Rupp Roadster replacement seat cover

Bob Gaudette

Bob Gaudette

Active Member
#3
#3
Its 2-3 pleats short of an original.. I have tried other vendors.( not this one) and i have found Jim at black widow has the nicest repops fit and finish.
 
Mark G

Mark G

#6
#6
manchester1 said:
That seat is 1 1/2 heat pleats, not 1".
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So if that's case, with the pleats being wider then should it be the same length as an original? I'm not so much concerned with originality than overall fit, I don't care if the pleats are off 'cause it's going on a beater. Just wondered if anyone here has tried this particular vendor as I see through their seller history that they've sold quite a few.
 
Mark G

Mark G

#10
#10
Thanks for the info guys. I don't mind putting the snaps on, and my bike is also a '70. I know the frames are a little longer (shorter?) than the '71 and up bikes, but I'm pretty sure the seat pan in the same.
 
capguncowboy

capguncowboy

Well-Known Member
#11
#11
Don't mean to dig up a dead thread, but I had found this picture I took last year (and had forgotten all about). It shows the difference in the pleats from the original seat and the repops on Ebay. I hope that helps answer your questions



It looks like the pleats on the newer cover are 50% or so larger than the pleats on the original seat (3:2)
 
Mark G

Mark G

#12
#12
That works for me, as long as it fits the foam and seat pan it'll be way better than what's on there. I ordered one the other day, when I get it installed I'll post an update.
 
Mark G

Mark G

#14
#14
I ended up ordering the cover, and was pleasantly surprised! I wasn't expecting much for the money, but I test fitted it on a few different frames and it's a real good fit. Now if I can get the screen printing off the back without trashing it I'll be in business.
I'd definitely recommend this seat for a rider. It's not 100% correct, but for the money you can't beat it:thumbsup:
 
danford1

danford1

#15
#15
Mark G said:
I ended up ordering the cover, and was pleasantly surprised! I wasn't expecting much for the money, but I test fitted it on a few different frames and it's a real good fit. Now if I can get the screen printing off the back without trashing it I'll be in business.
I'd definitely recommend this seat for a rider. It's not 100% correct, but for the money you can't beat it:thumbsup:
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I'm glad to hear that. I have 2 old Rupps and both could use a new cover. I can buy 2 with confidence now. Thank you.

Danford1
 
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