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mikelhsr1982 Full Member Offline Who turned up the heat Posts: 150 WV Gender:	Redone seat 05/27/10 at 13:07:54 Here is my redone seat. First time recovering one. I guess this will do until I get my springer setup. Tell me what you think.
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earlytimz Senior Member Offline Savage model 417 (4 speed, 17mm) Posts: 382 BG, KY Gender:	Re: Redone seat Reply #1 - 05/27/10 at 14:21:07 Rock it out!!!
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mikelhsr1982 Full Member Offline Who turned up the heat Posts: 150 WV Gender:	Re: Redone seat Reply #2 - 05/27/10 at 15:32:28 Thanks man. First time I ever tried it.
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ero4444 Full Member Offline weekender Posts: 176	Re: Redone seat Reply #3 - 05/27/10 at 17:30:54 That looks good and durable. I bet it's satisfying to use - did the original split? That's what I would do too.
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Re: Redone seat
Reply #4 - 05/27/10 at 17:57:52

ero4444 wrote on 05/27/10 at 17:30:54:

That looks good and durable. I bet it's satisfying to use - did the original split? That's what I would do too.

The original one was in decent shape, but it looked like an honey comb and I didn't like it at all. After putting the bike back together to see what it looks like with the new paint and seat cover; Ive decided that its to bulky and Im just gonna get a springer setup.

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Re: Redone seat
Reply #5 - 05/27/10 at 19:01:24

mikelhsr1982 wrote on 05/27/10 at 17:57:52:

The original one was in decent shape, but it looked like an honey comb and I didn't like it at all. After putting the bike back together to see what it looks like with the new paint and seat cover; Ive decided that its to bulky and Im just gonna get a springer setup.

Hey man that's exactly what I went thru. I was gonna use my seat, but It was so butt-a$$-ugly that I decided to go with a solo. I opted to hard mount it without springs so it would sit lower.
I tell ya man, that seat was a good decision! My new one has waaayy better foam in it and is contoured just right... It really does feel good. Took me a little trial & error to get the angle just right, but I'm loving it now!!

I think you're making a good move!

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mikelhsr1982 Full Member Offline Who turned up the heat Posts: 150 WV Gender:	Re: Redone seat Reply #6 - 05/27/10 at 19:11:41 Thanks man, I been looking at this one here, http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm, the price seems ok, nothing to fancy
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earlytimz Senior Member Offline Savage model 417 (4 speed, 17mm) Posts: 382 BG, KY Gender:	Re: Redone seat Reply #7 - 05/27/10 at 19:34:48 It ain't gotta be nothing fancy... That's the beauty of it
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mikelhsr1982 Full Member Offline Who turned up the heat Posts: 150 WV Gender:	Re: Redone seat Reply #8 - 05/27/10 at 19:50:36 Thats why I like bobbers. Nothing fancy, no bells and whistles, just barebone.
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groupus Senior Member Offline Maintenance is as much art as it is science. Posts: 296 PA Gender:	Re: Redone seat Reply #9 - 05/27/10 at 21:19:49 check this guy out on ebay - sprung seat with springs and brackets for <$38. i'm thinking of getting one myself. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-Solo-Seat-W-Springs-Chopper-Motorcycle-Har...
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mikelhsr1982 Full Member Offline Who turned up the heat Posts: 150 WV Gender:	Re: Redone seat Reply #10 - 05/27/10 at 21:28:50 Thats now bad at all. I think I may go that route instead. Thanks for the link
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