Pics of my custom created solo seat (KZ550)

dropdfocus · 10-08-2006

Right now, it's wrapped in black duct tape so I have some type of smooth shell to apply the fiberglass resin to (I plan to rough up the surface of the tape before applying the resin). The rear section was cut down with my sawzall and then I applied expanding spray foam to the seat. After allowing that to cure 100% for two days, I cut down the extra with my sawzall yet again. Then once I got to a rough shape, I used a body file (aka: cheese grater) to take it down the the final shape I wanted.

Over the winter I will have the reamaing seat foam cut away & install a metal pan that will go across the flat section and then curve up to the back. This will allow for a place to install a removeable bottom pan. The back piece will just snap into place with m-to-f connectors.

Next on the mods list will be rear peg accessable custom levers for the shifter and rear brake and mini Cafe racer headlight fairing.

D-Day · 10-08-2006

I like it. The second shot looks like a Ninja tail a little bit. Keep us updated.

gpzrider · 10-08-2006

Looks good. It makes for a very unique look.

sebastian1000 · 10-08-2006

definately a cool project to undertake.....more pics?

dropdfocus · 10-08-2006

Thanks for the kind words guys! I went on a Toys For Tots ride today & got a lot of complements on it. It really changes the look of the bike. I'm thinking of turning the handle bars down in true Clubman fashion once I get my Cafe fairing.
I will get some better pics when I get my camera back from repair.

rstnick · 10-09-2006

I like it. I want to do something similar to mine, having the back portion color matched to my tail piece.

*Tod* · 10-11-2006

That looks pretty good on that bike.

Are you going to try to incorporate some kind of storage compartment into the tail, or leave it solid?

I'm looking forward to seeing the final result, even though we can get a good idea of the final look from what you've already done.

dropdfocus · 10-11-2006

No compartment, just a solid rear for styling.

Thanks very much for all the complements from everyone. It makes me feel like all the work so far has not being for nothing.

elr658 · 10-12-2006

You have more fab in that bike than an entire Harley Owners Group chapter.

SWEET!

dropdfocus · 10-14-2006

Thanks. I like that quote for sure!! I just recently turned the around the Clubman bars and turned them down for the true sport riding effect.

Next is the mini Cafe fairing very soon to finish off the look.

10-08-2006	#1 (permalink)
dropdfocus Lowridin' Minitrucker BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 1,204	Pics of my custom created solo seat (KZ550) Right now, it's wrapped in black duct tape so I have some type of smooth shell to apply the fiberglass resin to (I plan to rough up the surface of the tape before applying the resin). The rear section was cut down with my sawzall and then I applied expanding spray foam to the seat. After allowing that to cure 100% for two days, I cut down the extra with my sawzall yet again. Then once I got to a rough shape, I used a body file (aka: cheese grater) to take it down the the final shape I wanted. Over the winter I will have the reamaing seat foam cut away & install a metal pan that will go across the flat section and then curve up to the back. This will allow for a place to install a removeable bottom pan. The back piece will just snap into place with m-to-f connectors. Next on the mods list will be rear peg accessable custom levers for the shifter and rear brake and mini Cafe racer headlight fairing. __________________ Jason Rymell '80 KZ750 LTD (H1): Cafe Racer / Sport Bike PA Kawi forum rides ROCK!! Last edited by dropdfocus : 10-08-2006 at 09:02 AM.

10-08-2006	#2 (permalink)
D-Day Dead man walking BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,962	I like it. The second shot looks like a Ninja tail a little bit. Keep us updated. __________________ Live fast, die young, and leave a good looking corpse.

10-08-2006	#3 (permalink)
gpzrider Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 2,250	Looks good. It makes for a very unique look. __________________ 93 Yamaha FZR600 70 F5 Bighorn 350

10-08-2006	#4 (permalink)
sebastian1000 Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,068	definately a cool project to undertake.....more pics? __________________ *ZULU X-RAY - 10 ROMEO*

10-08-2006	#5 (permalink)
dropdfocus Lowridin' Minitrucker BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 1,204	Thanks for the kind words guys! I went on a Toys For Tots ride today & got a lot of complements on it. It really changes the look of the bike. I'm thinking of turning the handle bars down in true Clubman fashion once I get my Cafe fairing. I will get some better pics when I get my camera back from repair. __________________ Jason Rymell '80 KZ750 LTD (H1): Cafe Racer / Sport Bike PA Kawi forum rides ROCK!!

10-09-2006	#6 (permalink)
rstnick Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 594	I like it. I want to do something similar to mine, having the back portion color matched to my tail piece. __________________ Vid pics http://www.kz650.info/

10-11-2006	#7 (permalink)
Tod I yam what I yam Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 22,017	That looks pretty good on that bike. Are you going to try to incorporate some kind of storage compartment into the tail, or leave it solid? I'm looking forward to seeing the final result, even though we can get a good idea of the final look from what you've already done. __________________ “Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower

10-11-2006	#8 (permalink)
dropdfocus Lowridin' Minitrucker BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 1,204	No compartment, just a solid rear for styling. Thanks very much for all the complements from everyone. It makes me feel like all the work so far has not being for nothing. __________________ Jason Rymell '80 KZ750 LTD (H1): Cafe Racer / Sport Bike PA Kawi forum rides ROCK!!

10-12-2006	#9 (permalink)
elr658 Eddie Lawson is God! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seymour,CT Posts: 4,655	You have more fab in that bike than an entire Harley Owners Group chapter. SWEET! __________________ 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000R1 #658 1983 Honda CB1100F Blue. www.myspace.com/79cb750f

10-14-2006	#10 (permalink)
dropdfocus Lowridin' Minitrucker BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Williamsport, PA Posts: 1,204	Thanks. I like that quote for sure!! I just recently turned the around the Clubman bars and turned them down for the true sport riding effect. Next is the mini Cafe fairing very soon to finish off the look. __________________ Jason Rymell '80 KZ750 LTD (H1): Cafe Racer / Sport Bike PA Kawi forum rides ROCK!!

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