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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Feb 28, 2009 11:13:58 GMT 1
Hi all, Thinking about trying to get hold of a replacement seat for my bike as a project build. I would like a single seat as in my new cordur kit every time I open her up I slide back down the saddle! lol If I were to stirp of all the seat covering do you think I could fit a wooden block carved to shape, then foam in front and cover. Sounds to simple to work? Any comments or other ideas please? Cheers Roger
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Post by The General on Feb 28, 2009 11:30:55 GMT 1
A wooden block is probably OTT if you wanted to recover your seat, a piece of firm foam would be as good, if not better. I know you probably haven't much call to take passengers, but I guarantee, within a few days of converting you will think "bgger" and wish you had a pillion seat.
You could bungee or strap a pad on top of your seat, or buy a small patch of tool drawer liner to place on the driver's seat area to stop you sliding around. You can buy this kind of material for pillion seats anyway, but you will probably find out just how much you shift around when riding.
My suit has a couple of patches of anti slip on the "cheek area"
I've had similar thoughts and bought a ratty old seat off eBay to get the base. Plan is to have two seats, one standard with pillion, the other with "go faster hump"
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Feb 28, 2009 11:41:09 GMT 1
My thought was to buy an additional seat as you suggest.
I suspect I will not carry a passenger in the medium term but, as you say a second seat would be an asset.
I like the foam idea, but my considder strapping a pad on for now, which I could measure and photograph to get the go faster hump in the correct position. ;D
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Post by Jaz66 on Feb 28, 2009 13:02:21 GMT 1
Hi rj If you strip back seat cover (original or spare) you could probably attach wooden hump, and by making hump first, you could then cut seat from from that point back, thus ensuring riders seat is still comfortable (ie. as it was, so to speak) As for covering, removing cover and re attaching underneath with staple gun might mean you could use original cover still. Could give you the riders seat as it is with the Hump area you want. If wood was sealed painted and varnished (marine varnish) i would have thought that would be a pretty close match to bike paint work. Joint to seat area (Seal line) could or would be visible. This would seen quite normally if tidy, or you could fill in with 'plastic' padding type filler (the stuff used for dents) filed, smoothed and painted, altho' that may crack with the bike flexing.. Or use fibre glass (again comes in dent sized packs) although can be a B*tch to use... Another idea assuming Hump is fixed to seat by screws/bolts would be to use rubber strip in between seat and hump or failing that door insulation tape (the spongy stuff) when compressed between seat and hump a dab of paint MIGHT make the tape less obvious.. (some testing would be required prior. So spare seat £10-40 =rough/ripped/torn to pretty good. Wood for hump £0-20 =salvage/all ready got some or trip to BnQ type outlet Screw nuts £3+ Trim £1-£10 =£ store for insulation roll v ? for rubber seal, £10? Paint, sealer, varnish and Filler around Score, possibly? Total cost cheap £30 + Quality £100. Would be tempted to go the cheap route for 2 reasons. *Will you like it ............. (As McF says 'soon as you put it on, you'll want to take passengers! " ) *When your sitting on it you can't see it, and some improvements/enhancements in the 'Comfort' area may be needed, (Think of it as your prototype ;D ) As a pointer if you go cheap the scruffiest seat will do (as long as foam is ok) Haberdasheries sell 'Simulated Leather' cloth by the metre £2-3 would be ideal. Staple this over foam, would give a decent enough finish. £30+ job done..... ;D wait for paint to dry, add 'rizla' 'castrol' and Number sticker and enter in the isle of man TT.............
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Post by McF on Feb 28, 2009 13:21:55 GMT 1
Hi Jaz some kind of subliminal message here?
Strip Hump Screw Nuts Rubber Seal Joint Crack Trim
you need to get out more!
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Post by Jaz66 on Feb 28, 2009 16:05:08 GMT 1
Now McF you must know the people see what THEY want to see........... Anything you want get off your chest.. ;D ;D So what did i see...? Strip..............ok (specially if its nell;D ) Hump............ok ;D (see above...if only.. ) Screw Nuts....ouch Rubber Seal.....kinky... ;D Joint...Just say No! Crack..Just say yes, Yes, yes! (Obviously depends where crack is ) Trim.....Muff said.....
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Mar 1, 2009 22:29:39 GMT 1
Single Seat Mk1 ;D Almost fell off a couple of times, but it ws a great ride.
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Post by McF on Mar 2, 2009 8:24:56 GMT 1
Almost fell off a couple of times, but it ws a great ride. Hope you meant the hump nearly fell off - not you! Nice job, bit of Black synthetic leather and you have a permanent fix
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Mar 2, 2009 13:41:02 GMT 1
No I almost fell off ;D pushing my skill levels a bit. Nobody else was at risk so it was ok.
Not as dramatic as it sounds, user error I did not set her up properly for a couple of bends. I had to use the back brake the second time to pull the back end round. Glad to know I can but not the smoothest way to turn right ;D
Called myself a muppet and rode on.
Definatly plan to keep the hump, it's a big improvement. I am now thinking how I can adapt it for some additional storage for my bike lock.
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on May 30, 2009 21:51:13 GMT 1
The wooden block has now passed testing with today 140 mile ride. Motorway riding is much easier. As ever click on the images for a larger view It is made from three pieces of scaffold plank, the idea being that as I slide to the rear the wood buts up against the grab rail, which worked fine. The black plastic was to smooth out the contact area should I not have added the day sack. To save spinters.. With a day sack tied on the top and a rain cover over the top it was less visible ;D
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Post by McF on May 31, 2009 9:37:34 GMT 1
Great work RJ you're getting there an excellent day for the ride you did I was indulging in my other passion and spent all day on a boat - nice Preparing for the Round the Island Race and a few others this season King of the Foredeck - that's me ;D
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Aug 6, 2009 21:20:09 GMT 1
Upgrade of a block of woodRecently a certain member of this forum (who has been seen riding his daughters bike) kindly supplied me with a certain “euphoria-inducing, brown powder”, which is not available on this side of the north sea, but widly available in most supermarkets in the UK. This certain forum member has also been seen riding around with a block of wood on his seat, to prevent him from sliding backwards during his gigantic accelerations. As a way of thanking this member for the mentioned powder, I set about thinking of ways of upgrading his block of wood. Below is my first attempt; the wood is replaced by aluminium. Of course, it’s not yet finished. I still have to find ways of securing the structure to the bike. Also, the actual back rest is not yet there. I will post photo's of further developments. Franklin
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Aug 7, 2009 14:08:08 GMT 1
lol. Great, I can see my Wanted Poster now. Have you seen the man on the 125 dealing his brown powder. There goes my good standing in the community. lol Thanks for your efforts to raise the quality of my back rest. Let me know when you addict needs more of the brown powder and I will meet my contact on till 4.
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Aug 15, 2009 15:02:14 GMT 1
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Post by McF on Aug 15, 2009 15:05:27 GMT 1
There is a piece missing from the bottom right corner
I think it said "but is likely to be in the region of £2.47"
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