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Message started by Epeck on 08/27/12 at 09:37:26

Title: Solo Seat mounts
Post by Epeck on 08/27/12 at 09:37:26

What kind of mounts have you guys used for your solo seats. Here is the seat I have for mine.

http://www.monstercraftsman.com/solid-walnut-solo-seat/

I want the seat to sit very close to the frame so i am thinking about using 2" springs. Also I am wondering how I should mount the front of the seat as well.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mounts
Post by Demin on 08/27/12 at 11:18:00

Go to any aftermarket Harley shop and get a solo mount kit.Some even come with springs.The ones I sell and use are from a company called V-TWIN.One part bolts(clamps)onto a round frame.I take that,where the two bolts holes are for thew U bolt and bolt it right to the stock gastank mount.Fits almost perfect.Then bolt your seat to the hinge/bracket.I made a rear spring bracket out of 1/8" thick 2" wide steel and it bolts in the fender bolt holes.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2008/05/23/bikepics-1298492-800.jpg

Same set up,no springs.
http://p1.bikepics.com/2011/08/16/bikepics-2257982-800.jpg

Title: Re: Solo Seat mounts
Post by Cavi Mike on 08/27/12 at 16:48:41

I'm using those "hair-pin" style springs so they will fit next to the frame instead of resting on top. I made a couple little brackets that I'll be welding to the sides of the frame. I haven't decided what I'm doing with the front mount yet but most likely just a tube welded to the rear tank mount and a standard solo mount on the saddle.

Of course all of this requires some cutting/welding so if you're looking for something bolt-on, none of this is gonna be for you.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mounts
Post by Epeck on 08/28/12 at 06:10:42

I was thinking something like this

http://compare.ebay.com/like/370636456240?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y

Or this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120968720397?hlp=false

I do not have the ability to weld.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mounts
Post by Demin on 08/28/12 at 14:01:05

That first pic is exactly what I'm talking about.And get the part that bolts onto the seat.Get a flat piece of steel and drill holes to match the studs on the seat.Bolt plate to bike,springs to plate.Seat studs will just sit inside the springs.All bolt on.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mounts
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 08/30/12 at 17:06:41

Here was my old solo seat I was using... I got a universal mount for it that was meant to be bolted around frame tube... I flattened it out and then drilled holes so that it would bolt to where the stock seat bracket (off the gas tank) went:

http://pimptiva.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4979&g2_serialNumber=1

After I cut the stock rear support brackets, it ended up sitting like this. I did not run springs on it, since I've got the struts on the swingarm still.
http://pimptiva.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4835&g2_serialNumber=2

Front bracket originally looked like this (the top piece):
http://demonscy.ipower.com/i_pics/seat_mounting_bracket_1_1.jpg

Mine was 100% bolt on with no welding required.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mounts
Post by Cavi Mike on 08/30/12 at 23:15:14

That just looks so right mounted directly to the frame. The tall mounts plus springs ruin the look.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mounts
Post by mojohand40 on 08/31/12 at 05:33:03

Demin, I like those fenders and struts you got. That purple bike is a work of art. What/where did you get/fab the fender and struts?

Title: Re: Solo Seat mounts
Post by Epeck on 08/31/12 at 06:19:49

TuffGuy.Thats What I was looking for !! thanks I will probably be asking you some more questions when I go to mount !!

Title: Re: Solo Seat mounts
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 09/01/12 at 17:34:23

Sure thing. Shoot me a PM if needed. There may be additional pictures in my gallery (pimptiva.com) that outline some of the other stuff.

I ended up pulling (and selling) the seat and mount a few weeks ago when I went with the BCB kit instead.
http://www.pimptiva.com/gallery3/var/resizes/The-Bike/Blue-Collar-Bobber-Kit/IMG_20120826_154912.jpg?m=1346013551

Although with their kit, the seat doesn't sit nearly as low as it did in my original setup. I must say though, it's a LOT more comfortable with the BCB seat and springs.

Title: Re: Solo Seat mounts
Post by Albert Verdugo on 08/26/16 at 16:00:42

I really like the way you cut the guard of the pulley :)

Title: Re: Solo Seat mounts
Post by batman on 08/28/16 at 13:32:15

CaviMike be aware that the "hair pin " springs have been known to fail ,I'd think about using coils myself.