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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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Question DIY custom seat?
Anyone try to do their own modifications to their seat? And, will pre-2005 seat solo and separate pillion pans fit 2006 and up models. The attraction to the pre 2006 pans is bolt together design.

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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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I just modded my seat, probably more extreme than most but i cut the pan down about 3 inches in width and shaved the foam down a lot. It is about 1/2" to 3/4" thick at the most.
Needs a bunch of fine tuning and a cover.


 
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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The solo was originally a plain black mustang tripper.

The pillion I made from scratch using some foam. Oh and then I made the backrest pad.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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I made my own the same way that_guy did.
 
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Originally Posted by laroc
The solo was originally a plain black mustang tripper.
.......... The pillion I made from scratch using some foam. Oh and then I made the backrest pad.
That's some nice leatherwork and the hand stitching looks great. What did you seal the leather with to give it that look?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 12:38 AM
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I shaved down my stock seat about 3/4", rounded off the sharp edges around the foam, and added a small gel section I cut out of a bicycle seat pad. Also cut down the pillion pad so it follow the new seat lines.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by R_W_B
That's some nice leatherwork and the hand stitching looks great. What did you seal the leather with to give it that look?
Thanks. I airbrushed the leather using 'fiebing' leather dyes and just polish up with Fiebings 'Aussie Leather care' which is a beeswax. The colour will fade over the riding season but thats ok it should all look good as it ages.
 
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Check out diymotorcycleseat.com. I've been modding mine a bit here and there until I get it just how I want it. Then I'll probably get it custom covered.
 
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Great replies. I'm inspired. Maybe my search for the perfect seat is over. I'll just have to make it.

Anyone know if pre 2006 pans will fit post 2006 frames?

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will a 2008 Ultra Classic Electra Glide seat fit 96 super glide
 
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