Glad I could help!Looks like it's similar to anodized parts. Nothing listed as yellow but if you look through all the gold you'll find some.
This one's close to what I'm after. From Luke's link.
Hopefully it works out for you.Luke.
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Hopefully it works out for you.Luke.
Got the sissy bar suspension figured out.
Springs are a Rockshox spring cut in half from a pair I got from @kingfish254 , some Krate suspension bits, shaft collars and a few washers. Widened the original clamps to 5/8 inch and used 5/8 inch sissy material for the shock tubes.
Ride is firm but not harsh. It gives when you need it to.
Springs are a Rockshox spring cut in half from a pair I got from @kingfish254 , some Krate suspension bits, shaft collars and a few washers. Widened the original clamps to 5/8 inch and used 5/8 inch sissy material for the shock tubes.
Ride is firm but not harsh. It gives when you need it to.
Hmm, lost track of this one along the way. Great read to catch up on. What a cool build. Fastbacks are always sweet rides!
That sprung sissy setup looks way quieter than the ones I made last year on TorRed. Very clean!
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Man, fine work on that sprung sissy! Those shaft collars work well, and I really dig the old Rock Shox springs. This looks so clean and 'factory' set up! 
Suspension fork springs is a brilliant idea! I have been trying to figure where to find springs in that size!
Luke.
Luke.
Thank you guys.
Glad you said something because this one had a rattle.
They're nice for this. Fit right over 1/2 inch sissy bar.
Did a little work on this today. Made some new caps and relocated some washers to below the bottom caps to eliminate the rattle.
It's totally quiet now. Used to make noise if you stood up off the seat. Fairlady seat makes me feel like a creep riding it though..
Used a tall repop sissy for this but cut about 4 inches off.
Glad you said something because this one had a rattle.
Suspension fork springs is a brilliant idea! I have been trying to figure where to find springs in that size!
Luke.
They're nice for this. Fit right over 1/2 inch sissy bar.
Did a little work on this today. Made some new caps and relocated some washers to below the bottom caps to eliminate the rattle.
It's totally quiet now. Used to make noise if you stood up off the seat. Fairlady seat makes me feel like a creep riding it though..
Used a tall repop sissy for this but cut about 4 inches off.
So, you're keeping the saddle as is....?
So, you're keeping the saddle as is....?
I liked it because it reminded me of you.....
...but since you asked..here is the "saddle"..
1st pic taken about 24 hrs ago. Had just pre-drilled for the Krate suspension grommets and Stingray tag.
Then added the gel pad.
Added some green foam I had. Then all the heating, folding and pinching.
...and eventually ended up here.
Installed the Pete Seat grommets and tag. These grommets are similar to the original Krate full floating suspension grommets.
Was just starting to get dark when I got that last pic. Got sleet coming down today. Might have to throw it on the bike later and see how it looks...
Awesome Sparkly Banana!
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Nice job on the nanner!
Nice banana!
Luke.
Luke.
Chad, amazing work on the saddle! I compare watching your top notch work with going to hear a great guitar player. After hearing him play, I can either hang my guitars on the wall and never play again; or I can pick it up and keep practicing. Suffice it to say, I will keep making custom saddles, even if they pale in comparison!
Thank you guys so much. OJ your praise humbles me. I always feel like the seats could be better but I am starting to develop a technique.
Lighting was not great here today but I did snap one pic of the seat on the bike. That about wraps this one up.
Lighting was not great here today but I did snap one pic of the seat on the bike. That about wraps this one up.
Dang.
That seat (and the rest of the bike) turned out fantastic.
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Awesomeness on that seat Chadley! That tops that bike off great!
OJ, I have always felt the same way watching Chad work. He is that guy that isn't afraid to take anything apart and figure it out. Whether it's a 3b motor or a banana seat, he'll figure out the noodle and make it great.
OJ, I have always felt the same way watching Chad work. He is that guy that isn't afraid to take anything apart and figure it out. Whether it's a 3b motor or a banana seat, he'll figure out the noodle and make it great.
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Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
Now you've got me thinking I should have dropped my seat off at your place and said have at it.
I'm not finished with upholstery yet, but it won't look anywhere near that good.
I'm not finished with upholstery yet, but it won't look anywhere near that good.
Verrry good job on that build
