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Got my sights set on another 60's BMW to restore. I had so much fun with the first R69s I am going to do it again, but I think I will keep it rather than sell it. Man I miss that bike. Maybe one of your seats is destined for the next one!

Sure looks like a good restoration. That's a nice looking bike. Very interesting seat mount.

Dave

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That's a really good design and the work itself is awesome. If I'm not mistaken, the swallows were tattooed after a trans-Atlantic voyage. Anyone know for sure? Too bad they wanted it black. Mutes all that incredible work. Have you tried vinagroon to prevent crocking?

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That's a really good design and the work itself is awesome. If I'm not mistaken, the swallows were tattooed after a trans-Atlantic voyage. Anyone know for sure? Too bad they wanted it black. Mutes all that incredible work. Have you tried vinagroon to prevent crocking?

I had not heard that about the swallows before. The only history I've heard on them goes way back to the age of sailing ships. I hated to dye it black but then I do want to get paid....lol. I've not tried the vinagroon, I have a wife who hates it when I dye a seat in the garage and bring it in to dry....If I start brewing stuff in my workshop, I may be in need of an attorney.

Thanks for taking a look at the seat.

Take care

David Theobald

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If I remeber right David alot of the birds and there importance for sailers were the fact that the birds were only scene near land. When one was sailing across the atlantic or any large body of water with limited supplies and motivational power it was a welcome sign to see land and usually land dwelling birds were the first you saw of it.

Now I am not sure if that has anything to do with the swallow but I know it was extremely bad luck to kill a land dwelling bird on board your ship. Even for food.

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Love the seat, great work as usual !

Susan

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Dave, looks awesome. I know the black wasn't your choice, but your tan colored seats are fantastic. I wish I got more guys wanting tan - the way it shows the grain and the way it weathers is the essense of leather IMHO

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Thanks to everyone for taking a look. Lots of opinions of the birds and what they stand for. I loved all the ideas.

Thanks for the tip Ian, I'll give it a try and give you the credit when I see how it looks.

Dave

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