Modern Vespa

Check it out MV. I picked up a BV250 a while back. I love the bike, but can't stand the seat. After a 20 minute ride in 85 degree temps, I described the experience as wearing a pair of vinyl Speedos that are 2 sizes too small. Something has to be done. I'll post pics along the way. First step getting rid of that awful hump. With the dome gone, I had 4 solid mounting points on the same plane, top and bottom. I sandwiched 1/8" sheet aluminum on each side securing with epoxy and pop rivets. 8/22, I have the foam work done, and the seat shape is where I want it. I removed over 1.5" at the horn, and carved the rider depression back over an inch. It's looking an awful lot like my Granturismo seat. 8/23, I took it out for a 40 mile ride this morning. I don't like the interaction between the different pieces of foam and my tailbone. I've ordered a silicone gel pad to address this.


Piaggio, form over function every time.

Vinyl and foam removed.

Take a deep breath and start to cut.

Top of seat pan.

Bottom of seat pan.

8/22 Re-shaped seat.

I should have planned on this from the start.

If it's good enough for Dolly, it's good enough for me. I have inserted the silicone gel pad, and covered the whole seat with 1/8" dense foam. It's ready for upholstery.


Gel pad in place.

It's ready for upholstery.

I finished up my seat today. My wife cut the center skin out of the original upholstery and sewed a piece of marine vinyl in it's place. I stretched it in place and stapled it home.