1976 T140V Bonneville
(the finished seat)
This seat came to me looking like the picture below. not bad really, but it was a homemade job, with squishy foam that sucked in every drop of rain…The customer wanted less of a soggy bottom.
(the seat before)
The seat got all new foam in a combination to maximize comfort.
While we were at it, we gave the seat a whole new look, with marine grade vinyl, raised ribs, a high back, and sloping piping that follows the lines of the frame.
Corinna Mantlo
Via Meccanica Custom Upholstery
1981 Yamaha SR250
This customer brought me a new, custom made pan for his 1981 Yamaha SR250.
Holes were then drilled for rivets.
It got a combination of foams for best comfort and support while maintaining the slim profile. The foam was then custom shaped to fit the pan.
Rich, dark brown leather and raised ribs finish off the seat.
Neville really liked this one.
Corinna Mantlo
Via Meccanica Custom Upholstery
Suzuki Blvd M109
this Suzuki Blvd M109 rider and passenger seat set came to me in good shape, but plain black vinyl. The customer wanted an upgrade to well worn, slightly distressed looking leather. This hide was hand sanded, then treated and oiled, and will only get richer over time.
The rider seat features a set in gusset (like the original manufacturer design), and top-stitching around the sloping seam lines.
The passenger seat when installed sits snuggly against the rider seat for a seamless look.
Corinna Mantlo
Via Meccanica Custom Upholstery
Puch Magnum
Custom seat for a little Puch Magnum moped, custom build.
(the seat before)
It came to me as a simple cover, on an original pan. The customer wanted something closer to the cafe style seat shown above.
I custom shaped foam to follow the lines of the seat pan and give it the ‘cafe’ style profile.
The cover is thick, soft black leather with raised ribs. Chrome snaps edge the seat all around.
The customers ‘YNA’ company logo was then top-stitched into the back section.
-Corinna
Via Meccanica Custom Upholstery
Loose Screw Seminars
(photo by Wade Shields)
Thanks to Hugh, Fumi, Wade and everyone who came out to the first of what we hope to be many Loose Screw Seminars. A project in growing and strengthening our wonderful NY motorcycle community.
(photo by Wade Shields)
Special thanks to Fumi of Sixth St Specials for putting together a great post on his blog, including video!
Check it out HERE
-Corinna & Jack
Yamaha XS650 Custom
Recently finished Brown leather custom seat for a Yamaha XS650.
Hand shaped foam and a custom pattern to follow the slim lines of the cafe seat.
Raised ribs, wider ‘cafe rib at back scoop and top-stitching in a slightly darker shade of brown all come together to complete a sleek and simple design.
The seat front is finished simply with the completion of a raised rib.
Can’t wait to see the seat on the finished bike!
- Corinna
Via Meccanica Custom Upholstery
Loose Screw Seminar: Brit Bikes
Loose Screw Seminar presents:
Everything you ever wanted to know about Brit bikes, but were too sober to ask
With Hugh Mackie of 6th Street Specials
March 21st, 2013
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Bar Matchless, backroom
Do you get sweaty and nervous at the mention of Sludge Traps? Does wondering why you have to drill an Amal keep you up at night? Do puddles of oil cloud your every thought? Do you honestly wonder how in the hell Hugh has managed to keep a shop running between avenues C & D for over 20 years?
If any of these questions are relevant to you, or if you’re just into rad old bikes and Motorcycling in NYC since the 80′s then come out to BAR MATCHLESS on THURSDAY MARCH 21st at 7:30PM for an evening of talking story about British Bikes, NYC, and life in general with Hugh from 6th street. No question is out of bounds from the technical to the personal, the brilliant to the asinine, come celebrate the coming of warmer days and find out just why the hell you can’t stop that Trump from pissing oil no matter how many times you change the damn gasket.
Only $12. Space Limited. Register today! 
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