CB550f 1976 back from the dead project.
- Thread starter Bert Jan
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Bert Jan
Holy Modification Batman
Seat made from 18mm waterproof multiplex:
I've asked ALOT of times on the forum how to do seats, not that much responses so i just started. turned out ok i guess. gonna fit it tomorrow and we'll see from there.
I first made a rough model with scrap wood and painter-tape. Wrote down some measurements and used that to make a solid underpan from the multiplex. Planning on using hard foam to make the seat give it's final shape and then some softer foam for covering. Already have a fabric to go on top. Salvaged and old chair and using the seat-fabric. Has lines and everything already sewn in! Using wood because it's easy to work with and because i can nail the seat to it, wich Impossible with sheetmetal.
Weapons of mass destruction:
I've asked ALOT of times on the forum how to do seats, not that much responses so i just started. turned out ok i guess. gonna fit it tomorrow and we'll see from there.
I first made a rough model with scrap wood and painter-tape. Wrote down some measurements and used that to make a solid underpan from the multiplex. Planning on using hard foam to make the seat give it's final shape and then some softer foam for covering. Already have a fabric to go on top. Salvaged and old chair and using the seat-fabric. Has lines and everything already sewn in! Using wood because it's easy to work with and because i can nail the seat to it, wich Impossible with sheetmetal.
Weapons of mass destruction:
Bert Jan
Holy Modification Batman
Will flatten the 2 little pieces in the first bend. They're primarily there to help the contraption dry in the right angle. Plan is to mount some heavy steel bar (5mmx50mm) across the length of the seat with bolts, and touching the wood everywhere. That will give it enough strength to ride 2-up and i'll have something to attach my hinge on.
There are little pieces of round-wood at the angles, they're called "duvels" in Dutch. They help a lot to for strength too.
Also using some water-hose cut in half lengthwise across the edges of the seatpan to protect the foam and fabric from the hard and sharp edges. Guess it will be a little more comfortable as well.
There are little pieces of round-wood at the angles, they're called "duvels" in Dutch. They help a lot to for strength too.
Also using some water-hose cut in half lengthwise across the edges of the seatpan to protect the foam and fabric from the hard and sharp edges. Guess it will be a little more comfortable as well.
Bert Jan
Holy Modification Batman
Made a bracket for licence plate, and made a taillight from a home-decoration stainless thing (eggholder?), and old LED ceiling spot (12v) and some electronics. No pics from that, you can see it in first pic a bit...
My GF sewed the lines in, and we upholstered the wooden seat yesterday-evening. She said she liked it better than hanging on the couch watching stupid tv shows all night. DAMN RIGHT IT IS! hahaha she's starting to get the virus, sweet
Came out great, but doesn't fit the way i want it to. So, change of plans...
[darth vader]"Luke.....I'm your.... aaargghh!! Screw that Luke, Paint and chrome won't take ya home!"[/darth vader]
bracket:
Drilled the holes in the rear bracket on the frame so the bolts fit thru. Will use some washers and locknuts on the underside to mount the seat. Question ( posted in seats&tanks aswell..) but how do i attach the final seatfabric to the polyester? Glue won't do and staples don't go in far enough and if they do, they'll fall out just as easy. Wood in the polyester in no-go, not enough space between frame and pan. HELP!
Going to buy more polyester tomorrow and finish the seat. Cover the metal bracket in resin, fix all the edges and use the other meaterial to make the pan stronger here and there. Getting the hang of it, thinking about covering the rearfender in resin also. Has some serious rust holes in plain sight. Resin would cure that instantly. Sanding and paint would make it as new first time ever with resin, but i like resin already. Crazy awesome "create bizarre shapes and strong shit out of nothing" stuff. Me likey!
Dreamweaving material
My GF sewed the lines in, and we upholstered the wooden seat yesterday-evening. She said she liked it better than hanging on the couch watching stupid tv shows all night. DAMN RIGHT IT IS! hahaha she's starting to get the virus, sweet
Came out great, but doesn't fit the way i want it to. So, change of plans...
[darth vader]"Luke.....I'm your.... aaargghh!! Screw that Luke, Paint and chrome won't take ya home!"[/darth vader]
bracket:
Drilled the holes in the rear bracket on the frame so the bolts fit thru. Will use some washers and locknuts on the underside to mount the seat. Question ( posted in seats&tanks aswell..) but how do i attach the final seatfabric to the polyester? Glue won't do and staples don't go in far enough and if they do, they'll fall out just as easy. Wood in the polyester in no-go, not enough space between frame and pan. HELP!
Going to buy more polyester tomorrow and finish the seat. Cover the metal bracket in resin, fix all the edges and use the other meaterial to make the pan stronger here and there. Getting the hang of it, thinking about covering the rearfender in resin also. Has some serious rust holes in plain sight. Resin would cure that instantly. Sanding and paint would make it as new
first time ever with resin, but i like resin already. Crazy awesome "create bizarre shapes and strong shit out of nothing" stuff. Me likey!Dreamweaving material
Maritime
Over 10,000 Posts
pop rivets. I have a fiberglass pan on my GL. Came with a huge King and Queen ass cup seat. Cover was riveted on. I tore that cover off, drilled out old rivets, cut the foam down and replaced the cover with Leather. I just had a punch and as I stretched the leather over the pan to the underside when I got it where I wanted it, I punched the leather and put a rivet in and popped it to hold the cover. took about 20 rivets all the way around and I just re-used the existing rivet holes. I think I drilled 1-2 new holes in the pan to make a tight fit. Looks good and 2 seasons of riding so far.
Cheers,
Cheers,
Hey Bert Jan,
On the Dutch Motor-Forum there is a guy, he calls himself HawkGT, he's really good with fabric on seats.
I've got his mailaddress if you want to have it I can send it to you.
Remember the "old" frontbrake ?
This was the first picture after mounting it over half a year ago.
On the Dutch Motor-Forum there is a guy, he calls himself HawkGT, he's really good with fabric on seats.
I've got his mailaddress if you want to have it I can send it to you.
Remember the "old" frontbrake ?
This was the first picture after mounting it over half a year ago.
He's a good guy, I think he will give you some free advise if you ask nice
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=33182.0
Ja heb diezelfde dag de poten nog gemonteerd
Ondertussen nieuwe keerringen en iets dikkere olie erin, geeft een betere feedback bij het remmen.
Denk nog wel aan een brace oid, hij tordeert veel zo zonder spatbord
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=33182.0
Ja heb diezelfde dag de poten nog gemonteerd
Ondertussen nieuwe keerringen en iets dikkere olie erin, geeft een betere feedback bij het remmen.
Denk nog wel aan een brace oid, hij tordeert veel zo zonder spatbord
Bert Jan
Holy Modification Batman
Nice! Totally missed your topic.. I've already sorted out the seat problem. Going to use rivets and shims to make it work.
(for the Dutchies)
Oke dan! Tof om je hier te zien en fijn dat de rem gebruikt word!
Ben ook bezig met mn vriendin's cb200. wellicht vind je dat ook leuk om even te checken?
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=32298.0
Dat de motor beroerd loopt komt denk ik echt van de niet -originele luchtfilter. Mijne had precies hetzelfde zonder filters. Met ori filter was alles precies goed.
(for the Dutchies
)Oke dan! Tof om je hier te zien en fijn dat de rem gebruikt word!
Ben ook bezig met mn vriendin's cb200. wellicht vind je dat ook leuk om even te checken?
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=32298.0
Dat de motor beroerd loopt komt denk ik echt van de niet -originele luchtfilter. Mijne had precies hetzelfde zonder filters. Met ori filter was alles precies goed.
Bert Jan
Holy Modification Batman
Picture update! Few more days before first ride in 2012 Headlight, taillight and soldering everything up. She fires, runs, brakes are good, clutch is good. Everything is good
Headlight brackets. Made them because they're not around in 52mm. Think they came out awesome
Used some exhaust clamps for mounting:
Seat. what a pain to get it like this. Not entirely like i wanted it. Going to chop the frame in near future with hoop welded and such. Seat will be re-done then. this is just to keep my butt dry and warm.
Headlight, taillight and soldering everything up. She fires, runs, brakes are good, clutch is good. Everything is goodHeadlight brackets. Made them because they're not around in 52mm. Think they came out awesome
Used some exhaust clamps for mounting:
Seat. what a pain to get it like this. Not entirely like i wanted it. Going to chop the frame in near future with hoop welded and such. Seat will be re-done then. this is just to keep my butt dry and warm.
MotorbikeBruno
Over 1,000 Posts
Not bad man! Looking great all around. Seats are VERY tricky aren't they?
