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Code Zero · 06-23-2012, 10:08 AM

So here is my progress tread for my 100% custom 1 piece seat.
Started by removing the seat, wrapping the bike in plastic, taping off the pan area with 4 layers of blue masking tape, coated the tape with paste wax.

Laid down 1 layer of fiberglass roving, 2 layers of fiberglass matting thicker in the "flex and seat areas" and capped it off with a final layer of roving.

The bottom of the pan has 1/8 inch of super high density foam, the top I laid down 2 layers of high density gel foam (from an exercise mat, about a inch thick) then a layer of high density cushion foam. Drilled the hole for the rear bolt and riveted a retaining tab for under the tank support.

From here, I handed the seat over to a good friend of mine that does upholstery, he decided that the top layer of foam I used was not going to cut it in the long run, so in the interest of durability he swapped out my white foam with some green foam cored white closed cell foam.

It's going to get adjusted in a few areas to better fit the bike, just a few areas getting wider in the pocket and where it meets the tanks, then it gets wrapped in flat black textured vinyl and i'll post more photos here when I get it back!

iaintmaci · 06-23-2012, 10:46 AM

Definitely liking the idea and look so far. Keep updating, and if you don't mind....How much?

Code Zero · 06-26-2012, 10:36 AM

60 bucks for fiberglass, resin, plastic drop "cloth", mixing cups, tape and brushes. Spent 20 on the foam that isn't getting used now. Exercise mat was like 10 bucks. Not sure on the cost of my buddies work, but he assured me it would be less than 100. So even at the top end it'll be 190 bucks max. Could have been 170 if I had known that the foam wasn't going to get used. I'm sure I could have found the fiberglass and resin cheaper if I looked around, went to the big orange home store for it.

Code Zero · 06-26-2012, 10:38 AM

Just an update too, it sits lower than it looks, it's not bolted down in the last photo so it looks a little "off" the foam actually follows the struts when it's pushed down into place.

iaintmaci · 06-26-2012, 07:26 PM

I do believe this is going to look killer when you are done with it!

Olinj · 06-26-2012, 07:41 PM

That's cool!

BIGBIRD123 · 06-26-2012, 08:08 PM

Good Job...

**Wood Welder** · 06-26-2012, 08:13 PM

Bookmarked!

King-Pin · 06-26-2012, 08:32 PM

Right on man! sweet seat!

t-man403 · 06-26-2012, 10:00 PM

You'll be thanking your buddy on the foam decision!

Looking forward to seeing the finished product......

06-23-2012, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Code Zero VR Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 90 Thanks: 46 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Custom 1 piece Seat So here is my progress tread for my 100% custom 1 piece seat. Started by removing the seat, wrapping the bike in plastic, taping off the pan area with 4 layers of blue masking tape, coated the tape with paste wax. Laid down 1 layer of fiberglass roving, 2 layers of fiberglass matting thicker in the "flex and seat areas" and capped it off with a final layer of roving. The bottom of the pan has 1/8 inch of super high density foam, the top I laid down 2 layers of high density gel foam (from an exercise mat, about a inch thick) then a layer of high density cushion foam. Drilled the hole for the rear bolt and riveted a retaining tab for under the tank support. From here, I handed the seat over to a good friend of mine that does upholstery, he decided that the top layer of foam I used was not going to cut it in the long run, so in the interest of durability he swapped out my white foam with some green foam cored white closed cell foam. It's going to get adjusted in a few areas to better fit the bike, just a few areas getting wider in the pocket and where it meets the tanks, then it gets wrapped in flat black textured vinyl and i'll post more photos here when I get it back! __________________ 2002 Suzuki Volusia 800

06-23-2012, 10:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
iaintmaci VR Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 90 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Definitely liking the idea and look so far. Keep updating, and if you don't mind....How much? __________________ 2005 C50 Black 2.5" HK Strippers, Plate Laydown, Sohara Skull, Red Undertank LEDs, Homeboy Seat......and more to come

06-26-2012, 10:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Code Zero VR Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 90 Thanks: 46 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	60 bucks for fiberglass, resin, plastic drop "cloth", mixing cups, tape and brushes. Spent 20 on the foam that isn't getting used now. Exercise mat was like 10 bucks. Not sure on the cost of my buddies work, but he assured me it would be less than 100. So even at the top end it'll be 190 bucks max. Could have been 170 if I had known that the foam wasn't going to get used. I'm sure I could have found the fiberglass and resin cheaper if I looked around, went to the big orange home store for it. __________________ 2002 Suzuki Volusia 800

06-26-2012, 10:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Code Zero VR Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 90 Thanks: 46 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Just an update too, it sits lower than it looks, it's not bolted down in the last photo so it looks a little "off" the foam actually follows the struts when it's pushed down into place. __________________ 2002 Suzuki Volusia 800

06-26-2012, 07:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
iaintmaci VR Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 90 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I do believe this is going to look killer when you are done with it! __________________ 2005 C50 Black 2.5" HK Strippers, Plate Laydown, Sohara Skull, Red Undertank LEDs, Homeboy Seat......and more to come

06-26-2012, 08:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wood Welder Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 10,536 Thanks: 923 Thanked 555 Times in 451 Posts	Bookmarked! __________________ Thickness can't be measured! VR WESCALERO MEMBER

06-26-2012, 08:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
King-Pin Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 2,198 Thanks: 215 Thanked 267 Times in 250 Posts	Right on man! sweet seat! __________________ '72 750 Four '86 Virago '07 C50T '07 Nomad

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