Topic: How to install this DCC seat 550

[messeduptriple]

Ok so I'm not very tech savy and am curious what is the best way to make this fit and install?? There's no slots on the bottom so I'm in the air what to do? Has anyone done this to a 76 550 and have some good pointers for me??

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[Ryan66]

Im interested in this as well. I have the same bike with the same plans. It says your from plymouth. Not michigan is it?

[WarwickE36]

If it were me, and I had the stock pan... I would remove the stock hinges from the OEM pan, then rivet them to the new seat.  That being said, I dont know how well it lines up on the frame and if it would be too high or low if mounted that way.  Since you have the luxury of hiding the rivets with the removable leather, it seems like the easiest route to me.  Plus you retain the ability to use the tool tray with ease.

[messeduptriple]

Im interested in this as well. I have the same bike with the same plans. It says your from plymouth. Not michigan is it?

Wisconsin

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[Stev-o]

First off, nice seat!

You can unsnap the upholstery, right? If yes, drill two 3/16's holes laterally and install long carriage bolts. Then get a flat bar and drill corresponding holes and fit under frame and insert bolts and tighten with wing nuts. Thread lock would be a good idea too.
Sorry, no pics, my cafe seat is hinged.

[messeduptriple]

First off, nice seat!

You can unsnap the upholstery, right? If yes, drill two 3/16's holes laterally and install long carriage bolts. Then get a flat bar and drill corresponding holes and fit under frame and insert bolts and tighten with wing nuts. Thread lock would be a good idea too.
Sorry, no pics, my cafe seat is hinged.

cool! Thanks

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[messeduptriple]

First off, nice seat!

You can unsnap the upholstery, right? If yes, drill two 3/16's holes laterally and install long carriage bolts. Then get a flat bar and drill corresponding holes and fit under frame and insert bolts and tighten with wing nuts. Thread lock would be a good idea too.
Sorry, no pics, my cafe seat is hinged.

did you have to get some wood mounts? Or was that it?

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[Derby cycles]

Cool seat.Jason and Herm are great guys, glad to see you are supporting them.
this was posted on the DCC blog a while ago, I think this should cover it for you install. Hope that helps, good luck!
I tried to post an external link but no go,
so do a Google search on this and you should be good to go

dcc-tech-tip-installing-a-cafe-racer-seat-no-welding

[messeduptriple]

I just ordered the universal seat setup. It was 60$ I think. I guess I wish I would have known it didn't come with the goods. Also I like the seat but I kinda thought it would be made a bit more durable. The mold is made of cheap plastic... And its just some foam and a simple leather toss over.....nothing fantastic. My gf said it looked cheap...like somethin she could get a stvincent de Paul thrift stores. I paid like 240$ for it. I just thought it would have been made of some hard fiberglass. Kinda upsetting and I had to wait two months for it from day of order...not sure why??

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[Stev-o]

Is this build messed up or what? Tank, seat, rear sets all giving you trouble?!

[messeduptriple]

Is this build messed up or what? Tank, seat, rear sets all giving you trouble?!

I guess its a learning progress...with some messed up situations . I hope things will work out. 

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[Stev-o]

Is this build messed up or what? Tank, seat, rear sets all giving you trouble?!

I guess its a learning progress...with some messed up situations . I hope things will work out. 

Unfortunately;y, that's the way it goes sometimes.