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Message started by zipidachimp on 10/13/15 at 23:52:06

Title: Seat 'hoop' or 'loop' ????
Post by zipidachimp on 10/13/15 at 23:52:06

Has anyone built one? for sale? I'm thinking a bracket to attach to the tank bolts, and a bracket to bolt to the frame horns at the back, from the top, not the bottom. 22" long, 5" front, 10" rear. Anyone? 8-)

Title: Re: Seat 'hoop' or 'loop' ????
Post by Dave on 10/14/15 at 03:07:06

Bending a hoop is not something that can easily be done without the right equipment. The tubing tends to collapse and deform when bent...some folks have tried heating the steel to make bending easier - unfortunately it is really hard to get a smooth curve when you do this.

You can buy loops/hoops from Dime City....not sure if the size it right.

Title: Re: Seat 'hoop' or 'loop' ????
Post by zipidachimp on 10/14/15 at 14:07:17

Thanks, Dave. I will probably make one from plastic or copper tubing, with brackets, and have some shop give me an estimate on a steel version.

Title: Re: Seat 'hoop' or 'loop' ????
Post by BSTON on 10/14/15 at 14:31:12

Like this sweet one?

https://youtu.be/3WJ3ED1WJ1c

Title: Re: Seat 'hoop' or 'loop' ????
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/14/15 at 20:00:49

Pvc is a thermoplastic. Heat and bend. Might be able easier with some sand in it or build a wooden form with the radius you want.
Harbor Freight heat gun will do a lot.

Title: Re: Seat 'hoop' or 'loop' ????
Post by zipidachimp on 10/14/15 at 20:53:05

BSTON: at first it looked serious, when he brought out the clear tubing and tiny scissors, I fell off my chair, hahaha! ;D

JUSTIN: I'm not cutting the horns,the holes can be drilled from the top and 8mm bolts work well from both ends. 8-)

Title: Re: Seat 'hoop' or 'loop' ????
Post by Dave on 10/15/15 at 04:18:42

7E6D746D6065676C6D6974040 wrote:

I didn't understand his tiny scissors at first....then after watching a few more of his videos I saw it was a joke. He cuts nails and coat hangers with those little scissors! He also uses a match to remove any residual gas from the tank. ;D

Title: Re: Seat 'hoop' or 'loop' ????
Post by pg on 10/15/15 at 04:55:54

Quote:

He also uses a match to remove any residual gas from the tank. ;D

I saw that one as well, how to get dents out of the tank. We need that on the technical reference page. ;D

Best regards,

Title: Re: Seat 'hoop' or 'loop' ????
Post by Dave on 10/15/15 at 05:00:07

You might also consider finding a local motorcycle junk yard.....or somebody that just has a bunch of old parts behind their house/shop. They might have a old frame that has a good sized loop you can cut off and use.

Title: Re: Seat 'hoop' or 'loop' ????
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/15/15 at 16:00:05

You can use PVC to mock up, you don't Have to cut the horns.
No reason to poll the Bull.
How strong of a part are you needing? You gonna actually put someone or something back there?