Author Topic: 350f seat (lack of forethought) (Read 5163 times)

pouchey · « **Reply #25 on:** October 09, 2006, 12:03:41 PM »

email sent moto

pouchey · « **Reply #26 on:** October 10, 2006, 07:52:02 AM »

Steve, let me know if you want more pics, my computer at home was being a jerk

pouchey · « **Reply #27 on:** October 10, 2006, 11:46:30 PM »

Kevin, if you are still around . . . how about a 400f seat on a 350f . . are we still in apples and oranges territory? I'm gettin all bummed

Kevin400F · « **Reply #28 on:** October 11, 2006, 03:39:58 AM »

The hinge, latch and rubber bumpers match and the underseat contour is generally the same, but the front of the 400F seat is shorter by an inch or so (to accomodate the longer 400F tank); the rear of the 400F seat is MUCH longer and will hit the 350F grab rail.

pouchey · « **Reply #29 on:** October 11, 2006, 07:25:21 AM »

But the sum of the required modifications seem to be less than that of other options. Any thoughts on what could be done with a 2 inch gap between the tank and the seat?
Would there be an issue with putting a 400 tank on to compensate?

As far as hinge and latch are concerned, are we talking a perfect match?

Kevin400F · « **Reply #30 on:** October 11, 2006, 04:22:56 PM »

The latch is OK, but the hinge tabs on the frames are a little different, requiring you to move the hinge piece on the 400F seat pan forward about 1/2" so. Not a huge deal, since the pan is pretty flat in that area. You could use the 400F tank on the 350F frame, but the OEM 350F headlight mount ears will crunch into the tank at full lock (the 400F used bare fork tubes). Surely an OEM 350F seat pan will show up for you, but if you get your hands on a 400F seat and want to continue using the stock 350F tank, I believe I would remove the upholstery, fab an extension for the front of the pan to fill the gap properly, add foam as needed, rework the rear of the pan an appropriate amount and reinstall custom upholstery.

wardmoto · « **Reply #31 on:** October 11, 2006, 07:29:00 PM »

Damn Ian, the longer this post gets, the worse I feel...sorry for backing out of the sale!!!!

pouchey · « **Reply #32 on:** October 12, 2006, 07:15:42 AM »

It's all good Bryan. You had damn good reasons.

Perhaps someone out there will share your sypathies and dig through their garage for that old 350f seat they are pretty sure they still have . . . .

pouchey · « **Reply #33 on:** October 14, 2006, 05:50:26 PM »

I am putting out an other APB for a 350f seat of any year . . . . Thanks guys and gals

pouchey · « **Reply #34 on:** October 16, 2006, 07:42:56 AM »

Monday Morning cry for HHHHEEEEEEEEELLLLPPPPPP!!!

Even an ugly seat is a good seat . . . .

I don't want to sit on the fraim rails forever.

tmht · « **Reply #35 on:** October 16, 2006, 08:49:54 AM »

http://www.bikeboneyard.com/cb-350f.html

pouchey · « **Reply #36 on:** October 16, 2006, 12:03:46 PM »

excellent, I appreciate the link

tmht · « **Reply #37 on:** October 16, 2006, 12:44:51 PM »

Quote from: pouchey on October 16, 2006, 12:03:46 PM

excellent, I appreciate the link

No problem.

pouchey · « **Reply #38 on:** October 17, 2006, 07:44:54 AM »

How long does it usually take for them to get back to you?

tmht · « **Reply #39 on:** October 17, 2006, 08:44:45 AM »

Only dealt with them once... only took a day or two. I couldn't tell you if that is consistent or not. Heck, given the amount of bikes he has on that site he may very well be looking to make sure he still has the part before he gets back to you.

pouchey · « **Reply #40 on:** October 17, 2006, 12:57:38 PM »

Cool, he got back to me. He has a few, likely with torn covers for 40-60 bucks. He says he can recover for about 100. A little out of my budget, but perhaps I can recover myself or take it to a place.

tmht · « **Reply #41 on:** October 17, 2006, 01:03:58 PM »

No offence pouchey, but you really should check out the FAQ section on where to buy parts for your bike.

http://www.oldbikebarn.com/part.php?id=955&subcategory=Seat%20Covers&bike=CB350&DisplayPerPage=20

Both of the links I have provided have come from vendors listed there.

pouchey · « **Reply #42 on:** October 17, 2006, 08:18:17 PM »

No offense taken, but if I was to buy a torn seat from Charlie and wait a month for a 60 dollar cover I would be in for 100-120. When I see the amount of people out on the forums who pay for custom glass seats, I know there are originals around somewhere. Hopefully, for less than 100 bux. But I appreciate you links none the less.

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #43 on:** October 19, 2006, 06:38:30 AM »

Pouchey..you having ANY luck finding a seat??
DWYJ

pouchey · « **Reply #44 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:01:08 AM »

Well there are some options, but they are all looking pretty pricey. At some point hopefully someone will find one in their garage and feel sypathetic. Ebay has been pretty slow on the seat front and bidding always bums me out cause I usually loose or the good price shoots up too high at the last second. I am a little leary of doing a mod on a seat that doesn't fit, I would hate to buy and ship a seat only to find out I don't have the proficiency to make a workable conversion. Even if I find something thats is ugly, I am more confident in my ability to recover and/or refoam it than mess with the pan itself.

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #45 on:** October 19, 2006, 06:34:31 PM »

Ah well, you are persistent, i'll try and keep an eye out

jevfro · « **Reply #46 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:03:15 PM »

I think this seat is off a 400 (or thats atleast what the guy who sold me my 750 thought it was...)
No real tears just a lil' wear,and it's missing the strap. Also, no mounting hardware... I would let it go cheap if it fit's your needs (seems like this thread has been here a long time!)

Let me know

I have a tank too not sure if it was off the same bike.

Rsnip988 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 19, 2006, 10:48:20 PM »

I re-upholstered my cb750k seat for under $20 looks great , but there are obviously no "grooves pressed in", But then again I am great at hand stitching and making things from scratch, only took me 2-3 days to sew too.

Sorry to hear you are having so much trouble finding one, thought i could share my good re-up story to help cheer you up

RKS

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #48 on:** October 20, 2006, 01:08:57 AM »

Ian..check the Air Cooled Vintage Forum..the guy has a seat he's offering you
Dougieboy

pouchey · « **Reply #49 on:** October 20, 2006, 07:17:00 AM »

Thanks Jev . . . can anybody offer any imput on the 400 seat??

Thanks Dougie.

Yeah, I am strangely unafraid of recovering (even if I had to send a pattern up to my mom in Salem Oregon so she could have a go at it.)

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