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Offline SAJ73

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #30 on: October 17, 2024, 03:40:21 PM »

Thanks guys. It was a fun project, alot of hours went on speculating and planning at first. Most of the first year actually went by with just that, changing ideas on how I actually wanted this bike to look like.

The seat was definitely the most work with, especially since I have never tried leatherwork before. I also had to purchase all of the tools I needed, most of it online so months passed there also. Simply by waiting for parcels to arrive..
But in total actual working hours I spent about a week making that seat, and believe it or not it was the hand-stitching that took the most amount of time. Not the actuall stamping of the patterns and crafting of the leather itself.

Also the tool bag infront of the frame, I made that right after I finished the seat. Even if it is a Honda, I might still need some tools. You never know, right?  :D
You know what HONDA stands for btw? Harley Owners Need Durable Alternatives   :rofl :bolt:

Then I spent alot of time on how I wanted to mount the rear fender, if it should go on the frame or the swingarm. And how the brackets should look.. I went with something solid, 5mm steel plate in a curved shape, cut holes in it kinda similar to the holes in the front brake disk. And powder coated these brackets to get a lasting strong finish.

The plan later is to make some snap-on frame-extention brackets to mount a similar rear seat coushin and a sissy bar, maybe some time during this winter. I need somewhere to strap my backpack when I go for longer trips next summer.  :aok

This is not a finished project, it might never be. But I can drive it now, and enjoy it. There is one thing I discovered after 300+ miles on it, I need to put some more padding into the seat. So I purchased a seat pad made out of very soft gel, that I can cut into shape with scissors. So I am going to cut open the stitching on the rear part of the seat and fit the gel pad in under the leather and stitch it back together.

Here are a couple of more pictures from some other angles of the bike..









Cheers  :cheers:

TheStig


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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #31 on: October 17, 2024, 04:03:50 PM »
The whole bike is really nice. Really diggin the seat and rear fender. A lotta thought in that machine.

You’re gonna do another one, I can tell.

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #32 on: October 18, 2024, 05:19:08 PM »
The whitewalls are cool.

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #33 on: October 19, 2024, 12:29:55 PM »
The whitewalls are cool.

Yes. In this case they balance the view. Wouldn’t put them on every bike, they belong on this one.

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #34 on: October 19, 2024, 02:29:43 PM »
Fin sykkel, mann! Helt greit!

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #35 on: October 19, 2024, 03:24:33 PM »
Here we put salt on Margaritas, not sidewalks.

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #36 on: October 19, 2024, 04:37:05 PM »
I don't see a bell.  ;)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_bell

You need to look again, under the footpeg.  :aok
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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #37 on: October 19, 2024, 06:37:06 PM »
You need to look again, under the footpeg.  :aok

Never heard of it. Maybe thats why I had too bad accidents. Yet survived to irritate people. Or did I? And this is hell. Deep thoughts.

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #38 on: October 19, 2024, 08:13:54 PM »
Thanks guys. It was a fun project, alot of hours went on speculating and planning at first. Most of the first year actually went by with just that, changing ideas on how I actually wanted this bike to look like.

The seat was definitely the most work with, especially since I have never tried leatherwork before. I also had to purchase all of the tools I needed, most of it online so months passed there also. Simply by waiting for parcels to arrive..
But in total actual working hours I spent about a week making that seat, and believe it or not it was the hand-stitching that took the most amount of time. Not the actuall stamping of the patterns and crafting of the leather itself.

Also the tool bag infront of the frame, I made that right after I finished the seat. Even if it is a Honda, I might still need some tools. You never know, right?  :D
You know what HONDA stands for btw? Harley Owners Need Durable Alternatives   :rofl :bolt:

Then I spent alot of time on how I wanted to mount the rear fender, if it should go on the frame or the swingarm. And how the brackets should look.. I went with something solid, 5mm steel plate in a curved shape, cut holes in it kinda similar to the holes in the front brake disk. And powder coated these brackets to get a lasting strong finish.

The plan later is to make some snap-on frame-extention brackets to mount a similar rear seat coushin and a sissy bar, maybe some time during this winter. I need somewhere to strap my backpack when I go for longer trips next summer.  :aok

This is not a finished project, it might never be. But I can drive it now, and enjoy it. There is one thing I discovered after 300+ miles on it, I need to put some more padding into the seat. So I purchased a seat pad made out of very soft gel, that I can cut into shape with scissors. So I am going to cut open the stitching on the rear part of the seat and fit the gel pad in under the leather and stitch it back together.

Here are a couple of more pictures from some other angles of the bike..

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Cheers  :cheers:

TheStig

Really great choice on the color and the seat was definitely worth the time. Really nice craftsmanship all around
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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #39 on: October 20, 2024, 09:18:45 AM »
You need to look again, under the footpeg.  :aok

Indeed I missed it.  :aok
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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #40 on: October 28, 2024, 06:38:06 PM »
My wife's niece and family showed up last weekend for a visit. Her husband lost his dad last year they are/were both motorcycle guys and rode together quite often. They had often talked about taking a trip down here and riding The Tail of the Dragon. Sadly, that never happened. So, I was happy to oblige and honored when asked if I'd ride it with him.

His bike on the left mine on the right.
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Sadly, we found out this was added to 45 min or so before we arrived.
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Gentlemen know you and your bikes limitations. Ride your pace, stay safe and enjoy the ride.

Sorry about the PIC size i forgot to edit it after uploading.

Tail of the Dragon is a fun time.
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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #41 on: October 29, 2024, 10:25:41 AM »
Someone mentioned night flying in another thread. It is a different realm.

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Re: Other hobbies/past times
« Reply #42 on: October 29, 2024, 04:42:46 PM »
Tail of the Dragon is a fun time.

Prolly one of the most epic rides on a bike.