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Message started by ocdave on 02/02/11 at 15:40:32

Title: Solo Seat mount ideas
Post by ocdave on 02/02/11 at 15:40:32

I've done the searches on this topic and have my nose mount hardware picked out for my 13" solo seat. I would like to know if there are some ideas from some fellow Bobber conversion folks on different ways to fabricate the rear spring mounts. I'm thinking that some 3" springs seem like they would work out, but would like some ideas on mounting them to the frame. I couldn't find any close ups pics on the rear mounts in any of the many Bobber conversion pics on the site. I've attached a cone filter and have most of the wiring and electronics hidden in the old air box. Thanks in advance for any ideas.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mount ideas
Post by ALfromN.H. on 02/02/11 at 15:42:13

Talk to Paladin, He has a really nice seat set-up. He also lives near you.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mount ideas
Post by verslagen1 on 02/02/11 at 16:52:18

bolt a bar across the top of the frame and attach them to that.
don't bend the seat tabs down to attach them, they won't hold up.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mount ideas
Post by ocdave on 02/02/11 at 17:18:17

352631302F2224262D72430 wrote:

bolt a bar across the top of the frame and attach them to that.
don't bend the seat tabs down to attach them, they won't hold up.

I was thinking along those same lines. Attaching a piece of flat, maybe 1/8" bracket or plate across the top of the frame tubes. Anyone done something like that?

Title: Re: Solo Seat mount ideas
Post by MotoBuddha on 02/02/11 at 17:31:15

Here's a solution I like a lot for it's simplicity -- a piece of spring steel with one end attached to the frame and the other attached to the nose of the seat.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/c62f7228.jpg

Title: Re: Solo Seat mount ideas
Post by verslagen1 on 02/02/11 at 17:31:54

I think paladin used aluminum angle.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mount ideas
Post by Paladin. on 02/02/11 at 21:02:37

7C6A667B75383D360F0 wrote:

I've done the searches on this topic and have my nose mount hardware picked out for my 13" solo seat. ....

First mount: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1214523580/0
Adjusted mount: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1214704691

http://www.savageriders.com/paladin/images/springer33.jpg http://www.savageriders.com/paladin/images/springer34.jpg

I can stop and let you see it, neighbor.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mount ideas
Post by Demin on 02/03/11 at 05:51:35

I used a piece of flat stock.I think around 1/8" drilled it to match the fender bolt holes and drilled it to match the seat.Bolt on.The front mount bolted right to the original seat/gastank mounting holes.
WARNING... SUPER LARGE PIC.
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009/08/08/bikepics-1749153-full.jpg