David Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Some months back, I built a seat for a fellow who was making his first bike. I received these pics today of his ride in mock up form....It has now been torn down and sent for paint, powdercoat and chrome. It is a unique ride .... I always appreciate hearing from customers as their bike progresses Dave Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted January 17, 2008 I love the extra stitching and braidwork as design on the seat. Beautiful! The bike is just my style! I'm saving a pic of both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) for sure it's very thoughtful to get some pics back from customers! looks good! Edited January 17, 2008 by beezachoppa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolvenstien Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Very nice, I remember the seat..... other than the ape hangers (I have never been a fan) the bike looks sweet..... wonder how it rides? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted January 17, 2008 MY KINDA BIKE..... JUST CALL ME "OLD SCHOOL' DANG I WISH I STILL HAD MY" B S A SPITFIRE" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted January 17, 2008 MY KINDA BIKE..... JUST CALL ME "OLD SCHOOL'DANG I WISH I STILL HAD MY" B S A SPITFIRE" funny you should say that! i just worked out a deal with an incredible painter! he's gonna paint my 66 BSA lightening chop in exchange for a seat and tool bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolvenstien Report post Posted January 17, 2008 funny you should say that!i just worked out a deal with an incredible painter! he's gonna paint my 66 BSA lightening chop in exchange for a seat and tool bag Hell... I will trade ya a seat and bag for your bike... you dont even have to worry about getting it painted for me.... LOL Love the old BSA.... one thing that when i grow up i will have.... and hopefully it will even run and be ridable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted January 17, 2008 funny you should say that! i just worked out a deal with an incredible painter! he's gonna paint my 66 BSA lightening chop in exchange for a seat and tool bag [/quote*************************************************** ONE LUCKY S O G.......GOOD TRADE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Yeah,I like when I get pics from people, that's the best. I don't care for them bars too much and another thing,no kicker, how do you start it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidemechanic Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Dave that seat is too nice , take it back,harhar. I banged up my shoulder at work yesterday so it hurts to look at those ape hangers. Really nice work. Are the silver dollars a 'luck' thing or just an option? I've seen thos eon your other seats, curious. Yah, I miss my 63 BSA, I cringe when I think about how it went away,let's just say regrets of youth. way nice ride. GH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Yah, I miss my 63 BSA, I cringe when I think about how it went away,let's just say regrets of youth. way nice ride. GH i have a 63 a10 in milk crates for a some day project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Dave that seat is too nice , take it back,harhar.I banged up my shoulder at work yesterday so it hurts to look at those ape hangers. Really nice work. Are the silver dollars a 'luck' thing or just an option? I've seen thos eon your other seats, curious. Yah, I miss my 63 BSA, I cringe when I think about how it went away,let's just say regrets of youth. way nice ride. GH I'll give the guy a month with those bars and he'll put something comfortable to ride on his bike. The first time his hands and arms fall asleep while he's riding....they'll be gone. The silver dollars are just done for decoration on the back....I don't charge extra for them....If i didn't put them on, I'd do some tooling on that area....It just finishes the seat off a little better. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gray Report post Posted January 17, 2008 "I'll give the guy a month with those bars and he'll put something comfortable to ride on his bike. The first time his hands and arms fall asleep while he's riding....they'll be gone" -- amen to that...guess you'd look cool puttin' around the campground, but ride it any distance? Not me... Least you didn't have to make it black. Great execution on the seat, tho...you guys and your round braids are making my head hurt. That's gotta be the way to go to soften that seam though. Maybe if I ever get the double loop down I'll give it a try... Really like the color, too. --Phil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outcast Report post Posted January 17, 2008 I remember that seat too! Incredible tooling Dave. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Front end and tank cap looks like the work of Rook or Roark can't remember exactly, as I put all my horse mags in storage. Very sharp looking, and solid construction, ape hangers gotta go though, to much police attention in most states, I'm sure after a few $ to the man they will be toned down a bit. The seat absolutley makes the bike great work by everyone involved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Thanks for all the positive feedback guys. I sure appreciated getting the pictures from him. Dave Edited January 18, 2008 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearsmithy Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Mockup? I think it looks cool just like that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Yeah I have to say that i was totally impressed when I saw that seat the first time. Now, I'm totally diggin it. The bike looks bad ass. Those Apes might be a bit extreme but I like the look. I have 16"'s with 2" risers on mine but I don't have the rake like he does. Nor the lift of the front end. I have to say that I will never go back to regular bars if I don't have to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD Report post Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Yeah,I like when I get pics from people, that's the best. I don't care for them bars too much and another thing,no kicker, how do you start it? Funny, When I first looked at the pic I thought, "how's he start it?" What does "sent out for paint" mean? "out" to the driveway so The overpray from the can don't get on the furniture? Oh Yeah and....SPORTSTERS RULE! John Edited January 18, 2008 by JohnD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) man that is one ugly bike IMSHO, looks pieced together from a confused box of parts the modern fork is old style Indian, leading link springer the gimp bars dont match the 21" hoop, actually the bars match nothing on the bike the pipes have brit trumpet cones on shotgun drag headers crime scene chopper oil bag, that doesn't match anything deep tunneled sporty tank, modern spun headlight close wrap rear fender and a chrome and black evo engine wrapped in whitewall donuts yikes oh yeah - check out the mounting of the oil bag - he is shorting himself a quart of oil when he fills it - he should have made angle mounting blocks to get the oil bag horizontal so he could have gotten the full 4 qts in there... smoking seat tho!! steveb Edited January 18, 2008 by steveb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Yeah, a few rattle cans of flat black will put all these Frankensteined pieces together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted January 18, 2008 lol - ya think! bedliner is the solution...methinks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted January 18, 2008 I actually have a can of that at home I was gonna paint my bike with. LOL Kinda permanent though so I changed my mind. My bike has had 3 different themes since I got her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Yeah I have to say that i was totally impressed when I saw that seat the first time. Now, I'm totally diggin it. The bike looks bad ass. Those Apes might be a bit extreme but I like the look. I have 16"'s with 2" risers on mine but I don't have the rake like he does. Nor the lift of the front end. I have to say that I will never go back to regular bars if I don't have to. hmmm - i like what you did with your bike, and really like the antiquing on the sidecovers and aircleaner - cool the copper lower legs look good too and how the hell can you not love heat wrap on upswept fishtails!! i dunno about the lack of front fender tho, i do too much foul weather riding to be able to deal with that for long..ha nice!!...here is my baby after a week long trip along the east Coast seaboard and more! steveb Edited January 18, 2008 by steveb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 19, 2008 man that is one ugly bike IMSHO, looks pieced together from a confused box of partsthe modern fork is old style Indian, leading link springer the gimp bars dont match the 21" hoop, actually the bars match nothing on the bike the pipes have brit trumpet cones on shotgun drag headers crime scene chopper oil bag, that doesn't match anything deep tunneled sporty tank, modern spun headlight close wrap rear fender and a chrome and black evo engine wrapped in whitewall donuts yikes oh yeah - check out the mounting of the oil bag - he is shorting himself a quart of oil when he fills it - he should have made angle mounting blocks to get the oil bag horizontal so he could have gotten the full 4 qts in there... smoking seat tho!! steveb Well, when you're 19 and building your first bike....I'm sure he'll find a lot of thing he'll do differently on his next one. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
