to find cool lookin seat that is also comfortable! i think i might try this with an old leather jacket since the bike i purchased is a Pee Wee Herman style Cruiser lol
@ljsavmech its not for a powerbike mini 4stroke, 4 tuning went looking for fabric the other day, didn't find what i like, probably going to design something myself :D
what I was thinking but I am more interested into making my fit bike seat more comfortable as its quite hard on a bike that may get rained on I would put a waterproof material in-between the stuffing and the cover as it will get smelly and mouldy quite quickly
I myself have two left hands when it comes to sewing and I don't have a machine but I think it would be easy to enlist the services with somebody that I can make this product I think I'll be a piece of cake with him after I show them this video
best way to do this is to take a old seat that will not be used any more and take the seat apart providing its practically the same as the one you own.
@rustyman101 there are few videos on modding motorcycle seats in YT. I recomend to buy the same seat for bike somewhere on Internet, and then try modding it. It would be bad to ruin your only bike seat :O
I would not clip the inside curves- this is a stretch fabric. This just creates more edges that can fray. I also would do a tight zigzag stitch all the way around to avoid fraying at all. To top it off, I would embroider the words "Becky's Butt Here" in the middle of the cover, were I you... for *a touch of class*.
@mewmaster151 dear master I would never recommend to anyone to stand up during a turn on a motorcycle. wether it is a large 1000hp susuki or simple mo-pped.
i didn't ride a bike for a few years and the one time i do, my butt hurt so bad for a week...omg never again...or get a new bike seat. it hurt alot O.O
*Grandson lives out from town on 18 acres and the **Latest.Bike** is great on trails through the woods, on gravel driveway, and through the yard. Keeps them active. Thanks Easter Bunny*
Damn, that's a mighty fine bike seat cover! And the instructions make it seem super easy!
@jdsmart118 It's a 2009 Fuji Track. Available in all sorts of sizes!
@DraXgonProductions I was experimenting with different beads/charms to go through the holes in the saddle for decoration!
@Trixrocks Yep, you could make it bigger and use a layer of foam between it and the seat.
Why don't people like this host? She is doing great
@TheYurry Hah, that's a neat idea! I'll have to try that next time.
@029jessica Hah, thanks, but the footage is sped up during the sewing machine section! =]
I gather any unused chainlinks, put them together and make it long enough to go from my bike's top bar to the seat to avoid having it stolen.
I saw it on a video on here.
I also use old punctured tubes as my bar tape.
Pretty awesome.
@rustyman101 totally!
@paukenkiger 1. it's actually leather, and the drawstring makes it really tight so it doesn't slide. 2. Just throw it in the washing machine. 3. It's to deter someone from stealing my name brand seat off of my parked and locked bike. 4. show me yours! Mine's a 2009 Fuji track with 650 wheels, nothing to scoff at and a great ride around town.
Well done! A seat cover for rainy days sounds like a to-do project for my bicycle. :)
Though I've been thinking of scrapping my bikes to make a recumbent bike, this was a good video. Also, I REALLY like the clean editing style that was used in this one.
~Trent
That was a great tutorial, succinct, specific, straightforward, and the end product was perfect. Thanks.
Thats really creative, i would never have though about it, but could you fill it with... im not sure which kind of material, but something to fill it to make it coushoned?
Iv got gel seat covers on all my bikes with soft plastic carrier bags tied over them. Some are expensive mtbs and as well as protecting the gel seats from wet and mud etc it also makes the bikes look a bit less nickable. The bags eventually wear out but are cheap to replace. They probably hold up better than your seat cover would as well, which would be sh*t up and ripped in a few months
@mattox can probably get some memory foam from a craft or hobby store, if not check your dollar stores or wal mart for some cheap memory foam pillows
@thunder22700 well, thieves are looking for resale value, rarely looking to nick parts for their own bikes!
Very nice Becky! Thank you for sharing.
@InweTaralom I wear safety glasses!
Thanks for this! I don't do much sewing, and I thought this project was going to be too simple to learn from, but I picked up some good tips after all. :)
@rustyman101 I would not recommend it for a large power bike because the G-force s in a turn are greater then that of a bikecycle and if the cover slides from under you it might not be pretty. but hey depending on the fabric it might work. test it at different speeds. OOO but I do like the craft I think it is outstanding.
i really liked this one! i bought a bike to help save on gas this summer and i've been hard pressed to find cool lookin seat that is also comfortable! i think i might try this with an old leather jacket since the bike i purchased is a Pee Wee Herman style Cruiser lol
I am paralyzed by this epic video!
Wow. The first craft I could use!!!
whats the white dot for that was in the begining?
@TrentR42 Thanks!
What can you do if you want a gel seat or at least a more padded cover?
@ljsavmech its not for a powerbike mini 4stroke, 4 tuning went looking for fabric the other day, didn't find what i like, probably going to design something myself :D
me likes alot! so many fabrics and patterns to play with...old band t's with neat logos...schweet!
That's pretty neat. Great job.
Nice project, turned out perfect too!
great nails! and you make it look so easy!
can you stuff under the cover some soft pillowy material to make a seat more comfortable?
what I was thinking but I am more interested into making my fit bike seat more comfortable as its quite hard on a bike that may get rained on I would put a waterproof material in-between the stuffing and the cover as it will get smelly and mouldy quite quickly
littlemissmakeup075 thats very true haha thanks for the advice
no problem happy to help
It's drawstring. You can take it off when you're done riding.
question: should i do this on my motorcycle... would it be possible, its a big seat
but it looks very cool :D
I just made a cover for my recumbent bike and it turned out perfect! Thank you 💃🏻
Which cloth we use
very stylish work here, and you are quite clever and adorable, thanks for sharing these videos, cheers
Hey that's awesome, I love DIY things like this. The seat looks great! :)
@TehDuffs yah, NYC, bike theft capitol of the nation, second to only maybe SF.
I myself have two left hands when it comes to sewing and I don't have a machine but I think it would be easy to enlist the services with somebody that I can make this product I think I'll be a piece of cake with him after I show them this video
Awesome work... i went a step further and made double layer seat cover with extra cushion in between! :)
Looks pretty nice
@DraXgonProductions was it some kinda vibration mod?
great tuto: fast, easy to follow, thanks!
@KernowLadz im making a blue and black one with lightning bolts for my bmx and then im going to paint my bmx blue and black with the lightning bolts
brooks leather saddle?
You are awesome! I love it and will be trying it tomorrow. Thank you for the tricks.
@leloodallasmultipass class indeed! =] Good tips, thanks!
i dont own a bike... and really dont plan on ever owning one but that seat cover was pretty cool.
1. because this is MAKE =]
2. My /bike/ is branded, but it's locked to a pole. My seat isn't locked, so this "hides" it, so to speak.
wow pretty neat work
@ljsavmech stand up during turns?
did you sew right over those pins?
Oh cool, thanks. Ill have to try this sometime
Thats pretty awesome!
where can i find how to sew good?
I have the same seat. Totally going to try this, Thanks!
any sliding about while riding??
is it possible for me to make this hand sown?
Yup!
well made vid. nice work.
My brooks saddle never allows me to fart. Great idea!
Can you make me one? I like the material you've used
Very great master class!!! Thank you!!!
it's maybe a bit different to do but looks nice and not many people have a bike seat like this =)
best way to do this is to take a old seat that will not be used any more and take the seat apart providing its practically the same as the one you own.
@panzuman I agree. dope stuff!
possible to re cover a seat with leather ?
Yes possible. Havent found a video of it yet but i know a few ppl who did.
Very useful video thank you!!
Thank you!☺
soo to prevent your bike from being stolen because of what kind it is...you put a really cool and flashy bike seat cover... awesome
@rustyman101 there are few videos on modding motorcycle seats in YT. I recomend to buy the same seat for bike somewhere on Internet, and then try modding it. It would be bad to ruin your only bike seat :O
that looks cool thanks
Love this!! Thank you for sharing : )
it's a great idea and thanks
@makemagazine cool i got a 1987 robinson racing gt bmx bike
Nice!
@InweTaralom i was wincing while watching that part too.
Looks really good, but I don't have a sewing machine, so my stitching would bunch up the fabric.
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the seat you had under it was really nice lol i don't think i would have done that, would have just used a bike lock so people don't steal it...
I would not clip the inside curves- this is a stretch fabric. This just creates more edges that can fray. I also would do a tight zigzag stitch all the way around to avoid fraying at all. To top it off, I would embroider the words "Becky's Butt Here" in the middle of the cover, were I you... for *a touch of class*.
Great job i love it
love it!! thanks for the help!! xo
@mewmaster151 dear master I would never recommend to anyone to stand up during a turn on a motorcycle. wether it is a large 1000hp susuki or simple mo-pped.
@InweTaralom You can do it slow, like her.
Cool, I am making a denim one for my BMX :D
I did one out of the Newspaper.. But after the Rain s.o. has stolen it or sth..
This was great I can do this I fix bikes and sell them this one was the easiest thanks
thats really cool
Used this multiple times
@XDesertRatX dude, i live in suburban virginia and ive had every bike ive ever had stolen
@makemagazine What if the pin goes through your cheek? :P
well done
You're not supposed to sew over pins!
They could break the needle and it could go flying into your eye!
That's a Hard ass ride 😂
lol scared it will get stolen? where you live? Detroit? Baltimore?
@makemagazine ahh makes sense. great job!
i didn't ride a bike for a few years and the one time i do, my butt hurt so bad for a week...omg never again...or get a new bike seat. it hurt alot O.O
thats a brooks saddle she has those things go for like 200 bucks!