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Post by raychappo on Sept 27, 2011 15:07:41 GMT -5
This week I've started the strip down of my M for a full restore over the winter (and perhaps the spring and summer at the speed I work).
One of the items that I'm going to have problems with is the seat. My seat base is in a pretty bad state.
Has anyone had a replica made? I guess it would be possible to manufacture one in strengthened fiberglass (or dare I say it.. carbon fibre) by using an original base to create a mould.
Its a bit beyond my skill level but just wondered if it had been done or if anyone had any other ideas?
I've also thought of stripping off seat foam and building up and strengthening the base from the inside.
Or...... Jess, do you have any good seats?
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Post by jm0406 on Sept 27, 2011 15:21:42 GMT -5
Good seat pans are hard to come by........................
Jeff
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Post by raychappo on Sept 27, 2011 15:55:04 GMT -5
I know, even had trouble getting one for my first RE back in 1983  |
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Post by Jess on Sept 27, 2011 18:59:23 GMT -5
This is a very requested item... I wish I had a good source.
If someone wishes to step up and put the capital into having them made, I will happily provide an outlet for them to sell.
Based upon past experiance, I will not place capital into this product. Far too much cost for them to sit on the shelf until someone decides to purchase one.
Best regards,
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Post by riversidogs on Sept 27, 2011 19:56:10 GMT -5
What is damaged on the Seat pan?
You might try to find a auto body man that would be willing to repair it since it seems to be only .050" metal. That is a little heaver than body metal but he should be able to work with it.
For what it is worth
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Post by ziggystardust on Sept 29, 2011 5:57:16 GMT -5
I've seen stalls at major classic bike shows that can fix seat pans to a high standard, try Googling or look in a classic bike mag for information.
Alternatively attend Stafford Show in a couple of weeks.
Z
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Post by raychappo on Sept 29, 2011 9:58:49 GMT -5
I'll be at the Stafford show on the Sunday. I hope to see some other RE5 owners there.
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Post by supersaki on Sept 29, 2011 14:02:04 GMT -5
Hi Ray,
send the whole seat to R.K.lieghton,and for around 100 quid it will come back as new.Ive just got mine back and it was as bad as yours,
Hope this helps.
Roy
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Post by ziggystardust on Sept 29, 2011 16:25:23 GMT -5
Ray, there will be a U.K. M model on the Suzuki Owner's Club stand.
Z
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Post by raychappo on Sept 29, 2011 17:06:10 GMT -5
Thanks for that contact Roy, I'll go over to see them next week as they are not that far away from where I work.
Also, what is the general opinion on the best coating for the frame, powder coating (I know its unliked by a few) or good old traditional paint?
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Post by maleric on Sept 29, 2011 21:24:56 GMT -5
powder coating is the way to go
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Post by kettle738 on Sept 30, 2011 15:30:12 GMT -5
Don't like powder coating at all, yes it can look good, but it tends to be applied too thick and obscure detail, if the colour fades you can't polish it back, it's hard to repair damage and if you get a fuel drip on it it turns white.....or at least it has on my GT750 under the leaking fuel tap.
But the worst thing is trying to get rid of the stuff, as soon as a simple solution to removing it comes along I'll be there, but I haven't found one yet......it's extensive blasting or burning it off, both labour intensive and potentially damaging. I curse the day the PO of my kettle took the easy option.
Mick........kettle738
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Post by raychappo on Nov 10, 2011 17:41:26 GMT -5
Collected my refurbished seat from Leightons today. They've done a fantastic job. The base was broken in two and lots of rot and corrosion.
They've rebuilt the base and recovered. Its like new. I'm very pleased with the job and would recommend them to others who need their seats rebuilding, even if the base looks beyond repair they can do a great job.
Thanks Roy for the contact.
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Post by Jess on Nov 23, 2011 15:33:23 GMT -5
Total Cost??? Inquiring minds want to know...  Best, |
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Post by penny900r on Jan 21, 2012 0:20:06 GMT -5
paint your frame!!! thats wat the japs did! my bikes are multi award winning bikes and i paint everything in the same finishes that they were!!! did i mention i was a painter by trade?? are new seats no longer available??? dont laugh.....
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