Author Topic: Which seat should I use???...pics (Read 3651 times)

tsflstb · « **on:** November 30, 2006, 05:34:38 AM »

I've had a fiberglass cafe style seat on my 400 for a while. I like the lines of it, but I've always thought it was about 25% too big for my bike. It seems to be more of a 750 sized seat. I'm holding off on painting the bike until I figure out what to do.

I've had my eye on this Manx Norton type seat for over a year and finally decided to just buy it and see how it looks. I haven't mounted it correctly yet, but I put it on to take some pics last night. It would probably sit an inch or two lower once I get it mounted right. I'm leaning toward the smaller Manx seat...try to imagine it with black or silver tank and sidecovers. I'd also have to clean up the rear and make a bracket for a brake light.

Not sure how to start a poll, but I call upon the good taste of the forum.

1. Old Seat
or
2. New Seat
or
3. Both seats suck, your bike sucks, your garage is dirty, and you are an idiot

Old seat:

New seat:

Gordon · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2006, 05:53:38 AM »

New seat, definitely! It doesn't overwhelm the bike like the bigger one does.

Chris Liston · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2006, 05:56:34 AM »

Being that your stock tank is squarer I like the original seat. Have you thought about cutting it to lower the back hump on it. Both seats look good but your original seat looks better. Just my opinion. If it was about 2" lower in the back it would be spot on.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2006, 06:00:02 AM »

That seat would look big on a 750!

New seat definitely!

sparty · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2006, 06:00:13 AM »

I like the first seat - cafe' all the way.

You can keep things interesting by swithching up the seats every few weeks - just like changing your underwear

Sparty

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2006, 06:01:41 AM »

I don't think that you can add a poll to an existing thread (I tried it on this one). If you want a poll you have to select "New Poll" instead of "New Topic"

ohiocaferacer · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2006, 06:09:48 AM »

Second seat......DEFINATELY!!

By the way....where did you purchase the Norton seat....just curious??

tsflstb · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2006, 07:31:19 AM »

I've thought about cutting down the old seat. The shape goes well with the squared off tank, but it's just too big. It's got a storage compartment built in (I put my lunch in there when I commute

so it's pretty involved to cut it down. My last attempt at fiberglass work was a disaster, so I'm not too keen on that option. Plus I'd need a new cover, etc... and I sew worse than I do fiberglass.

Greg -- the new seat came from www.clubmanracing.com -- I think it's a one man business, but he seems to know his stuff. Mostly British stuff there, but lots of things could be made to work. He's got some nice fairings pretty cheap too.

I'm going to meditate with a couple of beers and look them over again this weekend. I'll probably sell whichever I don't use.

burmashave · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2006, 07:40:18 AM »

I say go for the new seat; however, I'd be fond of a seat with a lunch compartment.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2006, 07:46:37 AM »

New Seat. please.
Bring your lunch in a messenger bag. When in use, it won't scratch the paint like it would on the old seat. I read that in a book.

Rushoid · « **Reply #10 on:** November 30, 2006, 07:52:27 AM »

I always liked the old seat, though i thought it was a bit large. I like the new one more.

I carry my lunch on my back.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 30, 2006, 08:28:24 AM »

NEW SEAT ALL THE WAY !

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Why bring your lunch when you can ditch outta work for an hour and enjoy the weather ?

Quote from: tsflstb on November 30, 2006, 07:31:19 AM

the new seat came from www.clubmanracing.com

Kick ass site - with great prices !
I think I am gonna buy this one for the CB450 project...

Cant beat the price ($150)

matchanu · « **Reply #12 on:** November 30, 2006, 08:38:11 AM »

The problem with the old seat is it's higher than the tank. Just esteticaly it doesn't look right, out of balence and such.

The new seat is far better looking for your particular set up.

It's just my opinion, but the seat should be equal or lower than the tank.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2006, 11:22:36 AM »

new one for sure! I am just brain storming, but is there a chance that instead of making the rear hump on the original smaller you clould just enlarge the rest of the bike. OH I GOT IT! vertical stripes on the rear ( its slimming) and horizontal on every thing else to make it look fatter.YESSSSSSSSSSS

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 30, 2006, 12:44:56 PM »

Quote from: 71cb750 on November 30, 2006, 11:22:36 AM

vertical stripes on the rear ( its slimming) and horizontal on every thing else to make it look fatter.

Thats good stuff

Jeff · « **Reply #15 on:** November 30, 2006, 12:48:14 PM »

The new seat... it's not even a contest.

Jeff

jabbadeznuts · « **Reply #16 on:** November 30, 2006, 12:48:56 PM »

#3. You're an idiot. Your garage is dirty. Your bike is a piece of junk.

Just kidding.

#2 is MUCH better. #1 just looks like it eats the back.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #17 on:** November 30, 2006, 01:21:54 PM »

I vote for the new seat.Nice & tight looking.You could fit a Mack truck in the old one!! The old one might look OK on a different bike though.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 30, 2006, 01:56:02 PM »

The new one

750goes · « **Reply #19 on:** November 30, 2006, 02:05:44 PM »

#1 too much junk in the trunk

#2 in my opinion looks lots better

#3 never put yourself or your bike down - the bike looks good

garage - you are lucky to have one..

mrbreeze · « **Reply #20 on:** November 30, 2006, 02:37:42 PM »

Ditto everything 750goes said.............especially about the garage.

kuyarico · « **Reply #21 on:** November 30, 2006, 02:38:01 PM »

The new seat is sexy. I may have to purchase one myself.

heffay · « **Reply #22 on:** November 30, 2006, 03:22:51 PM »

yes, please go with the new seat! i like the old one but, dislike for all reasons stated. on the new one... i'd like to see it a bit longer so the frame bars don't stick out... whether the signals are attached or not.

tsflstb · « **Reply #23 on:** November 30, 2006, 06:23:46 PM »

Thanks fellas. I'm glad I wasn't just imagining things.

I'm happy with the bike and the garage...just a little tongue in cheek humor on #3 considering some recent threads. I'm subtle like that

. If the kids didn't have all kinds of crap in there it would be really nice.

Heffay - they have a version that's 3 inches longer that I almost bought. I think I like the stubbiness of the short one though. Makes me feel less threatened.

But I hear you on the frame rails. I'm going to clean that up with a license plate/brake light mount so it doesn't just hang out there.

I'll probably put the old seat up for sale here if anybody is interested. Might look better on a 750 or some other model bike.

lendog · « **Reply #24 on:** November 30, 2006, 08:50:25 PM »

New seat with out a doubt!.....nice!

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