Seat Pans?

[Cyberthrasher]

I mean if you're working with someone local, you'll see their bike in person, get measurements, discuss mounting options and lug locations etc....

Right now I'm going for prewelded lugs on the ones I'm ordering because I don't have easy access to welding. So, if anybody local comes along, I'll get the measurements needed for their bike and adjust or have one made to spec. MOST people will be fairly standard, but if you have a chance to do it precise from scratch - that would be the way to go. I have another friend who wants ChopperShox brand on his, but they require a specialized mounting tab to be welded on. So, stuff like that is what you'll work with the person on. Then before you even start tooling leather you can have the mounts, springs/shocks, and hinge bracket all lined out ahead of time. If you make the seat in advance, you're going to have to take liberties and set it up with a standard bolt measurement to take the springs and hinge bracket. Then you can just have whoever buys it go buy their own hinge and springs (most people would have these anyway, or at least know where to get them). I don't think anybody includes mounting hardware in their custom seat prices. It may be listed as an added option, but rarely are they included because people like their own styles.

My recommendation for you is to get at least "A" seatpan and do up something quick and easy since you don't have a lot of time. A lot of guys like plain airbrushed coloring, some like plain black, or just simple classic designs - like the Harley #1 logo (depending on the crowd) or an Iron Cross. They're simple and effective so you can spend more effort building the seat and not worrying about the tooling.

Disclaimer though, i haven't finished a seat at all yet. I've started one, but haven't finished it. It's a 2-up style though, so not the norm anyway. I'm still waiting on my seat pans to get here so I can get started. I do however have a history of playing with choppers and knowing what people like

[chancey77]

45€ plus shipping for my pans:)

Also there is standard measurements that fit any hard tail

HD ever made:) also fits most Triumphs. So your Sportster frames and Triumph frames are all covered

Edited March 8, 2013 by chancey77

[David8386]

Chancey what about a late model super glide?

David

[chancey77]

Chancey what about a late model super glide?

David

Well, I sell just the pan; the welding for brackets is all up to you or the bike owner:)

But This standard bolt system that I compared off of so many other solo seats out there all seem to be in the same ballpark within 1/2" of each other.

I have put them on FXR and Super Glides and sportster ridged frames and Shovel frames...They would have to do some retro fitting for the front Slider bar depending on which model they want Either Custom Chrome parts or any other aftermarket brand...I just always use Custom Chrome because I can get them local and fast.

The newer bikes have other issues like the Electronic Control Box and BAttery placement...but it just depends on teh bike..chances are if someone is looking to customize their bike they are prepared to do a little welding:) on teh back side for a plate for springs and a front Dog Ear attachment....

So long story short:)

YES! jahahaha

[KurseD]

Chancey, those pans look bitchin'. I'll probably end up with a couple eventually.