seat pan

[Xsvirgin]

I want to get a seat like the one in the link below.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Por0aOv1o...00wAlIL1q6U/s1600/Yamahaxs650_cafe_racer2.jpg

I would like ideas as to where to get a seat pan for this type or any ideas who could make me a seat like the one in the pic?
I want it in leather and have bought the hide but cant find a base.

 

[grepper]

Go to your local hardware store and buy some sheet metal and start cutting and bending. Figure out a way to attach it to your frame. Then go to a craft store and buy some foam, or better yet some neoprene padding. Glue it to your pan, shape with a turkey carving knife and rasp. Then cover. I know that's a pretty brief description of the process. Do some searches here, google, and youtube. Lots of info out there.
Here's a link to get you started. This shop is near me and they do great work.
http://www.hammerinhandcycles.com/media.html

 

[fredintoon]

Hi Xsvirgin,
if you don't fancy making a sheetmetal seat pan, think about fiberglass.
Make yourself a base out of corrugated cardboard and duct tape.
Cover it both sides with one layer of mat and one layer of cloth so the cardboard is trapped inside.
It's a poorboy copy of the way they build spacecraft.
BTW, that shit'll kill you if you breathe enough of the fumes and the glass will itch you to death.
Wear rubber gloves and a tyvek suit and use a disposable cartridge breathing mask.

 

[Royboy]

Skateboard decks abound on ebay in the 15-20 dollar range. Many of them have been converted to seat bases since the kick up pretty well mirrors the one on the bike frame.

roy

 

[weekendrider]

A forum member offers seats. Maybe what you are looking for?
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31993

 

[grepper]

A forum member offers seats. Maybe what you are looking for?
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31993

Well there you go. He even sells just the pan. So it's about how much your willing to spend and how much ya wanna do yourself.

 

[Xsvirgin]

Thanks guys, I just ordered my pan.

 

[Xsvirgin]

Thank you weekend rider it was exactly what I was looking for. I have ordered one and look forward to getting my seat made.

 

[weekendrider]

You are welcome.