Custom seat's
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,492
Likes: 19
From: Illinois
Custom seat's
Hi to all. Getting my seat re-worked is 1 of my mod's on this winter's list. So I would like to hear from those who have already taken this leap, what you had done to it, the material used, if anyone had gel insert's put in, how well you like it and if it was worth it to you and the cost if no one minds answering that last question. If you are uncomfortable putting what you had paid to get it done in this public atmosphere you can send me a private message if you are more comfortable doing it that way. Your secret's are safe with me. I am not interested in those how went out and bought after market seats, I have seen so many guy's on here that have gone out and bought 1, 2, 3 seats before they found what they liked and I want to try and avoid that. The guy that will be doing my seat will let me stand there while he work's it so I can add or take from it as it is being made. I am only interested in those who had them re-worked. The reason is that I want to get some kind of black and white leather patter on my bike to match my paint job. I also think black and white would also go with just about any paint job as well and that may be on my next, 2013-14, winter mods list. I also want to take a little off of the seat for a lower profile and to get a gel insert where my tail bone sits. I'm getting old I guess, sore and paying for all the dumb chit I did when I was a kid. PICTURES WOULD BE GREAT TOO if you have them. Thanks in advance for your time in answering my questions should anyone decide to do so.
Unofficial HDF Chaplain
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 21,128
Likes: 18,024
From: san diego
I had a seat made for my deuce that I had, all custom pan, sting ray inlays with gold leaf paint covering the sting ray. seat was fantastic, comfortable, and truly one of a kind, came at a price though, 2 grand. bitchin seats in Anehiem. very well made. these are things that set your bike apart from the crowd, when it comes to bike shows, testosterone checks in the parking lot, what ever!! If you got the cash and want the uniqueness go for it
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 661
Likes: 3
From: Brooklyn
I had a seat made for my deuce that I had, all custom pan, sting ray inlays with gold leaf paint covering the sting ray. seat was fantastic, comfortable, and truly one of a kind, came at a price though, 2 grand. bitchin seats in Anehiem. very well made. these are things that set your bike apart from the crowd, when it comes to bike shows, testosterone checks in the parking lot, what ever!! If you got the cash and want the uniqueness go for it
Last edited by serjayson; Nov 5, 2012 at 03:04 PM.
Unofficial HDF Chaplain
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 21,128
Likes: 18,024
From: san diego
I will post some when I get home, pics on that computer. sting ray pelt alone runs around 6-7 hundred depending on size and quality. leather and memory foam around 300.00 making the fiberglass pan custom to the bike and all the labor shaping, upholstery, and its 2 grand. thats not an outrageous price for a one off, rare hide, seat. I've seen some alligator ones going around 3k. these are very custom seats, not like the ones from mustang/ saddlemans kinda stuff. When you see a real high end custom bike, 9 out of 10 times they have a very expensive seat like that. I'll post up the pics tonight
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,492
Likes: 19
From: Illinois
To each their own but 2k is out of the ball park for me. I am not cheap and I do not mind spending money on my bike. If you read all that has been done to my bike I think that will reflect that to be true. I also agree though that a seat can be the final touch to a very nice bike though. I think that is true, a nice custom seat can set 1 bike apart from all the other bikes. I would really still like to see pictures of your seat though when you get home and able to send them. It may still give me some idea's. If it does come down to have to spend that kind of money to get what I want then so be it but I am going to look long and hard to try get what I want for a few less buck's then 2k though. Thanks you your time and reply though, any kind of information and pictures are very helpful.
Unofficial HDF Chaplain
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 21,128
Likes: 18,024
From: san diego
heres some picsthey don't do a lot of justice, you can'r see some of the detail of how the seat hugs the rails of the frame and is actually cut out around the fender strut and how close the fit is to the back fender. it is a really nice seat. the gold is inlaid sting ray hide, with gold leaf paint on it to match the gold leaf on the paint work
Last edited by harleycharlie1992; Nov 5, 2012 at 05:04 PM.
Trending Topics
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 661
Likes: 3
From: Brooklyn
That seat definitely fits your bike. Like the way it flows with your bike and the color combo. Looks real good. If you can afford it, and want it, then by all means go for it.
Last edited by serjayson; Nov 5, 2012 at 06:26 PM.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Unofficial HDF Chaplain
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 21,128
Likes: 18,024
From: san diego
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,298
Likes: 0
From: BC
heres some picsthey don't do a lot of justice, you can'r see some of the detail of how the seat hugs the rails of the frame and is actually cut out around the fender strut and how close the fit is to the back fender. it is a really nice seat. the gold is inlaid sting ray hide, with gold leaf paint on it to match the gold leaf on the paint work
That is probably the nicest Deuce I have seen!