JustinLonghorn
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Re: Cx500 minor bob job - Seat Ideas, making a cowl but not a cafe
That's looking great man!
That's looking great man!
CX500 minor bob job - whooooot issues solved goes like a bat out of hell, for an old bike at least
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Maritime
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Re: Cx500 minor bob job - Seat Ideas, making a cowl but not a cafe
Thanks Jussy, only issue, I ran out of beer, so tonight my not go so well. Ha. I have one little piece left to attach on the front and then I can drill for rivits and get the foam smooth and start stretching it on. I have like 4 needles left and I hope one will work. It is literally 8" I need to stitch, I was able to to the whole diamond pattern through foam and cotton on the back and one little seam at the end is causing me all the grief.
Thanks Jussy, only issue, I ran out of beer, so tonight my not go so well. Ha. I have one little piece left to attach on the front and then I can drill for rivits and get the foam smooth and start stretching it on. I have like 4 needles left and I hope one will work. It is literally 8" I need to stitch, I was able to to the whole diamond pattern through foam and cotton on the back and one little seam at the end is causing me all the grief.
Maritime
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Re: Cx500 minor bob job - Seat Leather UP!
Done. Machine was a total bitch for the last of the sewing. Still need protector and a re stain where I washed the dye our but it is an 8 out of 10 and much better job than my GL cover so next time I should do a 10 out of 10. Pics
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Done. Machine was a total bitch for the last of the sewing. Still need protector and a re stain where I washed the dye our but it is an 8 out of 10 and much better job than my GL cover so next time I should do a 10 out of 10. Pics
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Re: Cx500 minor bob job - Seat Leather UP!
That looks sweet! Want to do my seat?? JK
I plan on doing my own as well........job well done, you should be proud
That looks sweet! Want to do my seat?? JK
I plan on doing my own as well........job well done, you should be proud
tsbigdog
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Re: Cx500 minor bob job - Seat Leather UP!
Maritime,
Nice job on that seat. I did mine over the summer and it's not easy so I can appreciate your work. Did you happen to use UV protected thread? Standard thread supposedly doesn't last very long being exposed to the sun. I paid almost as much for my thread as I did for the marine grade vinyl I used, but I didn't want the seat coming apart on me.
Maritime,
Nice job on that seat. I did mine over the summer and it's not easy so I can appreciate your work. Did you happen to use UV protected thread? Standard thread supposedly doesn't last very long being exposed to the sun. I paid almost as much for my thread as I did for the marine grade vinyl I used, but I didn't want the seat coming apart on me.
Maritime
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Re: Cx500 minor bob job - Seat Leather UP!
Yep, it was almost 7 bucks for the spool. and there was barely enough on it to finish the job. I hope it lasts a few seasons. The leather is interior grade though so I am going to be hitting it with some kind of protector, hope it holds up, if not I will have to do it over in a season or two and I will have learned, and will do a better job.
tsbigdog said:Maritime,
Nice job on that seat. I did mine over the summer and it's not easy so I can appreciate your work. Did you happen to use UV protected thread? Standard thread supposedly doesn't last very long being exposed to the sun. I paid almost as much for my thread as I did for the marine grade vinyl I used, but I didn't want the seat coming apart on me.
Yep, it was almost 7 bucks for the spool. and there was barely enough on it to finish the job. I hope it lasts a few seasons. The leather is interior grade though so I am going to be hitting it with some kind of protector, hope it holds up, if not I will have to do it over in a season or two and I will have learned, and will do a better job.
Maritime
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Re: Cx500 minor bob job - Seat Leather UP!
Old singer machine yep, used heavy duty needle #16 and only broke a couple. At the end I had to use regular thread as the last needle I put in shredded the Apolstery thread. But that part is under the front lip of the seat so it will hopefully hold up. We'll have to go for a ride when the weather gets better and you can see it in person. If I get it finished soon that is.
Old singer machine yep, used heavy duty needle #16 and only broke a couple. At the end I had to use regular thread as the last needle I put in shredded the Apolstery thread. But that part is under the front lip of the seat so it will hopefully hold up. We'll have to go for a ride when the weather gets better and you can see it in person. If I get it finished soon that is.
AlphaDogChoppers
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Re: Cx500 minor bob job - Seat Leather UP!
Those old Singers are awesome.
Those old Singers are awesome.
Maritime
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Re: Cx500 minor bob job - Seat Leather UP!
Yep all metal parts, and good quality metal. I have been offered lots of money for it, it is a 50's model I believe, but a newer machine would not do what this old girl can and I can fix it with a flathead screwdriver. Yes it gets a bit cranky but only when I am doing things like sewing leather it isn't designed to sew. Ha.
Yep all metal parts, and good quality metal. I have been offered lots of money for it, it is a 50's model I believe, but a newer machine would not do what this old girl can and I can fix it with a flathead screwdriver. Yes it gets a bit cranky but only when I am doing things like sewing leather it isn't designed to sew. Ha.
furyphoto
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Re: Cx500 minor bob job - Seat Leather UP!
Nice job on the seat. That's the next project for my CM400 Brokeback frame. I bought an old leather trench coat on Fleabay for $20, lots of leather to make a few mistakes with. I think I am going for a Moto Mucci style long seat for mine.
Nice job on the seat. That's the next project for my CM400 Brokeback frame. I bought an old leather trench coat on Fleabay for $20, lots of leather to make a few mistakes with. I think I am going for a Moto Mucci style long seat for mine.
Re: Cx500 minor bob job - Seat Leather UP!
But what if it was.
Bad guy:
"Reupholster this Victorian arm chair or the girl get it"
Ringo:
" we'll babe you had a good run but I, ...I... Can't do upholster to save a life."
Ringo gal:
"I ll go just let me fresh in up"
Bad guy:
" I'm gonna count to three one, tw."
Ringo :
" right right the girl, hold on ill get her, you know woman there never ready"
Bad guy:
" listen buddy I ant got all day"
Ringo:
" tell her, I'm ready!! she's gonna be in the dam bathroom for over a hour, and hand to god when she comes out....shell look no different."
Bad guy:
"No shit my old woman is the same way I hate it, you know what your all...no......no your all right. Tell you what keep your gal. I'm just gonna take my chair and let my self out.
Ringo:
" ya sure because she is probably about done, ( beating on bathroom door) hurry up Hun "
(Ringo turn to see but the bad guy way already gone)
Ringos gal:
" who was that man?"
Ringo:
" I don't know.....I don't know"
(camera truns to so the silo wet of a drifter walking away in the moon light holding a chair)
The moral of the story is if you got a little blue and orange Honda you'll always get the girl
aren't you lucky that not likely to be a life or death skillRingo said:
But what if it was.
Bad guy:
"Reupholster this Victorian arm chair or the girl get it"
Ringo:
" we'll babe you had a good run but I, ...I... Can't do upholster to save a life."
Ringo gal:
"I ll go just let me fresh in up"
Bad guy:
" I'm gonna count to three one, tw."
Ringo :
" right right the girl, hold on ill get her, you know woman there never ready"
Bad guy:
" listen buddy I ant got all day"
Ringo:
" tell her, I'm ready!! she's gonna be in the dam bathroom for over a hour, and hand to god when she comes out....shell look no different."
Bad guy:
"No shit my old woman is the same way I hate it, you know what your all...no......no your all right. Tell you what keep your gal. I'm just gonna take my chair and let my self out.
Ringo:
" ya sure because she is probably about done, ( beating on bathroom door) hurry up Hun "
(Ringo turn to see but the bad guy way already gone)
Ringos gal:
" who was that man?"
Ringo:
" I don't know.....I don't know"
(camera truns to so the silo wet of a drifter walking away in the moon light holding a chair)
The moral of the story is if you got a little blue and orange Honda you'll always get the girl
