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2.4a Assembling the seat – mesh seat
Find the seat frame and the bag with the seat cover in it.
Unfold the cover and identify which is the top, the
bottom, the front and the back. The top can be
identified by the cut-out just below a single strap. The
front can be identified by the wide smooth strips of fabric
running down the length of the cover, these should end
up on the inside touching a frame.
Before you begin assembly, locate the O-rings in the
cover pack. Each O-ring needs to be slipped onto a
strap on the cover, and pushed 8" (200mm) or more
down the strap. These O-rings are used to hold down
the loose tails of the straps after the seat has been
assembled.
Aligning the top of the cover with the top of the seat
frame, place the back of the cover against the frame.
Thread the top strap through the top buckle, and pull
snug. Thread the next strap down through its
corresponding buckle and pull snug. Make sure the seat
cover is centred on the seat frame and the top of the
cover is not to high or low. Work your way down the
seat frame, fastening up the straps snugly as you go.
Tight Loose
When you reach the bottom, check the cover for a
smooth, symmetrical fit. When you are happy with the
appearance of the seat, tighten the bottom 5 straps so
they are tight. If you’re got the optional seat foam, push
it between the seat bottom and the 5 bottom straps
before tightening. The rest of the straps can be adjusted
to your preference after you sit on the bike. A good
starting point is to slack off each strap in turn, and
retighten, pulling the strap gently between your thumb
and forefinger. Be careful about over-tightening the
straps on the back of the seat; too loose is more
comfortable than too tight. When all the straps are
adjusted, tuck the loose tails into the O-rings so they
don’t flap about.
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