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Drag racing seat - BEAR - 19-12-2006
I'm not sure if there is much interest out there, but I'm part way through making a seat for drag racing. The idea is to remove the standard hump and front seat, then replace both with a one piece unit that pushes the bum forward and is as low as you can get a piece of fibreglass over the standard front seat area. This is all Blackzooks fault for pointing out I don't sit far enough forward!
No padding, but I guess you could add a bit.
Very hard to put a price on it, but I've been quoted around $250 to $300 to make a proper mould from which good seats can be made. After the basic seat is made, I'd have to put together some brackets to fit the existing clamp arrangements. Just need the key to remove it (I don't use the front screws).
So I think it's going to end up around $300 min each.
If there's any interest, then I can go ahead and make proper moulds. If not enough interest, it will end up a one-off!
This is part way through shaping
This is just about final shape.
Drag racing seat - aBUSa - 19-12-2006
Bear that is a top idea!!
As you know I have been waiting to get mine back for ages and look what you go and do. I am hoping he hasnt lost it!!
Nice work, it will be interesting to see the final piece.
Shayne
Re: Drag racing seat - Fat Busa Racing 1347 - 20-12-2006
I know I'm still looking for a good race seat, I was going to
get one in from the U.S but I don't really need a race hump as
I already have one. But what you have there looks the goods
so keep us informed to how it works out. I do like the idea
... .... ... Regards Richard
You're the guy that'll be sneaking out of your bedroom at three o'clock in the morning to look at your bike. Paul Teutul,Sr. American Chopper
Re: Drag racing seat - CAS3234 - 20-12-2006
Shayne, I told you where to get it made!
If you had of used Terry, you would have had it back inside of 2 weeks.
Re: Drag racing seat - aBUSa - 20-12-2006
Yeah I know, it was the fear of losing it in the post that stopped me!
All will be good in the end!
Shayne
Re: Drag racing seat - Maj750t - 20-12-2006
looks good Bear, unfortunately i need to slide back in the seat to get behind the screen in the top end of the track .
While were in the area does anyone have a recomendation on supplier of a 6 " tail ?
Re: Drag racing seat - BEAR - 20-12-2006
Shayne,
I intended to buy one of yours to incorporate it into this seat, but in the end got stuck into it.
For big guys, it's probably not much value, as the normal hump is good enough. The other plus for me is that I will put my racing numbers etc on this hump and can be back to standard in a few minutes. Was going to use the original front bolts but will now use the same system as the hump to locate the front edge (putting a 6mm bar across where the bolts go in).
All good fun I guess!
Re: Drag racing seat - MacBusa - 20-12-2006
like I was saying in the email Ian...
It's going to look good and you should have a couple of guys that are interested in them.... New Page 1RegardGrantKing of Stealth Blingwww.blingpartsaustralia.com.au
Re: Drag racing seat - BEAR - 28-12-2006
Cut it all up and re-built it with about 30mm more arse room. Should fit more riders now!
It's in the final stages of preparation ready for a mould to be made. Since the local guy is on holidays, I will make a mould myself. Saves $250!!!
Drag racing seat - aBUSa - 28-12-2006
Thats coming along nicely Bear. great Job.
Shayne
Re: Drag racing seat - Fat Busa Racing 1347 - 29-12-2006
+1
how will they be for someone 90kgs
if they will take the weight, I'll put my hand up for one
when you get it sorted out Regards Richard
You're the guy that'll be sneaking out of your bedroom at three o'clock in the morning to look at your bike. Paul Teutul,Sr. American Chopper
Re: Drag racing seat - BUSGO - 29-12-2006
Looks like a great idea and may not be too bad for the road either.
My 72 Laverda had a moulded fibreglass seat and it was really comfortable on the highway with minimal padding.
Rgds BUSGO
"TAKE MY ADVICE"
I'm not using it anyway!
Re: Drag racing seat - harleymark - 29-12-2006
Looks good 12ml gell pad will make it comfy thats about all i got on me harley seat and you dont get a saw ass
Re: Drag racing seat - BEAR - 29-12-2006
Not sure if I'll bother with a seat pad. If anything, it will be just a show job. ie maybe a few mm of foam under some vinyl. The problem is how to finish the back edge neatly, and where on the hump do you finish it off? Still, hope to be able to play around soon. Should have the mould done this weekend, and then maybe produce the prototype seat next week sometime for trial. Putting all the bracketry in will take a while.
My arse has enough padding, so any extra is just for show really.
Re: Drag racing seat - BUSGO - 29-12-2006
Just a clue on the brackets Bear.
The Laverda brackets were added by simply adding a couple of extra layers of fibreglass over them.
They were made of very thin flat bar and shaped to fit the underside of the seat. You could probably do the same with flat aluminium.
Rgds BUSGO
"TAKE MY ADVICE"
I'm not using it anyway!