Cabbage Patch Seat (Bikeweek 2010)

[TroyS]

Now that BikeWeek 2010 is over, I can let you all in on a secret project!

If you are in the biker world and come to Daytona for BikeWeek, you probably know the Cabbage Patch. It's known for their "World Famous Coleslaw Wrestling" event during BikeWeek and Biketoberfest. You can check out their website here. (WARNING: THE LINK PROVIDED CONTAINS NUDITY AND MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUNG VIEWERS) I was commissioned by one of the owners of The Cabbage Patch Bar to do a motorcycle seat for a custom bike. The bike was secretly built by the son (Roger Luznar) and several other top notch gear heads and was presented to Dad (Ronnie Luznar) as a surprise this year while the main event was happening. The crowd parted, the bike rolled in, and it was given to Ronnie! The crowd went crazy!

Anyway, here's a few pics of the bike... Let me know what ya think?

Here's one with Father, Son, and crew!

[TroyS]

The owner's son was gracious enough to give me a booth right on the front row on some prime real estate for the show. While I was there, I decided to tool some leather to peak people's interest. Well, it worked! I handed out almost 1000 business cards and came home with a few jobs!

I took my inspiration from another seat I saw that was published in Hot Bike Magazine a while back. I don't know who made it but props to them! Here's the inspiration:

I changed it up so as not to be a copycat. Here's the piece I started working on while I was there...

The tufted leather in the center will be replaced with a piece of Black Crocodile Embossed Cow. The colors will be Fiebing's Beige alcohol dye base with a Black Antique Gel topcoat to make it look old! Not sure if I want to saddle-stitch it or lace it... Whatcha think??

Edited March 10, 2010 by TroyS

[dscott]

that is one great seat caint wait to see the otheron done

Dscott

[David]

I really like both your seats Troy. Your take on that second seat in much nicer. Cleaner tooling too.

I assume there is going to be an inlay of some sort in the center? Keep that stitching nice and flat on the leather. I've been hearing that some lacing where you sit gets pretty uncomfortable after a few miles.

Dave

[TroyS]

that is one great seat caint wait to see the otheron done

Dscott

Thanks D! I'll post it as soon as I finish!

I really like both your seats Troy. Your take on that second seat in much nicer. Cleaner tooling too.

I assume there is going to be an inlay of some sort in the center? Keep that stitching nice and flat on the leather. I've been hearing that some lacing where you sit gets pretty uncomfortable after a few miles.

Dave

Hey Dave!

Thanks for your vote of confidence! The hardest part of the seat was doing it OUTSIDE in the 45 degree weather! The center is going to be a Black Crocodile Embossed cow that I plan to saddlestitch in place. I'm with you on the lace in the butt thing. It's going to be a very smooth transition from one to the other. I don't even think the rider will be able to feel it. We'll see I guess huh? Thanks for the compliments and I'll be posting more later!

[MADMAX22]

Those are cool seats. That second one has a really kickass subtle feel to it.

[Butch]

Very nice Troy

Butch

[CitizenKate]

Well done, Troy - and congratulations on your success at the show!

Kate

[leatheroo]

great designs troy

[abn]

Fantastic work! Keep posting those pics!