Topic: New C&C solo seat for my SERK4 (Read 6706 times)

Black Diamond · « **on:** June 26, 2008, 11:01:30 PM »

I just got my C & C solo seat with a detachable back rest, and rear pillion. They are recovering the rear passenger backrest pad to match. I had them mimic the stock seat's pattern. I used the charcoal snake insert to accent with the Silver Dust color.

The box was marked fragile but was crushed on top by UPS. The large wrinkles in the seat are a result of this abuse. I hope they come out after some time. I'd like to let the sun heat it up some but the sun has been kind of rare in the midwest so far.

I really like the rear fender paint job having more exposure. Have a little buffing to do on some slight rubs from the stock seat but I think they'll come out. Looking for a good idea on what to put in the left over hole on the fender.
(I bet I'll be sorry I opened that door) Here's couple of pictures thanks to Firedood helping out....again!

Black Diamond · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:02:07 PM »

Black Diamond · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:02:47 PM »

Black Diamond · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:03:15 PM »

Black Diamond · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:05:12 PM »

5

I sit about an inch lower and feel more like I'm part of the bike instead of sitting on top of her. If the rain gives me some time, I'll give a ride report later.

sadunbar · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:06:37 PM »

Your new seat looks great, Jeff...

I like the insert! I am not familiar with C&C...

Black Diamond · « **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:09:42 PM »

Thanks Scott

They're out of California. Talked with one of the owner, Chuck. From order to delivery....5 days. Workmanship looks top notch. The backrest is very adjustable and much more comfortable than the stock.

JW

Fired00d · « **Reply #7 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:14:36 PM »

Jeff,
Seat looks great.

I just get the feeling I've seen it (pictures) before.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Twolanerider · « **Reply #8 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:15:53 PM »

Quote from: sadunbar on June 26, 2008, 11:06:37 PM

Your new seat looks great, Jeff... I like the insert! I am not familiar with C&C...

Thought I'd heard of them before but wasn't sure. Found them on the web here: http://www.ccseats.com and pretty sure it's the place I was thinking of. East LA/Compton area in Paramount. Check out their "custom" section on the website. Sweet stuff.

The Road King seat here looks very sharp. It's perfect with the bags too. Very very nice.

The look is great. Any idea yet what it'll be like for comfort and ride?

sadunbar · « **Reply #9 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:20:44 PM »

Those are some nice looking seats... #39 in the custom section is nice... the fits to the fenders and tanks look first class!

Twolanerider · « **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:24:49 PM »

Quote from: sadunbar on June 26, 2008, 11:20:44 PM

Those are some nice looking seats... #39 in the custom section is nice... the fits to the fenders and tanks look first class!

I zoned in on that one also. It looks as if they've got that low sculpted look down to an art form. Really sharp seats. You can almost say that something that looks as good as a lot of those do wouldn't even have to be all the comfortable to put up. You can almost say that

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Black Diamond · « **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:35:14 PM »

Hey 2lane

Haven't had any seat time yet. Just tossing a leg over for initial feel, the saddle really cradles you. The seat scoops up enough the back rest will only see duty on trips. The padding is firm but not hard. Hope to get couple hundred on her this weekend.

JW

Black Diamond · « **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:39:24 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on June 26, 2008, 11:14:36 PM

Jeff,
Seat looks great. I just get the feeling I've seen it (pictures) before.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Heck Gary

If it wasn't for you, I couldn't post photos at all. I'm generally confused just trying to type.

JW

Twolanerider · « **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2008, 11:48:15 PM »

Quote from: Black Diamond 110 on June 26, 2008, 11:35:14 PM

Hey 2lane

Haven't had any seat time yet. Just tossing a leg over for initial feel, the saddle really cradles you. The seat scoops up enough the back rest will only see duty on trips. The padding is firm but not hard. Hope to get couple hundred on her this weekend.

JW

Good luck with it Jeff. Hope it feels every bit as good as it looks. If it does you've got a real home run there.

skreminegul07 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 28, 2008, 03:53:58 PM »

Quote from: Black Diamond 110 on June 26, 2008, 11:09:42 PM

Thanks Scott

They're out of California. Talked with one of the owner, Chuck. From order to delivery....5 days. Workmanship looks top notch. The backrest is very adjustable and much more comfortable than the stock.

JW

BD,
How does the solo seat mount? Does it have the two tabs on the rear? One of the pictures on their site shows a single tab with nothing in it, others show no tabs at all.

Black Diamond · « **Reply #15 on:** June 28, 2008, 07:52:37 PM »

skreminegul07

After you remove the bracket for the stock rider backrest, you attach a chrome bracket that protrude above the rear fender with a single attachment point. This matches up with the single chrome bracket at the center back of the seat. Use the supplied acron nut and your done.

I may be sending the seat back for repair for the wrinkles UPS provided. Chuck (C&C) called them (UPS) and set everything up for the return. Then he called me back to tell me he is staying on top of this as this has never happened before

Also I put about 250 mile in the saddle. Much better than the stock seat. I have no problems riding all day long with this baby. I am very pleased with the comfort. I left the back rest on. If a TV was on in front of me, I'ld have fallen asleep, just like at home! This seats a winner.

JW

Hoist! · « **Reply #16 on:** June 28, 2008, 08:35:02 PM »

Looks awesome Jeff!

Man, between the new motor, seat and your finishing touches, the bike looks really great!!! Now get out and ride the chit out of her! I hope your rain stops someday before winter comes!

Hoist!

Black Diamond · « **Reply #17 on:** June 28, 2008, 10:04:52 PM »

Thanks Howie

Got back just in front of another rain front. I saw several in the area building Arks.... I'm going to hold off one more week!

JW

Black Diamond · « **Reply #18 on:** June 29, 2008, 08:12:10 PM »

skreminegul07

Couple pics of the bracket

Black Diamond · « **Reply #19 on:** June 29, 2008, 08:12:48 PM »

2

hope that helped

TN · « **Reply #20 on:** June 29, 2008, 09:19:38 PM »

nice seat.

the leather will always have a bit more character.

i luv my c&c fastback.

enjoy

TN

kona76 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2008, 08:52:28 AM »

Hey Jeff,

I can't get over the solo seat looking so sharp. Opening up the rear fender for more light is a great view of the paint job we share. I think this is top notch!

I started searching for screamin' eagle artwork in chrome for the remaining hole; something I would use if I went to a solo seat.

Great looking bike.

Mike K.
kona76

miker · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2008, 09:57:03 AM »

Nice! Look great.

I sure wish the the idiots at the Moco would have finished the paint on the 07 serk rear fender...
It looks silly stopping halfway up...Bastids!

Black Diamond · « **Reply #23 on:** June 30, 2008, 06:26:32 PM »

kona76 Thanks Mike. Great idea on filling the hole. Let me know what you find!

miker Who can figure why the moco does what they do!

TN I agree with you. This is a top notch seat. Thanks for the info on C & C!

Black Diamond · « **Reply #24 on:** July 03, 2008, 11:56:13 PM »

Happy 4th of July to all.
The crease and wrinkles did not come out of the seat so the seat was sent to UPS to be inspected. Even though the box was marked fragile in 4 places, the box had damage from a load being placed on top of it. This of course damaged the seat. However, UPS told Chuck (C & C Seats) that they did not package the seat well enough so UPS is taking no responsibility for the damage.

Chuck called me. He is going to inspect the seat and will make it right. He immediately told me I will be satisfied no matter what he has to do to get it right. Now that is customer service. Him calling UPS. Him arguing with UPS. Him calling me. Him assuring me he will make me happy. This is a very good company!

I will post new pics when the new seat gets here. Oh ya, THANKS FOR NOTHING UPS.

JW

skreminegul07 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 04, 2008, 09:41:34 AM »

Quote from: Black Diamond 110 on June 29, 2008, 08:12:48 PM

2

hope that helped

Yes, thanks for the pics. I may be doing the same once I figure out the best way to hide the missing golf leafing.

Black Diamond · « **Reply #26 on:** July 04, 2008, 02:20:03 PM »

skreminegul07

Here's wishing you good luck with that endevour. Wish my seat was back. Now that I've had the solo seat, the stock seat really SUKS

JW

Lzyboy · « **Reply #27 on:** July 04, 2008, 06:28:33 PM »

I will keep my comment short. here it goes. Nice look'n seat... Hope you enjoy.

Black Diamond · « **Reply #28 on:** July 24, 2008, 11:02:55 PM »

Heres a photo of the C & C drivers backrest.

Black Diamond · « **Reply #29 on:** July 24, 2008, 11:03:58 PM »

Compared to the stock. I have also figured out how to post pics without bothering Gary!

miker · « **Reply #30 on:** July 25, 2008, 07:35:55 AM »

Black Diamond · « **Reply #31 on:** July 27, 2008, 02:33:27 AM »

Hey Miker

Seat w/backrest $490 + $150 for custom design and charcoal snake insert. Why do my toys cost so dang much???

JW

skreminegul07 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 28, 2008, 08:56:52 AM »

Quote from: Black Diamond 110 on June 30, 2008, 06:26:32 PM

kona76 Thanks Mike. Great idea on filling the hole. Let me know what you find!

miker Who can figure why the moco does what they do!

TN I agree with you. This is a top notch seat. Thanks for the info on C & C!

I was just looking at the pictures again and thought that a chrome strip similar (Ironsides rivets) to the trim on the leather bags would make a nice addition on top of the fender starting at the solo seat bolt and covering the extra bolt hole.

Black Diamond · « **Reply #33 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:23:42 AM »

I have had a couple of request to post pics of the pillion mounted. As I am currently looking for a new female riding partner, more than likely a BSR, the pillion is on more often.

JW

Black Diamond · « **Reply #34 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:24:38 AM »

Black Diamond · « **Reply #35 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:25:37 AM »

#3

I can't believe the leafs are coming down already!

Black Diamond · « **Reply #36 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:26:41 AM »

Here she is with the whole C&C set up on her

JW

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