Author Topic: Cafe Brat alloy seat fabrication with no frame mods (Read 3992 times)

Rigid · « **on:** September 01, 2013, 06:21:57 AM »

Wanted a cool brat seat, but no frame mods on my 77 CB750. This is what I fabed up. Now off to the upholsterer.

(using tab in front under tank rubber and two tabs in back where fender attached to secure.)

ekpent · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2013, 06:25:48 AM »

You should post a pic of the butt side also

NOT yours but the seat

750K · « **Reply #2 on:** September 01, 2013, 09:09:49 AM »

Yes, let's see more pics. Of it on the bike especially, mounting it with stock hinges and lock as well?

lucky · « **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2013, 12:26:05 PM »

I hate that name "Brat style" Did some rich brat think that up or what???

Its a Cafe, Bobber, Street Fighter, or Street Tracker. Isn't that enough? Cheeeeesssshhhh!!!

martin99 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2013, 12:59:18 PM »

Interesting. What do you intend to do with the tail/fender/lights?

Rigid · « **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2013, 04:25:10 PM »

Probably a cateye with a small black fairing to blend the light and the original fender side mounts. Anybody can cut a frame and stick a hoop on. The challenge was to have a clean look with no frame mods. These sohc bikes are getting harder to find so preserving the frame was important.

nccb · « **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2013, 04:30:02 PM »

Quote from: Rigid on September 02, 2013, 04:25:10 PM

Probably a cateye with a small black fairing to blend the light and the original fender side mounts. Anybody can cut a frame and stick a hoop on. The challenge was to have a clean look with no frame mods. These sohc bikes are getting harder to find so preserving the frame was important.

That looks real good. I am interested in some of the finishing pictures when you get the rear end together more.

Tews19 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 02, 2013, 05:20:06 PM »

Nice job Rigid... Looks really clean and well made

KrautKoffin · « **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2013, 07:35:42 PM »

Quote from: Rigid on September 02, 2013, 04:25:10 PM

Anybody can cut a frame and stick a hoop on.

this cracks me up

70CB750 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2013, 03:41:37 AM »

Using regular Joann's Fabric foam? Looking good!

I know somebody who used carpet padding in layers on a rebuilt seat - it was for Jawa from sixties.

Geeto67 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2013, 08:26:36 AM »

it is replacing where the inner fender goes. Did you check for clearance? if not, you might want to unless a tire hitting you in the ass at full compression is your idea of fun.

754 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2013, 08:29:19 AM »

Its above that.

Geeto67 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2013, 01:08:14 PM »

it's sort of above that. where the seat mounts in the rear is the topside of the mount, the inner fender uses the bottom side. Chances are it will probably clear, but too many people build these seats without ever checking for impact through all suspension travel so I thought I would bring it up.

KrautKoffin · « **Reply #13 on:** September 03, 2013, 01:57:57 PM »

Quote from: Geeto67 on September 03, 2013, 01:08:14 PM

it's sort of above that. where the seat mounts in the rear is the topside of the mount, the inner fender uses the bottom side. Chances are it will probably clear, but too many people build these seats without ever checking for impact through all suspension travel so I thought I would bring it up.

What's your upholsterer charging you to line it?

lucky · « **Reply #14 on:** September 03, 2013, 02:02:26 PM »

Quote from: Geeto67 on September 03, 2013, 01:08:14 PM

it's sort of above that. where the seat mounts in the rear is the topside of the mount, the inner fender uses the bottom side. Chances are it will probably clear, but too many people build these seats without ever checking for impact through all suspension travel so I thought I would bring it up.

Good thing to mention too.

dusterdude · « **Reply #15 on:** September 03, 2013, 02:51:58 PM »

Very cool,what gauge aluminum did you use?

Rigid · « **Reply #16 on:** September 03, 2013, 03:55:10 PM »

.060 2024-T3, going to have rigid struts so suspension travel will be nil, and finally, about $125. to get it skinned, Thanks guys. :-)

SKTP · « **Reply #17 on:** September 03, 2013, 03:56:27 PM »

It's going to look really good

dusterdude · « **Reply #18 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:17:49 PM »

Good deal,thanks dude

wowbagger · « **Reply #19 on:** September 03, 2013, 04:58:29 PM »

Yeah, I'm interested to see how this finishes as well. I've been looking for a way to get a smaller seat on my bike while keeping the stock rear fender. This might just do it.

KrautKoffin · « **Reply #20 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:05:47 PM »

Quote from: wowbagger on September 03, 2013, 04:58:29 PM

Yeah, I'm interested to see how this finishes as well. I've been looking for a way to get a smaller seat on my bike while keeping the stock rear fender. This might just do it.

I like the idea of keeping the stock pan

wowbagger · « **Reply #21 on:** September 03, 2013, 06:41:46 PM »

This is the best "brat-ish" seat made on a stock pan that I've seen so far: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=91241.0

pjwalsh · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2014, 12:36:44 PM »

Hey Rigid,

I've been racking my brain to figure out something like this seat mod, I like it!
I'm in the same mind set about not chopping the frame, can you please post some more pics of the seat, what you do with the pan, hinges and latch etc!

Thanks,

Pat

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Author Topic: Cafe Brat alloy seat fabrication with no frame mods (Read 3992 times)