motorcycle seat retrofitted with SunMate and Pudgee   Motorcycle Saddle Seating

Information and Customization
SunMate and Pudgee are great for customizing motorcycle seats. While Dynamic Systems doesn't provide full-scale customization services, we do provide materials and information for owners to retrofit their own seats.

Material List
SunMate cushion material
A can of 3M74 spray adhesive (may be ordered from DSI)
An electric knife (for shaping)

Instructions for Using SunMate to Customize a Motorcyle Seat:
We have found through our experience and from riders feedback that retrofitting seats using a SunMate cushion of at least 1/2" thickness of the Firm support pressure works best as a base. (If you are simply adding a layer of SunMate to your existing seat, a 1" thick Medium SunMate cushion will suffice.)
  The second layer of SunMate should be specified for comfort and weight distribution. The weight and comfort level you prefer will determine the thickness and support pressure (Soft, Medium-soft, Medium or Firm). Two or more inches of Medium-soft SunMate layered on top of the 1/2" Firm SunMate base is typical.
  Many riders use 1/2" to 1" of Pudgee as a top layer for superior comfort. Pudgee helps absorb vibration and its gel-like properties move with your body for a smoother ride.

Adhering and Shaping SunMate for the Motorcycle Seat:
Spray adhesive is used to glue the foam together. It is shaped using the electric knife. Make your layered seat cushion first, then adhere it to the existing pan/shell. You can cover the new seat cushion using your existing cover, or a make a replacement cover if the contour has changed.
  Some riders will cut an area of the old foam out of the existing seat and replace it with SunMate. Sometimes this is easier if the seat has a complicated contour. The removed foam piece acts as a template for shaping the SunMate replacement cushion.

Waterproofing your Seat:
DSI offers a 1 1/2 mil waterproof barrier film to put between the foam and the seat cover. Price, $4.50/yd.

If you have questions, please call us at (828)683-3523.

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