Old Leatherworker Might Attempt First Motorcycle Seat

[REDTAILHAWK]

Cool, thanks. I'll check them out. I was thinking about making the bottom full size and to avoid the riveting, just hadn't heard anyone doing that before. You have recommended Foamforyou.com in one of your other posts that I've read, neoprene regular or high quality?

[benlilly1]

I always get the best neoprene...I think the cost is really not that much considering how many seats you can get from a 1/2 sheet.

[KurseD]

Not sure if it's actually closed cell neoprene or not, but I bought some foam padding a while back at Lowes. The kind that is used at stores for cashiers to stand on. I ran it on a Yamaha chop with NO cover. I just used double sided tape to hold it to the made in Taiwan seat pan that came with the bike and away I went. It has now been on that seat pan and is dealing with my friend's rump and is still holding up great. If I remember correctly it was a bit on the thin side, but could always be layered. It also had a ribbed texture to one side, so maybe face two ribbed pieces towards each other when layering to get a smooth finish that wouldn't affect the leather seat?

[REDTAILHAWK]

Thanks for all the advice and information, everyone. I appreciate it. I'll have to post a photo of it when I get it done.

[REDTAILHAWK]

Hello, Benlilly1,

Just out of curiousity, what would you charge for making that seat?

[benlilly1]

Sorry for not getting back, I work another job during the day...You're talking about the photo I posted? Apparently not enough according to some comments. I'll message you.

[REDTAILHAWK]

Benlilly1,

Have you ever tried the Biltwell seat pan that comes with the foam padding ready to go? http://www.biltwellinc.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=28 Just checking. Looks like their seat pan would be quite a bit sturdier than just a flat plate.

[Cyberthrasher]

Benlilly1,

Have you ever tried the Biltwell seat pan that comes with the foam padding ready to go? http://www.biltwelli...oduct_list&c=28 Just checking. Looks like their seat pan would be quite a bit sturdier than just a flat plate.

The Biltwell pans are pretty nice. But, I just got some accufast2d seatpans too (the same ones Benlilly uses) and they're solid too. It's 10 Gauge steel, so it's not going anywhere. In fact, I just did a price calculation for how much I have into each seat including the pans, foam, leather, and 1/4" roo lace. The total came up to $70 per seat (estimating a little high in some areas) assuming I can get 8 seats out of the foam. My math has always sucked and I'm pulling the seat measurements from memory, so it's either 6 or 8 seats per half-sheet of 3/4" neoprene. But, either way, that's cheaper than the Biltwell kit. You can't go wrong with them though. I haven't made any solo seats yet, but I've sat on a LOT of them

[benlilly1]

Cyberthrasher, Your estimating is real close to mine so your memory hasn't failed you! We've been waiting to see your solo seats!

[Cyberthrasher]

Cyberthrasher, Your estimating is real close to mine so your memory hasn't failed you! We've been waiting to see your solo seats!

Finally got the pans, foam is on order, now I just have to get a break in the guitar strap orders to sit down and get some going!!!

I just have to hope I have enough 1/4" lace left to get at least one of them done