Cafe racer seat

fordtech · Posted: August 17, 2006, 4:56 pm Post subject: Cafe racer seat

Where would be the best place to find a cafe style seat for my 1980 650. I've looked around and most say they are universal fit , if thats the case what company do you guys recommend? Thanks

royfisk · Posted: August 17, 2006, 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

Try airtech , that seems to be good quality glass

fordtech · Posted: August 17, 2006, 7:57 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

Thanks, I'll check them out.

KYLEPRESTON · Posted: August 22, 2006, 10:04 am Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

YOU CAN TRY GLASS FROM THE PAST I WAS JUST AT A BRITISH SHOW THIS WEEKEND AND A FEW GUYS WERE RUNNING THERE SEATS SAID A LITTLE FINISH WORK WAS NEEDED BUT VERY NICE.

KYLEPRESTON · Posted: August 22, 2006, 10:08 am Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

YOU CAN TRY GLASS FROM THE PAST I WAS JUST AT A BRITISH SHOW THIS WEEKEND AND A FEW GUYS WERE RUNNING THERE SEATS SAID A LITTLE FINISH WORK WAS NEEDED BUT VERY NICE.

royfisk · Posted: August 22, 2006, 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

I think omars has some stuff too

jetmechmarty · Posted: August 23, 2006, 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

Here is the link to the Omar's narrow seat:
omarsdtr.com/cafe3.html

This one might work too:
www.hotwingglass.com/s...race.shtml

arty

fordtech · Posted: August 23, 2006, 6:44 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

Thanks alot for the response guys. I really like that one from hotwing. Can that be fitted to the bike without any major mods to the frame or anything?

Cafe_Shop · Posted: August 23, 2006, 11:38 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

Most, if not all, will require some frame work. Namely cutting off the tail of the frame behind the shock mounts. I'm working on a custom cafe tail. If you can wait a month or so, I can make you one for way less than everybody else is charging.

jetmechmarty · Posted: August 24, 2006, 9:29 am Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

Regarding Hotwing Glass, if you contact Dave Burgess (contact info on his website), he will be glad to tell you what's involved in mounting his seat on a XS650. He has plenty of XS650 experience.

arty

fordtech · Posted: August 24, 2006, 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

Thanks Marty, I'll check into that. I dont have a problem doing the work, I just wasn't sure what all had to be done.

KYLEPRESTON · Posted: August 25, 2006, 8:08 am Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

If you want a good seat why not use the stock pan and have new foam or cut down the foam your self. I have taken the seat pan from a 73 tx750 and cut and rewelded it to fit my 73 tx650. I am using the stock foam I reshaped with an electric knife. smothed with my dremel and a grinding bit. I am having re coverd soon.
To each there own, I like the idea of metal instead of fiberglass.

jetmechmarty · Posted: August 25, 2006, 11:31 am Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

I had a seat recovered and slightly modified by SARGENT CYCLE PRODUCTS in Jacksonville, FL. They did a fine job. It was not cheap. CORBIN does this service as well.

I've beed led to believe the OMAR'S seat has metal reinforcement and is of excellent quality, but I am repeating hearsay.

I have no experience with HOTWING GLASS other than seeing some of his stuff on bikes. I have not heard or read any complaints about his products or services. Dave is a good guy and I wouldn't hesitate to do business with him in that regard.

Peace
arty

fordtech · Posted: August 25, 2006, 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: Cafe racer seat

I wouldn't have a problem with recovering an original seat, but there was no seat on the bike when it was given to me Laughing

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