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Posted by OR Seedman
 - December 14, 2016, 12:46:15 PM

the seat wasn't as hard as I thought it would be....I added the fringe by using self-adhesive velcro and pulled the longest fringe off of the Fire&Steel 2 up seat that I have.....it's a couple of inches short in length on each side...but it works for now.  I am trying to find some longer (about 40 inches end to end) black leather fringe for a REASONABLE price, but DAMN! that stuff is expensive!!

I am amazed at how strong the exploding rivets are...and you don't need a back plate (washer) like with regular rivets....I have put some real force on the rail to see if it works loose, but is hasn't yet....should be fine with normal riding....

Posted by tj
 - December 12, 2016, 09:14:56 AM

The seat looks great...nice job!

Posted by Trall
 - December 11, 2016, 22:59:42 PM

It's coming together well and looks fantastic

Posted by OR Seedman
 - December 11, 2016, 14:03:27 PM

thanks....the only things I have left to do are the front fender Indian Head light and I am having a custom rack made that mounts to the top bolts on each side of the saddelbag mounts and spans the rear fender with enough room for the fender to float.  It is being formed for the chrome rack I used to have on the rear....should be done soon and then I can get it mounted up and see how it works.....pics will be posted when done...

Posted by outlaw
 - December 11, 2016, 11:56:22 AM

Dam that looks very smart :),

Posted by mittico68
 - December 11, 2016, 02:17:49 AM

Those stuff really compliments your bike!
Well done...

Posted by Old Drifter
 - December 10, 2016, 20:33:43 PM

Looks awesome! What a difference from the before look.

Posted by OR Seedman
 - December 10, 2016, 18:34:43 PM

Picked up a tank bib and a 24 inch rear fender bib from PHcustoms.com for a total of $96 with free shipping.  Also got a buddy seat rail for my springer seat at JP Cycle for $83 brand new.  Mounted it to the seat with 4 exploding-type wide flange rivets and viola!  the last picture is before the rail and bibs....makes a big difference in appearance....and sorry for the messy garage background....I am moving out my Paramount Universal gym in my 3rd garage bay this winter to make room for my bike and shop tools..... ;)

Posted by outlaw
 - December 10, 2016, 12:36:39 PM

What I done was bolted the seat to a steel plate , then used the 2 holes in the cross bar that is under the seat, and bolted it to the plate, with a bar under the cross bar as well, and yes I did cut the long bolts down.

Posted by Old Drifter
 - December 04, 2016, 10:58:16 AM
Quote from: CARPE DIEM DRIFTER on November 30, 2016, 18:49:55 PM

or-seedman, I have a studded tank bib made for the 800 classic and studded rear fender bib  made for the Nomad. They fit and match perfectly and IMO look great. Both are made by Kawasaki parts/ Fire and Steel. They are getting harder to find but worth the effort for factory accessory quality for your scoot.

I just found an NOS black studded one for my 1500 this morning. You're correct, they are getting harder to find and don't come up very often. Especially for the '99 & '00 1500.
Posted by outlaw
 - December 04, 2016, 10:31:07 AM

Will sort it out on the week end, as it is dark when I go to work, and dark when I get home on week days.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - December 03, 2016, 17:21:57 PM

   8) Glad it worked out for you my friend.

How about some nice clear close ups of the seat mounting mods.....

Posted by outlaw
 - December 03, 2016, 14:39:40 PM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on November 30, 2016, 19:49:46 PM

:o I just sent the last of the tank bibs I had to the UK for a rider over there.

The bib looks great on the tank, with the springer seat that I fitted as well

Posted by OR Seedman
 - December 01, 2016, 13:27:46 PM

since I will be going down to Northern CA on a business trip very soon, I will swing by Chilhowee and check their stuff out.....there is a non-leather one on ebay, but doesn't really look that good....

I have a 2-up Fire and Steel seat on my 800 right now, but have been unable to find the matching tank fender bibs.....

Posted by chief
 - December 01, 2016, 10:34:52 AM

I have made my own tank bibs since my first HD back in the olden days. The one on my drifter is handmade right now.

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