Author Topic: Got my new seat back today. (Read 3213 times)

pddpimp · « **on:** March 15, 2007, 03:43:38 PM »

Just picked up my newly covered seat today and I'd have to say that I am very pleased with it. The bike is a 77 CB750 with a "76 tank. I had to modify the seat brackets to move the seat forward. Oh and I found a cool little Autometer gauge for the oil, less than the ones you find on Ebay, $30. And it matches my speedo and tach.

Don't mind the body work

Nice and bright, so my blind ass can see it.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2007, 03:48:21 PM »

That looks great! Who did the seat for you?

Your bike is looking awesome! The drag bars are a nice compromise and look the part.

P.S. I just love seeing motorcycles in the living room. That’s what it’s all about.

Cheers
FunJimmy

LoopsAndLogic · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2007, 04:03:21 PM »

Very Nice seat indeed!!!

More pic's and info please

736cc · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2007, 04:07:35 PM »

Nice motorcycle seat.
Lose the couch.

LoopsAndLogic · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2007, 04:18:23 PM »

Where did you mount your oil pressure gauge?

If only I could get my bike past the 4 stairs to my family room

bill440cars · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2007, 04:24:01 PM »

Man Oh Man, That IS turning into one fine creation there!

Keep up the good work and keep those details and pictures coming.

I don't really ONE area of the bike that I like. I just like it all. I like the look of the motor, the seat and the front end looks just right even with the fender. The fender looks like it just blends in with the rest of the bike, and that's the way it should be.

BTW, even if I could get my bike in the house, it'd be a guaranteed way to meet my maker earlier than I normally would.

More power to you all who can do this.

Later on, Bill

MrFry · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2007, 04:54:17 PM »

very nice!!
perhaps that's what i need to do - just to get me by till i find something perfect (so probably forever).

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2007, 04:57:08 PM »

Your bike is looking good! Excellent job on the seat. Really nice garage. I do like that gauge. Few more details about the gauge please. Where did you find it & how much? I could use 2.

pddpimp · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2007, 05:09:42 PM »

Thanks guys, I like it as well. I gave the guy the mod. seat pan with a drawing and I think he did a great job.

I got the seat done for free. There is and 72 year old guy I used to work with that owns his own shop, and Ive helped him out a few times over the years, so he payed me back you could say. I tried to pay him, but he woudn't take any money from me. Karma I guess

The gauge is mounted in the oil galley plug on the right side of the engine. It is an Autometer gauge #2177, they come in black too. I found it for $30 to my door.

Some may not like the couch, but I've had it for quite a while and it's sooo ugly, I gotta keep it.

Oh, and I had too get it up 5 stairs to put it in the living room and I know it'll be a fun ride down the plank and out the door.

LoopsAndLogic · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2007, 05:17:31 PM »

Oh, and I had too get it up 5 stairs to put it in the living room and I know it'll be a fun ride down the plank and out the door.

Would you mind asking your friend what foam he used for the hump?

I thought you were suppose to connect the gauge to the oil pump just under the left sprocket cover???

bill440cars · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2007, 05:22:23 PM »

Quote from: LoopsAndLogic on March 15, 2007, 05:17:31 PM

I thought you were suppose to connect the gauge to the oil pump just under the left sprocket cover???

I've seen several with gauges, over the years, and I think they all were mounted on the right like that.

Later on, Bill

pddpimp · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2007, 06:49:50 PM »

Well, I built the seat, he covered the seat. The hump is molded from spray foam in a can (Home Depot) and then covered with fiberglass matte. It was then finished up with body filler to smooth it out, a couple coats of primer, then sealed. Oh yeah, then covered. Where I place my butt is modified stock '77 CB750K foam.

Master Ted · « **Reply #12 on:** March 15, 2007, 07:36:10 PM »

Seat looks great... how about more pics from further back and behind from an angle?

Yes, that's the ugliest f**king couch I've ever see. Do you wear sunglasses in that room?

CB750R · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2007, 09:14:32 PM »

Great looking project my man! I have wintered my old VFR in my living room before I bought the CB, and now my spare room in my appt is an engine shop!!! Ok give it up where did you get the autometer gauge that cheap from?? I want names!!

pddpimp · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2007, 03:39:01 AM »

I dug up the packing slip for the gauge...Atlantic Speed is the name of the company and I see it was $34 to the door, not $30. And I DID get it of Ebay.

My bad. I just knew the Autometer makes these cool little gauges from when I built drag cars.

Hope you all can use the info. Autometer #2177

old750 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2007, 07:41:17 AM »

Can you get a top view pic of the bars? Bike looks awesome. Love the shop.

pddpimp · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2007, 08:02:49 AM »

Here you go...

Stu400 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:04:59 PM »

Any chance of a pic of the whole couch!!!

pddpimp · « **Reply #18 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:16:31 PM »

Whoa, that'll be a tough one. It's a "L" couch, and quite vintage. Made the same year as I was, 1975. When I got it, it was still in plastic.

MrFry · « **Reply #19 on:** March 16, 2007, 02:02:57 PM »

Quote from: staphcar on March 15, 2007, 07:36:10 PM

Seat looks great... how about more pics from further back and behind from an angle?

Yes, that's the ugliest f**king couch I've ever see. Do you wear sunglasses in that room?

i'd like to see some pictures of this as well

chung · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2007, 02:08:59 PM »

That's one of the nicer seats I've seen posted here. But I love the couch too so.......

I guess that means that we both have good taste, Huh?

pddpimp · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2007, 02:51:20 PM »

Quote from: chung on March 16, 2007, 02:08:59 PM

That's one of the nicer seats I've seen posted here. But I love the couch too so.......

I guess that means that we both have good taste, Huh?

TRU DAT!!!

pddpimp · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2007, 03:00:26 PM »

old750 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2007, 06:38:34 PM »

Thanks for the pic. Hey that's a nice tail end too! Where did you get the lamp? I think I've seen it someone on a site that sells generic tail lamps. I want to get rid of my ugly stock lamp. Bike looks really good.

pddpimp · « **Reply #24 on:** March 16, 2007, 07:02:51 PM »

I don't really remeber where it came from, CRC bike parts, I think. Its an old british bike knock off. It was around $39.
Thanks for the compliment. \

Have a good one.

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