Yager seat

[Ronnath]

the wrap removes easily - it's not glued on, just tucked around and under the foam.

pull it up and fold it back over the seat cover.

the hump is exposed waiting to be trimmed down.

[Ronnath]

Resorting to the kitchen knife rack, i pulled out a serrated bread knife and attacked the hump.

[Ronnath]

after carving, the results were pretty ugly, but much flatter. besides, the ugliness is going to be covered up.

[Ronnath]

time to button it up. grabbed my stapler and had at it. (all told, i removed and replaced about 40 staples)

[Ronnath]

Notes:

total time start to finish was about two hours.

those two hours included:

- hunting for tools
- removing seat
- figuring out the underseat light issue
- performing the actual work on hacking the seat
- taking pix, resizing them to fit here, and making these posts.
- a couple smoke breaks to figure out what the hell i was doing.


after getting the seat remounted i, of course, sat on it and could feel a bit of bumpiness from the surgery.


eyeballing my scotch supply, i see i need to make an emergency trip the liquor store. will report back on how it feels.

[Ronnath]

hope this makes sense:

even with the hump gone, there is still a bit of a "rise" towards the rear. not really uncomfortable, but clearly a slight slope upward from the normal non-modified area. as i scooted my butt back, it felt like i was sitting a bit higher.

but for a free mod, worth the effort.

[Ronnath]

oh, and if anyone wants any of the pictures in a larger size, i can email them to you.

[YagerMySter]

Great Job and nice explanation!

Thanks, I definately appreciate it.

Dave

[Ronnath]

you're welcome YMS.

oh, and my previous post about getting the pictures in a larger size - no need to since i just discovered if one clicks on the pix, they pop up in a much larger size - live and learn.



i'm going to do a search about storage options other than adding a top box. may have to resort to starting a new thread on the subject.

[YagerMySter]

Excellent work!

This forum is turning out to be top notch.

[fshfindr]

I have the 2010 version so it may be a little diff.  If you don't want to remove the bulb, the light is plugged in, just follow the wire and pull the plug out.

Richard L.

[DaveABQ]

there is foam cutters you can buy that would make the job much easier and cleaner:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Foam-Cutter-Bow-Guide-Woodland-Scenics-NIB-1437-/270934097145?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3f14ee3cf9

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STYROFOAM-hot-wire-bow-cutter-block-sheet-foam-craft-/360458809069?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53ed04eeed

I have one I use it for cutting foam for gun and accessory cases.....

[Ronnath]

i have one of the ones in your first link. used to use it in art and craft stuff, but the batteries were dead and the bread knife was closer.

agree it would be easier, and thanks for heads-up,

after going for a number of miles after my first mod and still finding some discomfort, may well grab the foam-eater for further mods.

still waiting for others to jump in with their experiences.

[zombie]

After cutting it use 1/4" foam to cover the whole seat (under the final cover). It buries the scars, and gives a brand new look.

[zombie]

Excellent work!

This forum is turning out to be top notch.

That's one handsome SOB right there...