Topic: Need honest opinions on this change (Read 4916 times)

1abastarsmda · « **on:** July 25, 2011, 07:40:53 PM »

I think it looks awesome, but what do the real critics have to say?

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2011, 07:41:19 PM »

and another

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #2 on:** July 25, 2011, 07:41:41 PM »

and one more...

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2011, 07:44:00 PM »

While I was at it, I added gel pads front and rear.

sadunbar · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2011, 07:45:51 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on July 25, 2011, 07:40:53 PM

I think it looks awesome, but what do the real critics have to say?

I agree... 100%

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2011, 07:50:15 PM »

I think the critics will suggest you get new hinges.....

Oh.....The saddle looks fine!!!

mjb765 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2011, 07:52:07 PM »

Quote from: WestCoastRuss on July 25, 2011, 07:50:15 PM

I think the critics will suggest you get new hinges.....

Oh.....The saddle looks fine!!!

I agree..the seat looks great, but the hinges are killing me!!

Fired00d · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2011, 07:58:09 PM »

Looking good!!

and the hinges....

look like mine.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2011, 07:59:52 PM »

I think you guys need to get better computer monitors. Those are the nice chrome hinges that we did the group buy on a few years ago...much nicer than the ones from Harley, but also more expensive. Here's a better pic of the hinges.

Fired00d · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2011, 08:05:59 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on July 25, 2011, 07:59:52 PM

I think you guys need to get better computer monitors. Those are the nice chrome hinges that we did the group buy on a few years ago...much nicer than the ones from Harley, but also more expensive. Here's a better pic of the hinges.

I could see them... that's why I said they look like mine... I just haven't installed mine yet.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Wrongway · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2011, 08:08:02 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on July 25, 2011, 08:05:59 PM

I could see them... that's why I said they look like mine... I just haven't installed mine yet.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Interested in selling them? I promise to keep them clean!

Fired00d · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2011, 08:09:01 PM »

Quote from: Wrongway on July 25, 2011, 08:08:02 PM

Interested in selling them? I promise to keep them clean!

Sorry.. they were a gift.. I'm keeping them.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

mjb765 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2011, 08:10:36 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on July 25, 2011, 07:59:52 PM

I think you guys need to get better computer monitors. Those are the nice chrome hinges that we did the group buy on a few years ago...much nicer than the ones from Harley, but also more expensive. Here's a better pic of the hinges.

Crap--you are correct!!! A thousand apologies for the mistake......and did I say the seat looks good too!!!

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #13 on:** July 25, 2011, 08:39:32 PM »

oooops....those eyes are getting older aren't they

smkymtnboy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2011, 08:49:33 PM »

not an expert but looks good to me!!

how does the gel feel in comparing stock seating?

Trimster · « **Reply #15 on:** July 25, 2011, 09:09:19 PM »

Looks awesome. Stock seat recovered and reworked? or?

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #16 on:** July 25, 2011, 09:10:36 PM »

Quote from: smkymtnboy on July 25, 2011, 08:49:33 PM

not an expert but looks good to me!! how does the gel feel in comparing stock seating?

So far, the gel feels good, but I just got my seat back on Saturday and I've only put about 50 miles on the seat. I'll have to take a much longer ride to see if there is any difference, since the seat was already pretty comfortable for me. My BSR said she could feel the difference immediately.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2011, 09:14:54 PM »

Quote from: Trimster on July 25, 2011, 09:09:19 PM

Looks awesome. Stock seat recovered and reworked? or?

Yes, it's the stock seat recovered. Areas of foam were cut out to place the gel pads in place without changing seat height or having uneven seating areas. Then a thin layer of foam on top of the gel pads and then the heating pads put back into place on top of the thin layer of foam.

OhioDave · « **Reply #18 on:** July 25, 2011, 10:04:12 PM »

Looks awesome Dave, you and the BSR need to ride this direction and try it out.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #19 on:** July 25, 2011, 10:13:06 PM »

Quote from: OhioDave on July 25, 2011, 10:04:12 PM

Looks awesome Dave, you and the BSR need to ride this direction and try it out.

I'd like to, but she's gotten herself stuck working Saturday's and we've only been able to get out for early evening Saturday rides and Sundays. The only long ride we've been able to make was a trip to Louisville last month. If we find a way to get out that way, I'll give you a call.

fresh oil and pipes · « **Reply #20 on:** July 25, 2011, 10:25:38 PM »

The seat looks great the only issue I can see with it is you put on one of those red bikes now if it was on one of the really fast green ones welll .................................

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 25, 2011, 11:12:44 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on July 25, 2011, 07:40:53 PM

I think it looks awesome, but what do the real critics have to say?

I think you should have Consulted Twolane first. He has a palate for the Color RED like none other. I feel it should of had more POP.

Brad

Looks Great

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #22 on:** July 25, 2011, 11:34:30 PM »

Quote from: hdbrad03 on July 25, 2011, 11:12:44 PM

I think you should have Consulted Twolane first. He has a palate for the Color RED like none other. I feel it should of had more POP.

Brad

Looks Great

Brad, can you translate that into English for me? I have no idea what you are trying to say.

I was in Erie last week for Roar on the Shore, but I was only there for a quick stop and had to get back home or I would have called while I was in town. Nice event though.

Buy early · « **Reply #23 on:** July 25, 2011, 11:52:11 PM »

Love brown & tan leather on red. Even into the burgandy family. Looks rich. The croc is a nice touch too! Very well done. And, by the way, the only critique that really matters is yours.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #24 on:** July 26, 2011, 12:17:38 AM »

Quote from: hdbrad03 on July 25, 2011, 11:12:44 PM

I think you should have Consulted Twolane first. He has a palate for the Color RED like none other. I feel it should of had more POP.

Brad

Looks Great

Well........ I had the same impression Brad did. Saw the and first thought was wanted to see pics with the bike not in the shade.

I like it. A lot. But I think I'd like it better if the tan colors were a few shades lighter to contrast more with the dark red. To give it more "pop!"

Out of the shade in good light it might just have more pop though. So solely based on my own feeble eyes it is very sweet with the potential to cause diabetes in good light.

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 26, 2011, 04:27:18 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on July 26, 2011, 12:17:38 AM

Well........ I had the same impression Brad did. Saw the and first thought was wanted to see pics with the bike not in the shade.

I like it. A lot. But I think I'd like it better if the tan colors were a few shades lighter to contrast more with the dark red. To give it more "pop!"

Out of the shade in good light it might just have more pop though. So solely based on my own feeble eyes it is very sweet with the potential to cause diabetes in good light.

I thought it was a compliment! You so creatively designed the seat on the RED Roadglide. I thought you could help ~~fix design flaws~~ in Dave's Seat design.

Brad

CVOThunder · « **Reply #26 on:** July 26, 2011, 06:32:59 AM »

Looks good but I agree with the tan/parchment being a good option. Sure is a knock out bike color and layout but then red is one of my favorite colors. Heck I like a lot of the different colors if they're done right. The black SEUC is another favorite.

FUZZNUTS · « **Reply #27 on:** July 26, 2011, 06:51:54 AM »

Looks good to me Dave

..................................................Fuzz

jamnflhxse2 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 26, 2011, 05:22:02 PM »

Looks great!

Dr.D · « **Reply #29 on:** July 26, 2011, 05:53:29 PM »

I do like it but, leather colors and paint colors are a risky venture. Black is black but browns and reds are another story. Perception of color match and beauty are subjective.

Is the surface texture and suppleness of the leather such that the gel can be appreciated?

LarryB · « **Reply #30 on:** July 26, 2011, 07:11:38 PM »

looks great Dave, the freshman class don't know about our way cool T/P hinges

mjb765 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 26, 2011, 07:22:03 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on July 25, 2011, 11:34:30 PM

Brad, can you translate that into English for me? I have no idea what you are trying to say.

I was in Erie last week for Roar on the Shore, but I was only there for a quick stop and had to get back home or I would have called while I was in town. Nice event though.

I missed you in Erie...I put a post up to see if anyone was going. The wife and I spent a few days up there and would have liked to meet for a beer......

Mike

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #32 on:** July 26, 2011, 09:27:33 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on July 26, 2011, 12:17:38 AM

Well........ I had the same impression Brad did. Saw the and first thought was wanted to see pics with the bike not in the shade.

I like it. A lot. But I think I'd like it better if the tan colors were a few shades lighter to contrast more with the dark red. To give it more "pop!"

Out of the shade in good light it might just have more pop though. So solely based on my own feeble eyes it is very sweet with the potential to cause diabetes in good light.

I originally picked out a color combo that was about 2 shades lighter. My BSR talked me into the darker shades. I'm glad she did now. The guy that did this had a Road King seat and removable backrest done in the lighter shades I was thinking about and when I sat them on the bike, they stood out a bit too much. They didn't blend in with the rest of the bike, which was something I wanted to accomplish. The lighter color still looked good, and that's what I thought I wanted, but comparing the 2 on the bike, my personal preference was more fulfilled by what I got, and I suppose that's what it really important.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #33 on:** July 26, 2011, 09:30:48 PM »

Quote from: Dr.D on July 26, 2011, 05:53:29 PM

I do like it but, leather colors and paint colors are a risky venture. Black is black but browns and reds are another story. Perception of color match and beauty are subjective.

Is the surface texture and suppleness of the leather such that the gel can be appreciated?

It's not stiff like the stock material, so I would definitely say my buttocks feel the gel...if it's appreciated won't be known until I take a real long ride.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #34 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:28:54 PM »

Quote from: 1abastarsmda on July 26, 2011, 09:27:33 PM

I originally picked out a color combo that was about 2 shades lighter. My BSR talked me into the darker shades. I'm glad she did now. The guy that did this had a Road King seat and removable backrest done in the lighter shades I was thinking about and when I sat them on the bike, they stood out a bit too much. They didn't blend in with the rest of the bike, which was something I wanted to accomplish. The lighter color still looked good, and that's what I thought I wanted, but comparing the 2 on the bike, my personal preference was more fulfilled by what I got, and I suppose that's what it really important.

That is absolutely the most important thing. Individual favorites is a fun discussion from the bleacher seats. But that's all they are. If the BSR likes and if you like than it can't be wrong

.

Hotrod50 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:33:53 PM »

I'd like to see one in that distessed kind of leather, like what they used to put in the King Ranch Ford's.

HDbean · « **Reply #36 on:** July 27, 2011, 12:47:44 AM »

Nice touch, if it's comfortable then you have a winner

MAT · « **Reply #37 on:** July 27, 2011, 01:26:32 AM »

At first I wasn't sure, maybe cause I have the same bike and I didn't ever imagine to turn the seats to that shade ( non black ), but the more I look at your pictures it's growing on me. Most importantly is you and yours like it and it's comfortable. Enjoy and ride safe!

MAT

napalm · « **Reply #38 on:** July 28, 2011, 11:14:15 AM »

Dave,

The seat looks great...coming to Maggie Valley this September?

napalm

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #39 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:22:46 PM »

Quote from: napalm on July 28, 2011, 11:14:15 AM

Dave,

The seat looks great...coming to Maggie Valley this September?

napalm

Don't think I'll be able to make that one.

2k · « **Reply #40 on:** July 29, 2011, 06:19:27 PM »

No doubt, I have always been a fan of a closer color match on seats. Black on everthing is boring!!

Chains · « **Reply #41 on:** July 29, 2011, 09:17:08 PM »

Looks good, never would have thought moving away from black, but it makes it unique and if it site better thats great too.

1sharprdkg · « **Reply #42 on:** July 30, 2011, 10:45:34 PM »

Refreshing change from black,black,black. Looks great! Way to think outside the box! The guy that did it, does he have a business or just a friend or what? My seat needs work.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #43 on:** July 31, 2011, 05:54:51 AM »

Quote from: 1sharprdkg on July 30, 2011, 10:45:34 PM

Refreshing change from black,black,black. Looks great! Way to think outside the box! The guy that did it, does he have a business or just a friend or what? My seat needs work.

He's a local retired guy that does everything in his garage and driveway. He does motorcycle seats and hot rod interiors. He does nice work with quick turnaround.

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