David Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Posted January 28, 2009 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 Quote
ETW Grumpy Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 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? Quote
David Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Posted January 29, 2009 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 Quote
MADMAX22 Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 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. Quote
Members SusanC Posted January 31, 2009 Members Report Posted January 31, 2009 Love the seat, great work as usual ! Susan Quote
Ian Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 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 I sent you a PM Quote http://blackcanyonleather.net/
David Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Posted January 31, 2009 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 Quote
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