Dont worry about what style your bike is and just build it to make you happy.

Seat recommendation is to call Chuck at C & C Seats and have him set you up. By getting rid of that HD Saddle alone you will make a big change to your bike.

 

Pfft... 30"?? Ha! I just put a 50" wheel on my bike. Come at me bro...



Seriously... this is all I can think of when I see those ridiculous baggers.

ETA: "Ridiculous" in MY opinion. Do whatever you want with your bike and your money if it makes you smile.

Even if it's silly.

 

Sorry to hyjack but show us more of your paint job Fabrikator

 

Hey tbone I will tell you this. I had a gel insert in a seat one time and when you stop somewhere and the thing is in the sun. It will burn your A.. It got hot and stayed hot. The black seats get hot anyway but that thing made it worse. It was comfy other than that. My 2cents on gel. I got rid of that thing quick.
C and c are good. I have had their seats too. I think a high quality foam or high quality memory foam will be better. I plan on another seat too.

 

Ill post more pics on a new thread when I get the bags on, hopefully this coming week.

 

Hey VETERAN 75, thanks for your input. I have heard that story once or twice before, about the heat. This stuff I am getting put in is new though. It's actually a cross between gel and memory foam and it, among other things, has addressed the heat issue. Seriously, this stuff is weird yet awesome. If you are ever out and about and there is a shop anywhere around you that carries it, stop in and shoot the **** with someone and then ask if you can see and handle a sample of it. It actually feels like it should be soaking wet but of course, it isn't. I have been kicking this seat thing around for over a year now and there is no turning back now. It's already off and at the shop. I had actually decided to hold off on my seats because of money issues. I was off of work for a little over 3 months from a triple bypass surgery and disability pay made things tight. I broke my tailbone as a kid and for some dumb azz reason it has decided to come back and haunt me after all these years. So, it came down to a necessity more than an appearance and show type of thing. I am on my bike for a mere 10, 15 minutes and I just about can't stand it. I had to act. Did I go the right route? I don't know, I guess time will tell. I also addressed the "Black Leather heat" issue too. My bike is the stock black and white paint scheme. I am getting the seat finished to match the bike so it will now be black and white as well. The top section of my seat and the smaller passenger seat that I have are now going to be done in white on top, no more black. I am also aware of how much more the white will be to keep clean but I am meticulous when it comes to my bike and I don't see that as being an issue. Now, having said that I am also open to any and all ways and what to use to keep it nice and white. The only thing I did discuss with the guy of any concern was the stitching and keeping that clean. I decided to go with black stitching on the white for 2 reasons. I think that will be easier to keep clean and to give the white some definition. BUT, like I said. It's too late to turn back now. He has the seats and I did give him a down payment too, even though it was not required of me. Really? I guess it;s never to late to pick up the phone and to tell him to hold off but like I said, it's now more about comfort than just for looks. I made up my mind and I guess I am going to stick with it. If I screwed up then you can be the very 1st to tell me "I told you so"! LOL....Again, thanks for your Input VETERAN75, it's much appreciated. Also, on another note, there are some really sick paint jobs on a few of these bikes in this thread. I have never really been a fan of "busy paint jobs" like that but your paintjob on your bike Fabrikator is just down right sick, big time. It may be one the the 1st such paint jobs that I have seen like that, that I really like. The colors even really go well together and it came out super sweet.

 

Tbone don't forget to post that new seat when you get it back. I have been thinking the same design becasue of the heat issues. White top black sides. I hate these skirted seats. So I'm going to simplify it some too when I get there.

 

Will Do.

 

This one is for TBone. As you can see no CA sun or palm trees in these pics. I'm in Central IL, seen a couple that are working on the look, as am I. I have gotten all kinds of comments, people either love it or hate it. I don't really care!

Last year was the first time I had seen a bike with this particular style around here. I absolutely fell in love with the look, I don't care what you call it. Build it for yourself. If you don't stop and take a look back at it when you are walking away from it, then I don't think that you are actually building it for you!

 

Does this count?