solo springer seat for 800

[jmbo]

Drift! is correct.  The front seat mount bolts through the spacer and into the rear tank hold down.  I love the seat. The two up seat had me sitting forward too far.  With this seat I am sitting a few inches further back and I can stretch my legs. Comfort wise it is basically the same as the stock seat.  Now I just have to make the seat rail.

[Drift1]

GB if I'm not mistaken the seat is bolted to the same point in the front just over the spacer plate . The plate fills the gap to give a smoother flow with out the gap between the seat and tank .

JMBO know that's what the doctor ordered  That's a nice flowing illusion brother ..... fantastic job 

[greenbarn]

The last thing I needed to do was fab a spacer shield to fill the gap between the seat and tank.  Done!  Banged it out the afternoon and powder coated it.

JMBO: If I'm not mistaken, in a previous pic the front seat mount was bolted to the bolt where you just bolted that new cover (which looks good, BTW).  Where did you mount the seat?

[2beers]

I put one one mine but I had to do away with the springs and fabricate my own mouting brackets. Bit I love the way it looks and it lowered the seat height about 6 inches, which is perfect for me because im 6'4" and I have long arms.

Jake, how about a pic of your seat mounted that way?  My Singh seat is mounted on the springs and I'd like to see the difference.

[jmbo]

The last thing I needed to do was fab a spacer shield to fill the gap between the seat and tank.  Done!  Banged it out the afternoon and powder coated it.

[greenbarn]

Note to self..........thong picture of me on the new seat to GreenBarn.......colour version, not black and white......

Now, Ratman, that WON'T be necessary!

[Drift1]

Nice shot of the seat JMBO  Thanks for the " clean " version ....

[jmbo]

Photo of sprint solo seat ( No thong!)

[CDNRatMan]

  Note to self..........thong picture of me on the new seat to GreenBarn.......colour version, not black and white......

[greenbarn]

Cool Beans!   You're a great fella, D1!   I don't care what Ratman says about you!!!   

That is a good thought for my future (much) 800 project, though.   I need to get the Corbin solo that I bought on there fist, though, to see how I like that!   

[Drift1]

GB already covered my man . A quote from Singh himself 
- I can sure offer VDR members a 10 % discount on all my items. Needless to say, ebay takes 12 % of the sales price's share, so anyone buying direct will also get a 12% discount on top of the 10 %.
I also offer a 5 % veterans discount.

[greenbarn]

Wow were did that come from, I never even thought that you would be skimming off the top somehow, I know you would be doing it out of the goodness of your heart, to help your fellow Drifter Riders.
My feeling is kind of hurt over this, but I will get over it some time soon.

I didn't think so either!!   As a matter of fact, I just assumed you were picking up 10-25% of the cost, just to show us what a GREAT GUY you really are, helping out your fellow Drifters, and the Good Mr. Singh as well!!!   

[Drift1]

Ratman no hard feelings my friend , I figured you'd have something to rib me about once learning of this ......

[CDNRatMan]

No Ratman I'm not making a dime off this

Wow were did that come from, I never even thought that you would be skimming off the top somehow, I know you would be doing it out of the goodness of your heart, to help your fellow Drifter Riders.
My feeling is kind of hurt over this, but I will get over it some time soon.

[Ironraven]

Wow... Singh's work is fantastic.  Been chatting with him on FB for a bit, dude has skills.  Hoping I can score one of his seats this year for sure!

[Drift1]

For all those looking for a solo sprung seat , Singh just messaged me and is back doing his leather work after 8 weeks of therapy and rest . He suggested I handle his dealings here in the states so if you need something please pm me .
No Ratman I'm not making a dime off this .

[pcarrell]

There is Singh Saddlerie on facebook. He is selling a bolt on kit at reasonnable price.

I thought he just did the seat.  I didn't realize that he had the mounts too.  That's cool!

[greenbarn]

Now, PERSONALLY, I'd like to see pics of all these springer seats....  all in one place like this....  that would be a big help for the rest of us!

[jake_n_around]

I put one one mine but I had to do away with the springs and fabricate my own mouting brackets. Bit I love the way it looks and it lowered the seat height about 6 inches, which is perfect for me because im 6'4" and I have long arms.

[Drift1]

JMBO , the Singh saddle for the 800 also requires two holes to be drilled . Simple job though for anyone thinking of going sprung seat route .

[jmbo]

I have a Singh seat on my 1500. Only needed to drill two holes to mount it.  I understand the 800 is a direct bolt on.  Love the seat. I was worried that a seat without padding would literally be a pain in the butt. Not so. The springs absorb the bumps just as well as my stock double seat did.

[Nanook]

There is Singh Saddlerie on facebook. He is selling a bolt on kit at reasonnable price.

[pcarrell]

Lots of people have gotten a springer seat on their Drifters, both 800 and 1500.  A Harley K model seat and brackets can be finessed to work (takes some light fabrication), though all the springer seats I've seen need a cover fashioned to cover the battery.  As far as I know, there are no bolt on deals that are ready to go.  Everything is custom.

[flash]

Has anyone put a solo springer seat on a 800 Drifter? I would like to know where I can find the mounting brackets and hardware.
I would like to have a "bolt on" setup if possable.
I am looking for a solo seat and have a 2up seat w/hand rail, mounting hardware.