Staples or rivets to cover seat - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

papawjc · 01-09-2013, 03:22 PM

I am planning on adding studs to my stock seat. Which would work best to attach cover to seat frame, pop rivets or staples? I have a Bostich staple gun and also the rivet gun. Thanks for your help.

Jendesigner · 01-09-2013, 03:44 PM

If I remember correctly, been a long time since I had the stock seat, but I think it is stapled. I know the Mustang is riveted. I would try the staple gun and see if that works for you, if not, well, use rivets

Dannyrider13 · 01-09-2013, 03:46 PM

If you use pop rivets, you would have to drill holes around the plastic structure, which I would imagine would weaken the attach structure. Every seat I have seen uses staples, preferably stainless steel or marine grade. besides, if you ever need to open it back up, it would be a whole lot easier with staples. Just my opinion.

nonlinearedits · 01-09-2013, 04:16 PM

Do you want stock studded seats? I just pulled mine off. They have about 7k on them, but are in very good condition. They're off a 2007 C50T, I'd be happy to work out a deal with you on them? I've been seeing them on eBay, $99 for front $75 for rear. I'll do $75+ Ship for both if you want them?

03volusiarider · 01-09-2013, 04:20 PM

Staples

Jendesigner · 01-09-2013, 04:53 PM

Do make sure you use some good quality studs. Chrome Plated Brass are the best, steel one's will rust.

Here is one source:
1/2" Chrome Studs (spots) - Chilhowee Motorcycle Leather

papawjc · 01-09-2013, 08:18 PM

Thanks everyone I guess I will go with the staples. It would be easier and take less time. I already have the studs. I had just enough left over from another project and thought i would put them on the seat as a winter project.

jonney63 · 01-10-2013, 05:50 PM

You can stud the seat without removing the cover. See the Mustang seat web site. Excellent how to instructions and they sell quality studs as well.

papawjc · 01-10-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonney63

You can stud the seat without removing the cover. See the Mustang seat web site. Excellent how to instructions and they sell quality studs as well.

Thanks I will check it out

01-09-2013, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
papawjc Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Staples or rivets to cover seat I am planning on adding studs to my stock seat. Which would work best to attach cover to seat frame, pop rivets or staples? I have a Bostich staple gun and also the rivet gun. Thanks for your help.

01-09-2013, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,773 Thanks: 5 Thanked 479 Times in 415 Posts	If I remember correctly, been a long time since I had the stock seat, but I think it is stapled. I know the Mustang is riveted. I would try the staple gun and see if that works for you, if not, well, use rivets __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html

01-09-2013, 04:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,773 Thanks: 5 Thanked 479 Times in 415 Posts	Do make sure you use some good quality studs. Chrome Plated Brass are the best, steel one's will rust. Here is one source: 1/2" Chrome Studs (spots) - Chilhowee Motorcycle Leather __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html

01-09-2013, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
nonlinearedits VR Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SE PA Posts: 183 Thanks: 48 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Do you want stock studded seats? I just pulled mine off. They have about 7k on them, but are in very good condition. They're off a 2007 C50T, I'd be happy to work out a deal with you on them? I've been seeing them on eBay, $99 for front $75 for rear. I'll do $75+ Ship for both if you want them?

01-09-2013, 08:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
papawjc Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks everyone I guess I will go with the staples. It would be easier and take less time. I already have the studs. I had just enough left over from another project and thought i would put them on the seat as a winter project.

01-10-2013, 05:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
jonney63 VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: vestal Posts: 190 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You can stud the seat without removing the cover. See the Mustang seat web site. Excellent how to instructions and they sell quality studs as well.

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