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clgenelin

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Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« on: March 19, 2013, 03:24:49 AM »
Does anyone have any recomendations or experience with bolt on Cafe seats for the '77 CB750K?  I'm looking for a quick, cheap, and easy bolt on seat and fender combo.  I've seen some examples on Carpy's website.  Are there others for a reasonable price with good quality?
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2013, 04:53:45 AM »
maybe check this one out: http://www.hondaclassic31.com/servlet/the-ALL/s/81/Categories
but since i work on my 77 there was nothing"quick, cheap and easy to bolt on".
maybe the sparkplugs ;) ;) ;)
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2013, 09:26:52 AM »
That first link looked good there

There are others like Dime City and stuff too

Once you get foam and upholstery on there you are looking at 200$ atleast usually
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2013, 09:44:36 AM »
get your seat rebuilt/reshaped/reupholstered and retain your existing hardware.
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2013, 09:59:17 AM »
got mine at roccitycafe.com

composite, not fiberglass.  great quality, solid and ready to paint.  $100 ($237 upholstered).  if you go to his site, check out the roadster seat.  scrolling down, you'll see my cb550f i built a few years ago (the last pic).
fits the 750's nicely, too.   
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2013, 09:07:36 PM »
"quick, cheap, and easy "
Are you a hipster?
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2013, 10:40:40 PM »
I like my airtech seat on my 78.  I went with the seat pan for it and got the Dime city cycles seat mount kit but really, I could have used some plywood and got the same results as the mount kit but live and learn.
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2013, 11:01:24 PM »
Those cafe seats sure are pricy. I guess I'm not hipster enough...
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2013, 06:00:43 PM »
you can get a new cover and foam from Hondaclassics31 that installs on your seatpan in a couple of different styles I bought one for my 78 for about 140 cdn
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2013, 06:01:08 PM »
Then make your own...
Quote from: goldarrow on March 20, 2013, 11:01:24 PM
Those cafe seats sure are pricy. I guess I'm not hipster enough...

I hear ya. Now make your own. :)
Sorry not trying to be a dick. I had my own shop for a long time and everyone wanted max cool performance but........ they want it quick and easy and cheap. With that I say make your own. Who the hell wants to spend a load of $$ just to have the same look as all the others. Have fun, Own it, Do it, and stuff.
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2013, 03:27:27 AM »
Quote from: Gregorymoto on March 20, 2013, 09:07:36 PM
"quick, cheap, and easy "
Are you a hipster?

No, I'm poor.  As such, I'd rather invest the little money I was able to allocate for this project into improving the reliability and performace of the motorcycle.  A nice looking seat is a tertiary concern.  Instead of wasting money on a poor quality one, I was hoping to get useful information regarding the experiences of others on this forum.  Thanks for your valuable input.
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2013, 04:17:07 AM »
Quote from: clgenelin on April 08, 2013, 03:27:27 AM
Quote from: Gregorymoto on March 20, 2013, 09:07:36 PM
"quick, cheap, and easy "
Are you a hipster?

No, I'm poor.  As such, I'd rather invest the little money I was able to allocate for this project into improving the reliability and performace of the motorcycle. .

Then leave it the way it is, following a fad isn't making it better or saving money. Clean up what you have and save for proper mods later. I would love to know how a cafe seat is making it better , they already are reliable bikes, get it going well before even thinking of doing anything else...
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Re: Cafe Seat Rec's for '77 750
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2013, 08:01:36 AM »
Quick, cheap and easy to bolt on is a combination that does not work together.
Try another combination of descriptors.
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