Uncle Filthy's Road King Seat

[TroyS]

I'm another one who is not into skulls, although I've done my share of them, if you are going to do skulls the anatomically correct ones are the only way to go. These are nicely done, well carved and beautifully shaded. Well done indeed.

Dave Theobald

I like skulls, but they are a bit tedious when you want REAL looking results. But, the end results are pretty rewarding!

Thanks for the kudos Dave!

[billymac814]

Looks great, I'm just finishing a seat that is a bit smaller than that and it was quite a long project, I can imagine that one took quite a while.

[Bobby hdflame]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate all of the kind words!

The braid is simply an APPLIQUE braid. The hardest part of the project was getting the leather to conform around all of the curves of the seat.

I'll post more pics of it on the bike once the customer gets it. He's in New York...

Very nice looking seat. I have a Road King and have been trying to decide what kind of cover to do for myself.

A couple of questions.

How do you form the leather around the curves? I'm thinking make the leather really wet??

What kind of finish or sealer did you use to protect from weather?

What weight is the leather?

BTW, I LIKE your skulls!

[TroyS]

Looks great, I'm just finishing a seat that is a bit smaller than that and it was quite a long project, I can imagine that one took quite a while.

Thanks Billy! It took me longer than I expected. It was my first Road King seat...

Very nice looking seat. I have a Road King and have been trying to decide what kind of cover to do for myself.

A couple of questions.

How do you form the leather around the curves? I'm thinking make the leather really wet??

What kind of finish or sealer did you use to protect from weather?

What weight is the leather?

BTW, I LIKE your skulls!

Thanks Bobby!

I had to soak, stretch, mold, & dry several times to get the curves to lay right. It wasn't easy! The multiple opposing contours really made it a P.I.T.A. (Pain In The $#@) to get right, but it worked out after several sessions.

I sealed it with Tan-Kote to protect it from the weather...

The weight was about 5/6 oz and the skulls were fun to do!

If I can help you with your project, just let me know....

Edited October 4, 2010 by TroyS

[Fredo]

I'm really liking this seat. real nice work, tight seems and perfect color. The skulls came out nice I especialy like the side trios. Thanks for the insperation!

I want to do a two-up seat for my rigid but the thought of making a mistake on a piece of leather that big makes me cry like a little girl. For now I'll stick with the few solos I made for it since the wife wont ride on the rigid, she'll only ride on the ultra.

[billio8]

Very nice...congratulats

a question that thick leather for use??

tool that uses around the skull ???

is this? Tandy E294-00 ?

Thanks

[TroyS]

I'm really liking this seat. real nice work, tight seems and perfect color. The skulls came out nice I especialy like the side trios. Thanks for the insperation!

I want to do a two-up seat for my rigid but the thought of making a mistake on a piece of leather that big makes me cry like a little girl. For now I'll stick with the few solos I made for it since the wife wont ride on the rigid, she'll only ride on the ultra.

Thanks! I'm like you, the thought of screwing it up made me very nervous. But I just took my time, didn't rush it....

Very nice...congratulats

a question that thick leather for use??

tool that uses around the skull ???

is this? Tandy E294-00 ?

Thanks

Thanks for the nice comment! The leather is 5/6 oz and you're correct, the tool is Craft Tool E294-003

[276ccm]

Great job! Cool to make some original bike seats too! Well done!

[TroyS]

Great job! Cool to make some original bike seats too! Well done!

Thank You Sir!!

[TomSwede]

Excellent work Troy, just love the skulls and especially the details around the teeths on the big one, sweeeeet!!

Tom