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One of the most desirable and hard to find items in Old School BMX, is the Harry Leary Turbo seat or saddle. These seats were made by Kashimax in the early 80s, they are covered in suede and stamped with the DiamondBack logo.
Being covered in suede meant they wore out, and it’s almost impossible to find one in a decent condition.
Harry Leary Turbo Seat restoration timelapse video
With this challenge in mind, I set about researching how I might restore one of these seats to its former glory. You can see the entire process from start to finish in the video below. Please like and subscribe for more.
Photo gallery, HLT seat restoration
In addition to the video, here are a few pictures of the seat restoration.
Wow!! Would you do one for me?
Do you have any for sale?
HI , I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MUCH IT COST TO REBUILD MY SEAT diamond back HLT ? I’m in the USA
Hello, I really enjoyed this restoration page. I am thinking of trying to do the hot foiling into the suede. I was wondering if you made the die or had it made somewhere? I was thinking of doing some of my other diamond back seats because I always loved my suede seat on my HLT back in 84. Any information would help and would be appreciated.
Thanks