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Thinking about making a bobber seat????.

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by A2zcustomupholstery, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. A2zcustomupholstery

    A2zcustomupholstery New Member

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    I just bought a 82 xj 650 last month and went to town on changes. I want to make it look like a bobber. I started with a pan and hinge from good ol e-bay for 40.00 bucks. I welded the pivot pointand nuts to hold the hairpin springs. I tool the seat with the old pirate skull stuff. Here is where I am now.

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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Why not just put a tractor seat on it.
    Bober seats just don't ride good very far.
    Or mabe I'm just gittin Old
    cardboard, Jun 14, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Why not just put a tractor seat on it.
    Bobber seats just don't ride good very far.
    Or mabe I'm just gittin Old
    cardboard, Jun 14, 2011
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    A2zcustomupholstery New Member

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    @Cardboard,I have to disagree with the comfort level. I left the rear springs on it and added springs to the seat. That should raise the comfort level. Being a 45 year old fat guy, I need all I can get. Plus I can't compare that recliner you sit on to a piece of steel with a yoga mat. LOL :roflmao:Thanks!!!
    A2zcustomupholstery, Jun 14, 2011
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    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    Yep...You're just getting old!!:D:roflmao:

    Real nice job on the seat...you gonna put a cover over the battery to clean up under the seat??
    Lucifer, Jun 15, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Looks good, ya think the seat will work?

    I mean getting the gals to surrender the booty to ya....:roflmao::roflmao:
    hotroadking, Jun 15, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I like it, looks good.
    FLHTbiker, Jun 15, 2011
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  9. A2zcustomupholstery

    A2zcustomupholstery New Member

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    Well almost done with the seat. I need to add light yellow to the teeth and clear it. Thanks for looking!!!

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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I really like this seat a lot. I think that you have a lot of talent!!!
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 27, 2011
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    A2zcustomupholstery New Member

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    Thanks guys, I plan to leather out the fenders and sides to match the seat.
    A2zcustomupholstery, Jun 27, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    pm me your phone number, i need to send a seat,,,,thanks
    chuck
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    I finished the fender and will put it on tomorrow.

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    All look real good , but have to say the fenders in leather is not my cup of tea but do look good :cool:
    cowboy, Jul 7, 2011
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    You have a very good talent, looks good.
    FLHTbiker, Jul 7, 2011
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    A2zcustomupholstery New Member

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    just finished the rear fender....

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    That look better then thought it would
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    Yep, I have to cover up the mess under the seat.....
    A2zcustomupholstery, Aug 9, 2011
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    Well got the grips done tonight!!!

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