The seat pan was so nice and clean + the added bonus of having a chrome trim along the bottom that I decided that I wanted to show that off. The chrome trim will look good next to the K1 tank w/ chrome panes after the tank is treated & painted black. Besides with a "pad" on the pan, it makes the seat look thinner especially since the cowl is not as tall.
On the other cb550f seat that Im building, I'll tuck the leather around and under the seat pan. The Cowl is taller on the cb550f seat so with the leather tucked underneath, it will look balanced...