[Romper]

Post #3 in this thread shows a particular type of seat spring.

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/f...nt-solo-seat-bobber-any-help.html#post2072373

Who knows the spec of this 2" spring and where can i obtain them?

The poster of that post is no longer on the forum so i cannot ask him.


Romper

 

[Newdawg]

eBay motorcycle solo seat springs, everything you could ever want is right there

 

[JS60]

J & P Cycles

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/8200105

 

[Newdawg]

For the price J&P sells them for you can buy 1 set and 2 more backup sets from EBay.

 

[Romper]

Thanks guys!

ROmper

 

[rockcity]

Those are 2 inch torsion type seat springs. You can find them on ebay for under $10.

 

[Romper]

Thanks guys.

How do these springs differ to the straight up and down bobber seat springs that BCB sell with their seat kits?

Romper

 

[rockcity]

I assume you're referring to barrel-type springs. There's really no difference. Spring ratios are about the same. The barrel spring may be an inch taller as bobber seats typically use a 2 inch torsion spring or a 3 inch barrel spring.

I have sets of both, purchased on eBay from a bobber build I did about a year ago. I ended up not using either as the look of both didn't fit my application.

 

[Romper]

THasnk.

What did you use instead of then?

Romper

 

[rockcity]

I used a 1/4" flat steel bar. Pics and details in the post below. I explain how I mounted my seat in post #8.

http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98569

 

[Romper]

well done.

how does the ride feel now without any springs underneath your seat?

Romper

 

[rockcity]

Honestly, the ride is no different. These bikes aren't hardtails so the seat springs are a redundancy. That's why I didn't mind letting them go. As you can see from the look of my seat, the springs would have thrown off the lines.

 

[Romper]

Thanks.

I notice you have a different rear suspension setup (with springs on the outside) and not a mono shock like the stock vn900 has. What is your model bike again?

Post 11 in that thread states you referred to a pdf you downloaded for a DIY bobber seat.

Would you mind forwarding that pdf to me?

[email protected]


Romper

 

[rockcity]

When I say thrown off the lines, I mean the springs would have pitched the seat so far forward that the angle between the pivot point of the front mount would have been a severe, ugly, mess.

 

[rockcity]

That bike is a Vulcan 500. I'll definitely forward the PDF as soon as I get home. I'm actually laying around at my office looking busy right now.

 

[Romper]

lol - thanks - yes - looking busy - we all go through that....

Romper

 

[rockcity]

I didn't find the PDF in my files at home but a quick Google search yielded a direct hit. Follow the link below and save the PDF to your computer/device. This has more than you'll need to make your seat. Don't be discouraged. It's a lot of info, but you can do whatever you want. I did.

http://www.chopperhandbook.com/saddle-making.pdf

 

[Romper]

cherrs buddy. thanks.


romper