Author Topic: California Vintage Seat Options ? (Read 8337 times)

kballowe · « **on:** December 14, 2018, 12:19:55 PM »

I have the original skunk seat on my 2009 CalVin, but the white portion has yellowed - and try as I might, it will not come back to white.

There are some replacement seat covers on EBay and maybe they would work. Anyone ever try that ?

I haven't found a source for a new skunk seat, and the only aftermarket option that I've found is Corbin - but they will make the panels whatever color ya want.

I have a Russell Day-Long seat that I'd trade someone or sell outright. I'm a 29" inseam, so it's a bit too tall for me.

Thanks

Kevin

janguzzi · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2018, 01:55:54 PM »

Hi Kevin,
the original "skunk" seat has always been a bit beige or "creme white".

I replaced my first seat from 2006 with one from 2018.
The one from 2006 was much whiter but not "pure white".
The white stripes on the tank look always different.

You can clean the white with a "Magic Sponge Eraser" (melamine foam).
Afterwards use https://wackchem.com/products/motorcycle-care/20/s100-seatbench-care-new
and it looks like new.

kballowe · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2018, 02:05:04 PM »

Quote from: janguzzi on December 14, 2018, 01:55:54 PM

Hi Kevin,
the original "skunk" seat has always been a bit beige or "creme white".

I replaced my first seat from 2006 with one from 2018.
The one from 2006 was much whiter.

You can clean the white with a "Magic Sponge Eraser" (melamine foam).
Afterwards use https://wackchem.com/products/motorcycle-care/20/s100-seatbench-care-new
and it looks like new.

Ahhhh - maybe that's why I cannot get it white white white. I have tried just about everything including the Magic Eraser.
hahahaaaa I found some vinyl paint that's guaranteed not to come off........

It simply looks odd on a white bike

janguzzi · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2018, 02:07:20 PM »

Do you have a white Vintage?
The white version normally just has a pure black seat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2E-g7Xwg-c

Black Vintage => Skunk seat
White Vintage => Black seat
Orange/White 90 Years Anniversary => Brown seat

And this one from "The Royal Hashemite Court" (Jordan)

And those guys also did get the wrong seats, crashbars and just footpegs

kballowe · « **Reply #4 on:** December 14, 2018, 02:19:55 PM »

Quote from: janguzzi on December 14, 2018, 02:07:20 PM

Do you have a white Vintage?
The white version normally just has a pure black seat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2E-g7Xwg-c

Yes we have a white vintage. Black seat, eh ?
Hmmmmmm

janguzzi · « **Reply #5 on:** December 14, 2018, 02:22:59 PM »

Yes ... skunk is not original for a white Vintage.

Part number:
883113

Ncdan · « **Reply #6 on:** December 14, 2018, 03:09:05 PM »

I have been there and done that and can offer good info on the subject. I ordered a new black and white seat from one of the popular outfits that carry guzzi OEM stuff, I will withhold the company's name because I do not hold them responsible. When the seat came in the "white" part and yes it's suppose to be white not off white, came in as off white. That may explain the reduce price but it was OEM. A good upholstery shop can put marine grade white material back into the seat and it will look great, as that is what I did when I had MEAN STREET CYCLES to rebuild the seat after I got it. 150.00 for improved quality foam and the correct color. I have a new black CalVin saddle if you are interested you can PM me.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 14, 2018, 03:28:17 PM »

Correct, the white Vintage came with an all black seat. When I was buying mine new, I had the dealer pop on a skunk seat to see what it looked like. The white on the seat was NEVER pure white, and looked even dirtier on the beautiful pearl white paint. I went with the black for that exact reason.

kballowe · « **Reply #8 on:** December 15, 2018, 08:48:35 AM »

Quote from: Ncdan on December 14, 2018, 03:09:05 PM

I have a new black CalVin saddle if you are interested you can PM me.

THANK-YOU for donating that seat ! Appreciate it very much !

kballowe · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2018, 08:51:40 AM »

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Do we have some great people on this forum, or what?

Cam3512 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2018, 08:55:35 AM »

Way to go Dan!

Ncdan · « **Reply #11 on:** December 15, 2018, 01:43:55 PM »

No problem, I've got my share of favors from the guys on this forum and paying it foreword is a good thing. I also believe what goes around comes around, good and bad:)

vintagehoarder · « **Reply #12 on:** December 17, 2018, 08:27:17 AM »

Quote from: kballowe on December 14, 2018, 12:19:55 PM

I have the original skunk seat on my 2009 CalVin, but the white portion has yellowed - and try as I might, it will not come back to white.

There are some replacement seat covers on EBay and maybe they would work. Anyone ever try that ?

I haven't found a source for a new skunk seat, and the only aftermarket option that I've found is Corbin - but they will make the panels whatever color ya want.

I have a Russell Day-Long seat that I'd trade someone or sell outright. I'm a 29" inseam, so it's a bit too tall for me.

Thanks

Kevin

Try a Mr Clean Magic Eraser on the white part of your old seat and see if that won't brighten it up. Worked for me.

Ncdan · « **Reply #13 on:** December 17, 2018, 09:39:46 AM »

Quote from: vintagehoarder on December 17, 2018, 08:27:17 AM

Try a Mr Clean Magic Eraser on the whi e part of your old seat and see if that won't brighten it up. Worked for me.

Some of these seats were obviously made with an "off white" material which can not be cleaned white. I even tried straight bleach on mine with no change in the off white color. :(

kballowe · « **Reply #14 on:** December 17, 2018, 09:55:05 AM »

Yep. Tried bleach and wheel cleaner and Bleach-White and magic eraser and WD-40 and and and

Being a Veteran of both the USMC and the USN, I am 10th level expert in cleaning and polishing.

At level 11, I'll be qualified to polish dirt. Still striving for that lofty goal......

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So, here's my 2008. Note the white white white seat trim. I had just assumed that they all had the white trim.
This is probably why I am so surprised that the one on the white bike has a sorta cream-colored trimming.
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Ncdan · « **Reply #15 on:** December 17, 2018, 11:25:47 AM »

Quote from: kballowe on December 17, 2018, 09:55:05 AM

Yep. Tried bleach and wheel cleaner and Bleach-White and magic eraser and WD-40 and and and

Being a Veteran of both the USMC and the USN, I am 10th level expert in cleaning and polishing.

At level 11, I'll be qualified to polish dirt. Still striving for that lofty goal......

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So, here's my 2008. Note the white white white seat trim. I had just assumed that they all had the white trim.
This is probably why I am so surprised that the one on the white bike has a sorta cream-colored trimming.
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Here is my ex- 07, with the actual "white" insert. I think the white looks much better on these bikes than the off white looked.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 17, 2018, 12:30:23 PM »

You guys are killin’ me making me regret ever having sold mine!

twodogs · « **Reply #17 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:08:21 PM »

Say Kevin the seat came from AF1 like that, I asked them about the white and they told me that is the way they got em.
Bruce

Ncdan · « **Reply #18 on:** December 18, 2018, 07:46:23 AM »

Twodog, that's where I got my off white seat and even on the picture you could tell it was off white, maybe that why it was actually about half price, 180s best of my memory. Personally, I think an accidental run of the off white material was used then sold at a reduced price. Only guzzi woukd be color blind:(

cwiseman · « **Reply #19 on:** December 18, 2018, 09:41:10 PM »

I had Ned’s remake my Calvin’s torture rack from hell and am extremly happy with their work, white panel & all. The new seat is so much more comfortable you can ride all day without a sore ass.

Norman · « **Reply #20 on:** August 12, 2019, 05:15:08 PM »

Kevin,
Do you still have the Russell Daylong seat and are you selling it? Any pictures?
Norm

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #21 on:** August 12, 2019, 06:59:49 PM »

Hey Kevin, if for some reason,Norman doesnt buy it,put me "second in line" I may be interested in it for my 03 cali.
Thanks
Rick.

kballowe · « **Reply #22 on:** August 12, 2019, 08:02:21 PM »

Quote from: Norman on August 12, 2019, 05:15:08 PM

Kevin,
Do you still have the Russell Daylong seat and are you selling it? Any pictures?
Norm

Sorry - it is long gone.

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Author Topic: California Vintage Seat Options ? (Read 8337 times)