In my quest to build a brat style XS650 I chose to go down the road of a flat seat rather than a drop seat. I thought I'd share the photos I took during the fabrication of the seat and see what you guys thought.
I started of course with cutting out the basic shape of the seat pan.
Then I had to cut the rear of the seat pan to fit the fender. I found the best way to get the bend of the curve was to use an old empty gallon paint can clamped to a table. Then it was welded up using tig.
In order to make the front go closer to the gas tank there was a little bit of fabrication work that needed to be done. I built a custom front to the seat pan so that I can remove the front bracket anytime I want via the bolts coming in from the bottom. I also made sure that it covered the gas tank mount.
After the seat pan was finished I took it a local shop to have it padded and covered and have to say that he did an excellent job with it. The bike has a little bit more work to do to it currently but it's looking great so far. I was surprised to see how much of a difference the seat made.
I started of course with cutting out the basic shape of the seat pan.
Then I had to cut the rear of the seat pan to fit the fender. I found the best way to get the bend of the curve was to use an old empty gallon paint can clamped to a table. Then it was welded up using tig.
In order to make the front go closer to the gas tank there was a little bit of fabrication work that needed to be done. I built a custom front to the seat pan so that I can remove the front bracket anytime I want via the bolts coming in from the bottom. I also made sure that it covered the gas tank mount.
After the seat pan was finished I took it a local shop to have it padded and covered and have to say that he did an excellent job with it. The bike has a little bit more work to do to it currently but it's looking great so far. I was surprised to see how much of a difference the seat made.