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Title: Who recovers seats?
Post by: El-Viejo on February 06, 2004, 08:06:11 AM

I have an 82 GS-250. Does anyone know where I can buy a new seat cover or get the seat re-done?

Thanks,

Oscar
Cincinnati

Title: Who recovers seats?
Post by: Doug Wilford on February 06, 2004, 08:09:30 AM

Call Al Buehner he has covers, look in parts suppliers for phone number

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Post by: rdrnr on February 06, 2004, 10:12:48 AM

Oscar,
If Al does not have a cover for it, let me know. I can make one for you. James from MO

Title: Who recovers seats?
Post by: tmc3c on February 06, 2004, 03:35:53 PM

I have been in contact with a guy that looks to do pretty good work and that is at //www.ricksupholstery.net and his prices seem good to. Has anyone used this company?

Thomas Carmichael

Title: Who recovers seats?
Post by: Steve Minor on February 06, 2004, 04:21:30 PM

I've used him.....His name is Rick Ticknor and his shop is in The Dalles, OR.....What impressed me was his turn around time...I think it was about a week. I was pleased with his work.

Title: Who recovers seats?
Post by: dirtbike on February 07, 2004, 06:16:07 AM

I have had contact with him too!
I was somewhat surprised because he had a very nice manner. I wouldn't hesitate a second to deal with him. Very nice pictures on his site too.

Title: Who recovers seats?
Post by: El-Viejo on February 07, 2004, 07:18:04 AM

Thanks All,

I think Ricky is the guy on eBay (alias "ricky_1"). I was apprehensive about him after I read the details in his negative feedback. I will start with Al and go down the list.

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Post by: herman on February 07, 2004, 09:02:45 AM

I just got my two seats back from Ricks and he did a very good job.He charged me 120.00 for covers and labor and shipping.It took him eight days.Very happy with his work. Herm

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Post by: dirtbike on February 07, 2004, 10:26:18 AM

Viejo..
You must have read his feedback pretty one eyed. He's feedback is as good as anything could be in real life. Anyone can be away a couple of days, sick or just have ones car at the shop.
I recently sold a set of winter spike tires here in sweden. I where overly clear towards everybody that phoned. I sell them to the first guy that pickes them up. Yet a guy that called again some two days later where very angry and said, ahh..that's the way to do business.
Some people can be a pain, even customers and one has to judge the positive against the negative. I'd say that those negative feedbacks is in minority to say the very least...

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Post by: tmc3c on February 07, 2004, 05:27:27 PM

I will have my seat done by Rick, if he is good enough for Steve Minor he is good enough for me too!!

Thomas Carmichael

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Post by: Steve Minor on February 08, 2004, 08:15:01 AM

I'm very pleased with the job Rick did for me but remember, my bike is a rider. He did a great job but it isn't museum quality. I have some pictures of mine that I'd be glad to email if anyone wants to see his work before they commit. My opinion, for what it's worth, is "thumbs up".

Steve

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Post by: rdrnr on February 08, 2004, 05:20:19 PM

I don't know Rick but I have done upholstery for 22 years and can support the idea that it is hard to please everyone all the time. I have had the opportunity to work on many types of seats and they are all different. I am still working on getting the "Wassel" seat down pat for Dennis. If anyone is interested in specifics, I would be happy to email pictures of seats with printing and without that I've done.
James from MO

Title: Who recovers seats?
Post by: El-Viejo on February 09, 2004, 06:32:57 AM

Off to Ricky it is...I'm not looking for museum quality, just a good job. Most of allI want to make sure I gt my seat back. :)

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