Topic: seat fabrication? thoughts and suggestions please.

[kopptl]

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!
~Tom.

[nokrome]

what level are your metal fab skills ?

[kopptl]

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.

[nokrome]

are you wanting something rounded or more of a squared off/boxy style ?

[kopptl]

im thinking more boxed off, with a sort of duck tail.

[KingCustomCycles.com]

Check my website under "how it is done"  I have a whole series of seat fabrication pictures and techniques.  Enjoy.  KingCustomCycles.com

[kopptl]

thanks man!

[strynboen]

have made this for my 400..a different cafe/ducktail seat..build over the old seat

[kopptl]

i dont have an old seat to build over...  i wish  i did. plus im not gonna wrap it with fabric or foam.

[kopptl]

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.