NEW TO THIS FORUM NEW CB550 PROJECT
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There are numerous builds and tutorials here in the forum for building your own seat.
If you don't want to make the seat yourself, you can start with a nice seat base from Roc City Cafe. Prices are very reasonable and the quality is top notch. Another company to look at is Air Tech.
If money is no option, check out BCR. His stuff is costly, but he has an amazing style that really stands out as something special.
If you don't want to make the seat yourself, you can start with a nice seat base from Roc City Cafe. Prices are very reasonable and the quality is top notch. Another company to look at is Air Tech.
If money is no option, check out BCR. His stuff is costly, but he has an amazing style that really stands out as something special.
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duc in the park.....
I like the bum stop seats that have the hump upholstered. I have had good luck taking my seats to the auto upholstery shop. I usually get the basket weave pattern for the bottom where my butt sits and the smooth look on the rest of the saddle. Be sure to take a picture of what you want with you and tell the upholsterer the measurements you want. This usually costs me less than $100 and the seat fits perfect because it is your old seat pan with a new cover..... 
andy1988 said:
yeah ive looked at all those companies im going to get some stailess clip ons from roccitycafe and prob get the seat tuck and rolled with a nice bump stop, that way i can still use the stock hinges. also i heard that the fiberglass ones warp and crack sometimes.... so, ive already been trying to look for people to revive my seat. thanks guys. ive had a few bikes before this but this is my first cafe racer. damn, i had a 1978 cb750
I haven't seen anyone with a warped fibreglass seat...but I guess it could happen. If you're going to take it to the upholstery shop, make sure they don't do it up as a big puffy couch that is sorta in the shape of a bump-stop seat. Bring in a picture of a Giuliiari seat and see if they could do a similar setup.
Update us after you get it done. I always love seat threads.
Update us after you get it done. I always love seat threads.
Are you going with vinyl or leather? I've heard that it's best to use marine vinyl, but I found it too thick and glossy looking...so I just bought the cheap shit. It's held up well.
If I didn't already have clipons, I'd order RCC's. Have you seen this thread? http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=7577.0
If I didn't already have clipons, I'd order RCC's. Have you seen this thread? http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=7577.0
