Finally I've worked out why the hump keeps producing water, the stitching has come away at the front where the water collects, this put the sponge part in direct contact with the water and its been soaking it up for months!
If it ever dries out then it'll need to be sealed up, after that some self setting rubber between hump and seat should finally make it watertight....hopefully.
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figurehead71
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Re: more Seat hump woes
I would just go the whole hog unless you really like the hump and just have a hump-ectomy and get the seat recovered.
Now is as good a time as any!
Now is as good a time as any!
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I would go for the full hump-ectomy but I quite like the look of the hump and also the fact that you cant slide back....not to mention the cost too!
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I think it's about time Honda addressed this issue. For me the hump is not a problem as far as my seating position but I don't like the water egress. It can't do the seat a lot of good being constantly damp. I think applying sealant would only work for a very short time too as constant movement of the rider will soon pull everything adrift.
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Re: more Seat hump woes
-----------Theboybilly wrote:It can't do the seat a lot of good being constantly damp.
Maybe a seat rain cover like this will do?
http://www.pirateupholstery.com/services/rain-covers/
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The seat cover is a good idea but I'd prefer to waterproof it, I'm fairly confident of sealing the seat with sugru (sugru.com) its a waterproof self setting rubber with some 'give', also heat and cold proof.
But yes Honda should sort it out for new models
But yes Honda should sort it out for new models
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Re: more Seat hump woes
How about a seat cover? http://hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=756
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Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Re: more Seat hump woes
I've used sugru before, it's really cool stuff. It'd be hard to seal the seat with it and make it look good though.
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: more Seat hump woes
Yeah you cant really practice with it, 30 mins play time before it sets 
what i did was take the hump off and put one continuous bead of sugru inside the perimeter of the hump, then put the hump back on screwing firmly into place so it creates a watertight seal....you can see it sticking out a little in places but only if you look closely.
You could also smear the sugru around the edge as if you were grouting some tiles.
whatever the case i'm happy with it.
what i did was take the hump off and put one continuous bead of sugru inside the perimeter of the hump, then put the hump back on screwing firmly into place so it creates a watertight seal....you can see it sticking out a little in places but only if you look closely.You could also smear the sugru around the edge as if you were grouting some tiles.
whatever the case i'm happy with it.