How to Change and Staple Your Own Motorcycle Seat Cover: Step-by-Step

When it comes to styling a 50cc bike, the details make all the difference. It's the question 90% of riders ask themselves before placing an order: "Am I really going to manage to fit my seat cover myself?" And if you're after the ultimate in personalisation, give our 3D Configurator for 50cc Motorcycle Seat Covers a try.

The answer is a big fat YES. At Bike Sellier, we cut our covers to the millimetre to match the original seats (Derbi, Beta, KTM, TMAX, and more). The fabric stretches slightly, so fitting one is well within anyone's reach, even if you've never picked up a staple gun in your life.

Here's the ultimate tutorial for changing your motorcycle seat cover like a pro in under 30 minutes.

🛠️ The gear you'll need (The home upholsterer's kit)

No sewing machine or pro-grade pneumatic tools required. You've almost certainly got all of this lying around in your garage:

First up, a thin flat-head screwdriver (to lever out the old staples).

You'll also want a pair of pliers (to yank out those old staples).

Next, a staple gun (manual, electric or pneumatic).

Then, short staples (6mm): this is the crucial bit! Longer staples will go straight through the plastic and dig into your thighs.

And finally, a hairdryer or heat gun (to soften up the synthetic leather).

Step 1: Stripping the seat

Take the seat off your bike and flip it upside down on a clean table. Using your flat-head screwdriver, slide it under each staple to lift it slightly, then finish pulling it out with the pliers. Once all the staples are gone, peel off the old cover.

Pro tip: Check the state of the foam. If there's any moisture, let it air-dry for 24h (not on a radiator!).

Step 2: Positioning your BKS cover

Grab your new Bike Sellier cover. Start by slipping it over the "nose" of the seat (the front section), then pull it back to cap the rear.

This is where the hairdryer comes in: Warm the cover gently from 20-30cm away. The heat relaxes our marine-grade synthetic leathers and the Alcantara, letting the cover hug the shape of the foam perfectly, with no creases.

Step 3: Star-pattern stapling (The secret to a crease-free finish)

Never start by stapling one whole side in a row, or you'll end up with a twisted seat! Follow the "star" method:

First, put 2 staples at the front (around the nose).

Next, pull hard towards the rear to tension the cover and put 2 staples at the back.

Then, pull to the left and put 1 staple in the middle of the left side.

Then, pull to the right and put 1 staple in the middle of the right side.

Your cover is now locked down in all 4 directions. All that's left is to staple all the way around, spacing your staples 2cm apart and pulling the fabric tight as you go to chase the last creases down under the seat.