Ugly gap at back of seat?

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  1. Paul47

    Paul47 New Member

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    On my VFR700 I have a gap there. I don't have a solo cowl but I'm guessing it is for that.

    I was trying to think of a way to fill the gap by adding fiberglass or something to the tailpiece fairing, but that didn't seem very easy. I finally realized the way to do it is to take the seat apart, extend the rear lip with some heavy plastic or something like that, then put a longer cover back on. Might even be able to do it myself although I'm guessing some kind of special stapler is needed.

    Has anyone else dealt with this gap? How?
     


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    I'll be following this, as I have the same complaint on my 500. I think mine is worse from someone recovering, and modifying the padding in mine. Upside is that it is pretty comfortable!
     


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    My VFR700 is the same, I added a little on rear seat lip in foam but havn't got the bodywork painted yet. I know it won't be enough so I plan on moving the rear cowling forward and up a small amount, moving seat back a hair and living with what's left. captb
     


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