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Two seater cafe seats?
« on: March 11, 2009, 05:06:59 pm »
I want to turn my 750 into a cafe racer but would still like to have my girlfriend be able to ride along. I've only been able to think of two solutions so far. One, I could somehow modify a triumph thruxton seat to fit my bike, not sure how hard or how feasible that would be. Or two, I saw a cbx the other day and really like the rear cowl, maybe I could buy and aftermarket cowl and somehow add a seat pan to this and make it long enough to fit a passenger...?

Any input would be greatly appreciated

Also, where can I find wheels? I want to see what different styles I can throw on this thing.
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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2009, 05:28:53 pm »
not sure how cafe it is... but here's my cut down and reupholstered 400f seat.  stock seat pan, cut down foam, marine grade vinyl.







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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2009, 05:42:27 pm »
I used to have an '87 or so 750 Interceptor.  It had a cool cowl that fastened down over the passenger area to make it look like a single seater.  Just an idea.
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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2009, 05:59:52 am »
Quote from: Sweep on March 11, 2009, 05:42:27 pm
I used to have an '87 or so 750 Interceptor.  It had a cool cowl that fastened down over the passenger area to make it look like a single seater.  Just an idea.

That's the same thing the Thruxton and Ducati Monsters do.  Works well.

You can also check to see if you can find a Guillarri (sp?) seat. Those will fit two people.
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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2009, 07:08:15 am »
Heffay,

I am considering doing carbon fiber side covers and front fender for my '72 CB500.  Can you give me a little insight on yours?  Homemade, purchased, if so where, etc...  Thanks man
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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2009, 07:25:20 am »
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G*d d*mn that bike is fargin' bad ass. It looks like it would kick you ass for eyeballin' it.  :P
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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2009, 07:40:53 am »
Yeah Laminar, you have that one custom made?
I saw Benji had a nice two-up seat for sale with a cowl cover.
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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2009, 07:45:31 am »
Quote from: jt1000 on March 12, 2009, 07:08:15 am
Heffay,

I am considering doing carbon fiber side covers and front fender for my '72 CB500.  Can you give me a little insight on yours?  Homemade, purchased, if so where, etc...  Thanks man

i actually purchased them from an ebay guy... they were made by a forum member here TTR400
http://ttr400.com/

they were custom, i was told, at the time... they may have a mold, by now, that they can use... i'm not sure.
excellent quality!
i paid about half price... had i been required to pay what the ebayer originally paid and never used them for... i probably wouldn't have afforded them.  i think i paid 165ish for all 3 pieces... the over 300 that the other guy paid would have been out of my comfort range.
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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2009, 08:54:23 am »
Quote from: Dukiedook on March 12, 2009, 07:40:53 am
I saw Benji had a nice two-up seat for sale with a cowl cover.

Benjie's is the sexiest one I've seen

http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/seatspics.html

(scroll to the bottom)


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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2009, 09:23:08 am »
Quote from: heffay on March 12, 2009, 07:45:31 am
Quote from: jt1000 on March 12, 2009, 07:08:15 am
Heffay,

I am considering doing carbon fiber side covers and front fender for my '72 CB500.  Can you give me a little insight on yours?  Homemade, purchased, if so where, etc...  Thanks man

i actually purchased them from an ebay guy... they were made by a forum member here TTR400
http://ttr400.com/

they were custom, i was told, at the time... they may have a mold, by now, that they can use... i'm not sure.
excellent quality!
i paid about half price... had i been required to pay what the ebayer originally paid and never used them for... i probably wouldn't have afforded them.  i think i paid 165ish for all 3 pieces... the over 300 that the other guy paid would have been out of my comfort range.

Hmmmm.  My friend has a roll of really high grade carbon fiber-we're tossing around the idea of molding our own parts.  If it goes well, we may offer some up at reasonable prices.  If it doesn't I'll be hitting up ebay I guess.
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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2009, 09:30:40 am »
Quote from: Dukiedook on March 12, 2009, 07:40:53 am
Yeah Laminar, you have that one custom made?
I saw Benji had a nice two-up seat for sale with a cowl cover.

Not mine, found it on ChopperCharles, a forum for the CX500. I believe it was custom made, but not by its current owner so he doesn't have a lot of info on it.
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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2009, 05:07:38 pm »
Quote from: FLo on March 12, 2009, 08:54:23 am
Quote from: Dukiedook on March 12, 2009, 07:40:53 am
I saw Benji had a nice two-up seat for sale with a cowl cover.

Benjie's is the sexiest one I've seen

http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/seatspics.html

(scroll to the bottom)

It's also $600... forget that. I guess my best option at this point is a thruxton tail.
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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2009, 05:10:43 pm »
Quote from: mgab on March 12, 2009, 05:07:38 pm
Quote from: FLo on March 12, 2009, 08:54:23 am
Quote from: Dukiedook on March 12, 2009, 07:40:53 am
I saw Benji had a nice two-up seat for sale with a cowl cover.

Benjie's is the sexiest one I've seen

http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/seatspics.html

(scroll to the bottom)

It's also $600... forget that. I guess my best option at this point is a thruxton tail. Or maybe I'll just have to start hammering some metal and see what I can make.

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Re: Two seater cafe seats?
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2009, 05:37:49 pm »
I got one of Carpys 1st seats. Its on a K8.  It works well for what it is designed to do. Passengers can see over you and it does make a good ride for me as a solo ;D

Think I paid $400 or so back then.
Uses your stock pan for ease of access underneath.

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