Contributing Member Jordan Posted January 23, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 23, 2008 Don't want to dampen anyone's enthusiasm, but ( there is always a butt isn't there). LOL While the design of seatpans foam types and thickness etc. are all good points that need to be addressed, the entire bike needs to be considered, such as footpeg placement, ride height, bars and controls placement, size of the rider, and the designed in posture (read side profile of the rider), among many other things. Are you riding upright road racer, classic motorofficer, or laidback and stretched out. Just some things to consider. I found that a kidney belt helps to keep me from slouching thereby making the seat more comfortable on longer rides of course frequent refreshment breaks would do the same thing but I'm afraid I don't cover a whole lot of miles in a day that way.LOL Hey whatever works alot of experimenting is in order until you get the right combo of fit and comfort, therein lies the fun and the love of 2 wheeled motorized transport....Jordan Quote
Members Hidemechanic Posted January 23, 2008 Author Members Report Posted January 23, 2008 I thought the valve stem was insurence agaist loss when hitting bumps Jordan, to a degree I agree. I do ride more comfy with a back support( lunch bag behind me) but if I ride two up(which I want to avoid) then the comfy goes away. It's a 82 v45 Magna, and I am either going to go to a shorter traditional style bars or I'm gonna trade the mag for a Saber(back to the traditional position). I still have the stock seat and haven't found a good deal on an after market(Mustang - Corbin) After seeing our seat guys making solos I thought I'd look into going that route. As to seat-peg position I think Honda missed the boat there too, as the early Mags are quite crampt. Like many of us I like trying to do things myself soooo,,,,GH Quote You did What??
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted January 23, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 23, 2008 ....or I'm gonna trade the mag for a Saber You speak crazy sir..... Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Members DJc Posted January 23, 2008 Members Report Posted January 23, 2008 You speak crazy sir..... keep the magna and get a sabre, two of hondas cooler bikes imo... second time I've heard of using an inner tube, can anyone explain that? Quote
Roger Posted January 23, 2008 Report Posted January 23, 2008 i use polymer inserts when requested. i use between 5 and 8oz leather depending on what's available. most comfort comes from the the way the seat fits you. more or softer padding won't help it the shape is wrong Quote
Members Ghostdog Posted January 24, 2008 Members Report Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) Does the Neoprene need to be reg or high quality? an what size or sizes should i buy to make two seats? thickness an so forth? thank you Edited January 24, 2008 by Ghostdog Quote
outcast Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Regular will do. How much to buy depends on how thick you want, and the dimensions of your seats. Quote Steve I am not of this world....set apart....an outcast. http://s233.photobucket.com/albums/ee215/outcastleatherworx/
Roger Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 Does the Neoprene need to be reg or high quality? an what size or sizes should i buy to make two seats? thickness an so forth? thank you really depends on what you are making. i make quite a few seats and by a sheet at a time. i buy 1" and if it needs to be thicker i just glue and stack more on top Quote
Members Ghostdog Posted January 24, 2008 Members Report Posted January 24, 2008 thank you guys for the quick response. i appreciate it.. Any special glue I should use? Where can I purchase ? Thank you all again. Quote
David Posted January 24, 2008 Report Posted January 24, 2008 All the discussion about foot pegs, handle bars etc. is important to ride comfort but is pretty much out of the control of most seat makers, I have the pans provided to me, I don't know if Beeze makes his own pans or gets them from his customers; but I suspect the later. That means that comfort with regard to riding position is out of the seat makers control. I alway tell customers that I am a leatherworker not a steel fabricator. Come up with a solo springer pan and I'll make you a seat. I say springer because I dry lace my seats with a front and back hide; beeze wet molds his seats and has a front and side hides. My hands just won't do the wet molding thing anymore. Dave Quote
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