Author Topic: Wooden seat pan? Is there a better way (Read 7068 times)

inpassing · « **on:** March 13, 2011, 02:49:00 PM »

My project has some idiosyncrasies from the last owner including this wooden seat pan which appears to be a home brew job. Can any one suggest a better option?

Roach · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2011, 02:53:15 PM »

does it function? the way i see it is if it works well the way it is and you cant see it then dont worry about it?

otherwise if you can weld and have access to sheet metal anythings possible

o think it looks fine.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2011, 03:35:05 PM »

If it works it works. If it bothers you that much then shell out the moolah for a a new seat and pan or get to fabricating.

ekpent · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2011, 08:03:38 AM »

As a guy in the furniture business I have to say "Wood is Good".

How about this though,replace the ugly plywood with some nice finished hardwood or some exotic wood that is really nice looking and turn it into a positive.High end cars have great looking real wood in the interior.

Gordon · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2011, 08:06:13 AM »

Quote from: ekpent on March 14, 2011, 08:03:38 AM

As a guy in the furniture business I have to say "Wood is Good". How about this though,replace the ugly plywood with some nice finished hardwood or some exotic wood that is really nice looking and turn it into a positive.High end cars have great looking real wood in the interior.

I like that idea.

That way, rather than being embarrassed when you have to open your seat around your biker friends, you'll actually be looking for an excuse to so you can show off your sweet polished walnut seat pan.

bikerbart · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2011, 08:08:51 AM »

Excellent Idea

flybox1 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:07:07 AM »

sand it well, rout or carve out a SOHC4 logo, stain.

that'd be sweet.

754 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2011, 10:08:37 AM »

Carve some weight out with router, radius the corners, like as if it were billet..

If you were nearby, I could carve out an aluminum one.. you would WANT to SHOW..everyone..

domer · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2011, 10:46:51 AM »

i did my mount (for the same seat) out of aluminum, but it doesnt look any better $:-\$
but it works, mine is screwed on instead of hinged... which kind of sucks...

bollingball · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2011, 11:43:15 AM »

I like it. At the very least sand repaint and put a GOOD sealer on it will last a long time if sealed.

inpassing · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:30:04 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on March 14, 2011, 08:03:38 AM

As a guy in the furniture business I have to say "Wood is Good". How about this though,replace the ugly plywood with some nice finished hardwood or some exotic wood that is really nice looking and turn it into a positive.High end cars have great looking real wood in the interior.

I really like that idea, any suggestions for the type of wood?

-MD

ekpent · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2011, 01:31:24 PM »

A lot would depend on the color you wanted. Walnut would be dark,oak or ash would be very grainy and lighter color.Hickory is nice and has a good grain and is very hard.Now dig deep in the pocket or get lucky but my vote will be some solid good curly or birds eye maple. Yummy just like a cool guitar top.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2011, 01:33:55 PM »

Teak holds up well to water and looks great with a light stain, but you might also see if you can find some scrap marine grade mahogany veneer plywood. Marine grade uses special glue that won't delaminate when it gets wet. Check and see if there are any wooden boat builders or restorers in your area, you don't need much and you might get a good deal on some fairly pricy wood.

Properly sealed though most woods will work.

ekpent · « **Reply #13 on:** March 14, 2011, 01:35:24 PM »

Forgot good ole' teak-Good suggestion

FunJimmy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 14, 2011, 01:45:30 PM »

There's always some exotic composites.

mystic_1 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2011, 08:24:01 AM »

Is that a CB750 K0?

mystic_1

754 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2011, 08:53:19 AM »

I was wondering about that too..
but looking at the pic, I am thinking;

F frame
K swingarm 76 or earlier
KO rear sprocket
KO or K1 seat latch..

how am I doing so far?

mystic_1 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2011, 02:15:11 PM »

Ah looks like it's titled as a 71, could be a late die-cast model that got re-titled the following year.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=85338.msg960599#msg960599

Obviously lots of other things have been swapped on it.

mystic_1

inpassing · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2011, 03:53:57 PM »

If someone wants to help me decipher the VIN here it is:

CB7501049641

The PO swapped out a lot, not always for the better. It's not going back to stock but it will have a lot of the aftermarket parts swapped out.

ekpent · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2011, 06:34:46 PM »

Early 71. Is that # the frame or the engine. Here is a date chart. http://www.hondachopper.com/engine/engine_timeline/timeline.html

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