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To Install A Solo Seat |
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In
this article Kyle from Lowbrow Customs shows the parts
necessary for a sprung solo seat, and how to install
it step-by-step. The install is shown with a Biltwell,
Inc. solo seat and pivot, and Lowbrow
Customs spring mounts and seat springs. All the parts
necessary can be found here.
Adding
a solo seat to your motorcycle can make a huge difference
in appearance and riding comfort, especially on a
rigid framed bike. Here Kyle from Lowbrow Customs
shows the installation of a solo seat step-by-step
on his first Triumph build with a David Bird hardtail.
The
first step in installing a solo seat is getting the
necessary parts,
which include a solo seat, front pivot or seat mount,
a pair of springs, and spring mounts. Spring mounts
can be fabricated or bought ready to weld on.
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Mock
up the seat and pivot and decide where it needs to
be positioned for your height and riding position;
the pictures shows a typical set up.
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| Measure
the studs on the bottom of your seat pan to determine
the distance needed between the spring mounts. |
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| Mark
the centerline on your hardtail's cross-member and use
your measurements to locate the spring mount positions.
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you can see these spring mounts are radiused to make
mounting easy as possible. |
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| Tack
the spring mounts and make sure to check your measurements
again before welding them in place. You can lay a bead
on one mount and move to the next mount to let each
cool as you weld them up. |
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| Bolt
the seat pivot to the solo seat and again mock it up
and mark the location of the weld-on seat pivot tab
on the backbone of the frame. |
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can then tack the solo seat pivot in place, remove the
allen head bolt from the seat pivot, and then finish
welding the front mount. |
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| Mount
your solo seat on the pivot. The slotted front pivot
allows for adjustment of your seat position. Leather
washers on the spring mounts keeps the springs from
wearing away your paint, and also keeps the springs
from squeeking. |
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| Fender
washers can be used to help hold the springs in place
when you tighten down the nuts on the seat studs. Keep
in mind that the springs compress when you sit on the
seat, so make sure your seat is mounted level and not
at a downward angle that will make you slide back when
riding. |
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| Kyle
with his finished seat, one step closer to being on
the road. |
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