Really nice work on the Boards, I'm no surfer but appreciate good work.
The bike is shaping up nicely too.
thanks!
Really nice work on the Boards, I'm no surfer but appreciate good work.
The bike is shaping up nicely too.
I really like the way your bike is shaping up! I like the parcel rack on the tank, it has that Triumph TR6 vibe!
I had also meant to comment on your surf boards. If I’m not interrupting your build thread, I’m curious do you just do custom one off boards for individuals? Do you own a surf shop? They look like works of art!
Soo the more I look at the seat, the more I’m less convinced I like it. It looks unbalanced, I agree and I think the seat is just too big. I have another option I’m working on so it will most likely end up on the chopping block.
I’m actually a contractor by trade, specializing in surface repairs, but I’ve always been into building stuff and the art of hand building surfboards has all but gone away and it was something I didn’t want to happen so I spent years learning it. (The learning really never ends). I pretty much just build them custom for individuals and one local shop here in town. It’s a small market that wants very high end boards and willing to pay. I care more about the art then the profits
Just a thought, but you are obviously well equipped to lay fiberglass and make a seat to your own liking. By the quality of your surfboards I am surprised you haven't already gone this route. I would think it would be right in line with your talents to lay a fiberglass seat pan and shaping your own foam. That would certainly be a good way to narrow it down a bit like you had hoped for. I think you should give it a shot. What could go wrong?
Seat option 2.
Seems to fit better. Needs a grab strap and gotta figure out how to mount it. Just kinda sittin on there at the moment (as is the tank)
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Seat two gives a nice subtle hourglass shape that compliments the tank lines looking from the back. I like it.
Seat option 2.
Seems to fit better. Needs a grab strap and gotta figure out how to mount it. Just kinda sittin on there at the moment (as is the tank)
That looks great!!
When I redid my factory badges, I poured clear(ish) epoxy over 'em. You plan on going that route?
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CB450? Thats outstanding! Love the diamond pleat. What kind of sewing machine do you have? What kind of tank is that, a Horizon from 4 into 1?here is the seat off my last build. I’ve no problem making one, was just hoping to avoid some of the work and buy one haha. What could go wrong??
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CB450? Thats outstanding! Love the diamond pleat. What kind of sewing machine do you have? What kind of tank is that, a Horizon from 4 into 1?