David Posted April 29, 2009 Report Posted April 29, 2009 I just finished this for Grail at Knucklebuster.com. They have a bike show each year for the guys who build their own. This will be a door prize for one of the bikers who attend. This is my second year supporting them with a seat to give away. David Theobald Quote
Members scottishshoemaker Posted April 29, 2009 Members Report Posted April 29, 2009 nice work, really nice work. One question how do you do the lettering? Embossed or tooled? Quote You Want It, I'll Make It!
ETW Grumpy Posted April 29, 2009 Report Posted April 29, 2009 Fantastic work as always. I was curious about how you tool the lettering also. You said this was a door prize (great door prize), are the bolt patterns on the seat pan universal, or does the builder have to weld brackets to match the bolts? Quote
David Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks for the response guys, the lettering is all cut by hand and beveled with Barry King bevelers. the pan has spring posts 7 " apart..... if it isn't a standard, it is pretty darn close to being universal spacing.....at least in my experience... some of Fab Kevins are a bit wider... but this is probably one of the most popular pans for a built-it-myself bike. Thanks for taking a look Dave Quote
Members Razz Posted April 30, 2009 Members Report Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Love the color, and your lacing always looks so great. Edited April 30, 2009 by Razz Quote If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.
David Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Posted April 30, 2009 Thanks all for the kind words.... It looks like this isn't one of my more popular seats with so few responses.... This will go in the mail to Mass. on Monday. David Theobald Quote
Members HarleyChef Posted April 30, 2009 Members Report Posted April 30, 2009 Awesome seat! Can I ask what pan's you use for most of your seats? Quote
David Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Posted April 30, 2009 Awesome seat! Can I ask what pan's you use for most of your seats? They are West Eagle pans Dave Theobald Quote
Roger Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 Came out nice David. I met Grail at the smokeout a few years ago. Quote
JohnD Posted May 2, 2009 Report Posted May 2, 2009 The seat came out great, David. I can't wait to win it. (or at least check it out in person.) The guy that won your seat last year was stoked. Quote (rdb):God looked down at the world, and said "See, right there in Witchita, next to the railroad tracks, I didn't put enough dandelions".
David Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Posted May 2, 2009 The seat came out great, David. I can't wait to win it. (or at least check it out in person.) The guy that won your seat last year was stoked. JohnD Thanks for the kind words John, and I'm very glad to hear that last year's winner was pleased. that is always good to hear Dave Came out nice David. I met Grail at the smokeout a few years ago. Thanks Roger, you are one up on me. I've not met him in person. Dave Quote
JohnD Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 David, I saw Grail this weekend at a swap meet. He was pretty excited about the seat. Pictures of it are up on Greasebag.com. This is a cool event, that's getting bigger every year. Guys like you are helping to keep this thing going and keep it free for everyone, so thanks for that. John Quote (rdb):God looked down at the world, and said "See, right there in Witchita, next to the railroad tracks, I didn't put enough dandelions".
David Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Posted May 5, 2009 David, I saw Grail this weekend at a swap meet. He was pretty excited about the seat. Pictures of it are up on Greasebag.com. This is a cool event, that's getting bigger every year. Guys like you are helping to keep this thing going and keep it free for everyone, so thanks for that. John My pleasure John, Dave Quote
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