I'm looking to modify my stock seat a bit and was wondering if there was anyone in the Chicago area I could take it to?

 

Send it to Mean City Cycles, the best there is to modify the stock seat.

 

I agree. Sent my seat to Mean City Cycles and couldn't be happier.
Even if there was one locally I'd still sent it there.
Call them and tell them what you need.
Good luck

 

Your local upholsterer. The one that makes couch covers or fixes furniture. There has to be some that does classic cars also.

Dont waste your time and put your seat in a box and have it shipped. They are no different than any other local guy you can find nearby.

A yelp search can easily be done. Im sure that Naperthrill has some type of stuff nearby

 

Yeah that's why people send there seats from all over the US to MCC!
Go back to sleep!!!

 

I think MCC would be an excellent choice.
That being said, there's Alligator Bob in your area. He will charge you somewhere between 10 and 20 times what MCC will charge you, but he does excellent work. So if money means nothing to you, call him. Otherwise, at least look at MCC.

 

You can check Alligator Bob in Villa Park. Highly recommended by many riders. Kind of expensive, but very nice mods...

 

In an area the size of Chicago I would certainly hope that there is someone who can do motorcycle seats....BUT......just because someone can do a nice job recovering a couch doesn't mean they're any good at reworking a bike seat. If you can't find someone with specific experience call MCC. They are reasonably priced, easy to work with, and stand behind their work. The cost of shipping is nothing compared to the aggravation of riding around on a poorly done seat.

 

I don't know 1st hand about their work. You can check them out www.midwestautotops.com

 

I'm likely just emphasizing what has already been said but MCC is very professional in their dealing and in their workmanship. I would have no hesitancy in dealing with them. Their prices are very reasonable for what they offer.

Alligator Bob is a good guy and does beautiful work on bike seats; bags, bras, and assortment of bike trim items. If you're building a show bike; then Bob is your man......if its just for practical riding comfort and good looks, check out Mean City.


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