GB400 newbie from NZ

[GB400 fan]

Hi, found this site after looking for tips on building a single seat and I must say its the best "cafe" site on the net!! My stead is a butchered 86 Honda GB400, the original seat was taken off and sold by its previous owner :'( and he made up a ridiculous looking bobber type seat. He also painted the motor black and cut off heaps of mounting lugs grrrrrr. still it was cheap and im already working on a single seat for it and a mechanic says the motor sounds sweet.
Once the seat is done i'll post some pics. im also after advice on a color scheme for it so any suggestions greatly appreciated.
ps i have just bought a manual for it which apparently are pretty rare so if anyone wants info just ask. Cheers,
Terry

 

[Big R]

Welcome to DTT!

I know you said you'll post pics after the seat, but can you jump the gun and post a few as-is? We thrive on photos!

 

[BigBSBusa]

Welcome!

 

[SquadraCorse]

Woooooo more Kiwi's!!! ;D

Where in NZ are you?

 

[GB400 fan]

Hi, im in Auckland, its the largest city in NZ.
Damn just went and put another layer of glass on it today, knew I should have taken the camera, i'll do it in the next day or two!

 

[SquadraCorse]

Hi, im in Auckland, its the largest city in NZ.
Damn just went and put another layer of glass on it today, knew I should have taken the camera, i'll do it in the next day or two!

Most of my family lives in Auckland and the North Island, my Father is originally from Hamilton

 

[GB400 fan]

,
as promised pics of my first fiberglass seat with a first bit of bog on waiting to be sanded and bogged again.

Its rough as so i'll wait and see what it looks like after more sanding and bogging before i look at maked a mould and trying again.

 

[willdance]

Ahh, I have to say I have a soft spot for GB's...