Cafe Racer Seat Pan Build
If you really actually truly follow these steps and really actually listen to what i m saying don t skip steps don t half ass bits of the process because it was cheaper or you didn t have that tool etc etc you ll wind up with a nice seat that doesn t use 4 cans of bondo.
Cafe racer seat pan build. Which turned out very nicely i must say. It should also be sturdy enough for long rides and weather proof. Tools i use or recommend. Honda cb350t 1969 1971 open upward seat pan cafe racer motorcycle seat with metal pan 4404.
Not only did they do a great job but the price was pretty good. A good cafe racer stock seat pan should be well constructed stitched properly preferably hand stitched and prevents water from penetrating through. If the seat pan feels a little weak and you want it stronger you can always add layers later. If you use a general grade fibreglass matt and lay up 4 6 layers you should be fine.
1978 1981 honda cx500 standard deluxe shadow cafe racer modified seat pan 4403. And here she is. Here s how you do it the definitive guide on making your cafe racer seat. This is the best pic of it for now also did my first commissioned seat.
The motone cafe racer seat pan is made from high quality composite glass fibre and has a universal fit. Airhead bmw cafe racer cafe seat pad r65 seat pan upholstery. It reflects the environment the era and the owner of the bike. It is just part of a cafe style seat.
If you do fibreglass a seat pan the only re imforcement i use is the cross bar on the 2 screws. And this one i am actually proud of. Ok everyone wants it here it is. I dropped the seat pan off at this place.
I re did the rising sun seat for the xs750 a 3rd time. Yet there are things we can do to ensure that the result will look solid and professional. Just prepare the surface properly and repeat the fibreglass steps. We hooked up with our newest boutique manufacturer legendary motorcycles who builds some of the best cafe racer seats and fuel tanks on the market and put together this how to for installing a fiberglass abs plastic or sheet metal seat pan.
Universal cafe racer seat base and pan made from high quality composite glass fibre can be used with a wide variety of bikes but designed with bikes like the 70s big four japanese bikes such as the honda cb750 in mind. Finding stock cafe racer seat pans will enable you to have this installed quickly. Granted it was like the most simple seat pan ever. I ve been influenced by motorbike design for several years and have built my own café racer.
All padded up and ready for some bum lovin.