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Offline kopptl

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seat fabrication? thoughts and suggestions please.
« on: August 02, 2010, 10:13:26 PM »
ok, i want to build a cafe seat for my 76 cb750k. i have no pan or anything to start from, ive been trying to wrap my mind around this, and its turning my brain into knots...
i am using 20 gauge diamond plate alluminum. anything is appreciated! thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2010, 10:16:18 PM »
what level are your metal fab skills ?
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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2010, 10:18:28 PM »
i am a really good welder. dont have many fab tools. but have acces to a good sized shop with tools. i can fab most anything, i just need to have an idea of where to start. i dont on this one.

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« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2010, 10:26:08 PM »
are you wanting something rounded or more of a squared off/boxy style ?
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« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2010, 10:27:16 PM »
im thinking more boxed off, with a sort of duck tail.

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Re: seat fabrication? thoughts and suggestions please.
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2010, 04:06:35 AM »
Check my website under "how it is done"  I have a whole series of seat fabrication pictures and techniques.  Enjoy.  KingCustomCycles.com

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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2010, 06:52:10 AM »
thanks man!

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Re: seat fabrication? thoughts and suggestions please.
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2010, 10:03:42 AM »
have made this for my 400..a different cafe/ducktail seat..build over the old seat
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http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=60973.0
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Re: seat fabrication? thoughts and suggestions please.
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2010, 10:53:25 AM »
i dont have an old seat to build over...  i wish  i did. plus im not gonna wrap it with fabric or foam.

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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2010, 10:37:18 PM »
i actally got a #$%* ton done tonight, by just starting cutting out part and peicing it together, should be ready to be tack elded tommorow.