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Posted by Reveen
- May 08, 2014, 13:32:13 PMQuote from: choppe3 on May 01, 2014, 10:07:54 AMI'm thinking of making another set of the brackets so I can easily switch between the two seats. Once I actually get my two-up mounted. If I do, I'll make a quick CAD model so you can take it anywhere. They are REALLY simple.
That would be awesome!
Posted by moosewing3
- May 02, 2014, 16:36:15 PMlook forward to seeing the CAD model
Posted by choppe3
- May 01, 2014, 10:07:54 AMI'm thinking of making another set of the brackets so I can easily switch between the two seats. Once I actually get my two-up mounted. If I do, I'll make a quick CAD model so you can take it anywhere. They are REALLY simple.
Posted by Reveen
- April 18, 2014, 18:13:54 PMQuote from: pcarrell on April 18, 2014, 18:06:09 PMThat is a great idea! I'm going to bring the specs in to them when I take my bike in and see what they can do. Thanks!Any halfway decent metal shop could fab those brackets in no time.
Matter of fact, I'd take those spec's over to your new bike shop and see if they can help! This is one of those jobs I was talking about that has a high profit margin for them because the materials are dirt cheap and most of it is labor. For a few bucks you all can hang out a bit more and you'll walk away with your brackets!
Here is a quick shot I took today from the top of the parking ramp where I work.
Posted by pcarrell
- April 18, 2014, 18:06:09 PMAny halfway decent metal shop could fab those brackets in no time.
Matter of fact, I'd take those spec's over to your new bike shop and see if they can help! This is one of those jobs I was talking about that has a high profit margin for them because the materials are dirt cheap and most of it is labor. For a few bucks you all can hang out a bit more and you'll walk away with your brackets!
Posted by Reveen
- April 18, 2014, 17:57:28 PMQuote from: pcarrell on April 18, 2014, 08:07:42 AMWent and got my bike to day from my friend's garage . . . threw some Seafoam in her (could tell a noticeable difference after just 5-10 minutes of riding!) and got some dirt off of her. I took my seat off, and sure enough, I'm missing the brackets. I don't have the tools or the knowledge to make any, so I will try and track down an existing seat on Ebay with the brackets included or maybe one of you guys wouldn't mind making some for me in exchange for some cash!You can make the seat brackets if you need them. You can follow this link ( http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/reviewpost/showproduct.php?product=484&cat=52 ) or you can just cut them from some angle steel, like old bed frame rails.
You can also see the differences under the seat between the solo and 2up setups here, including the saddle bag rails: http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/oemsbsetup.html
Also, showed my bike to a work friend of mine who has a 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak . . . lets just say he seemed a little jealous!
He said not only did my bike sound better and look better than his, it felt better to him when he sat on it. He almost purchased a sport bike but went with the meanie instead, so he is a little more into the muscle/performance bikes than I am. He loved the Drifter though!
Posted by pcarrell
- April 18, 2014, 08:07:42 AMYou can make the seat brackets if you need them. You can follow this link ( http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/reviewpost/showproduct.php?product=484&cat=52 ) or you can just cut them from some angle steel, like old bed frame rails.
You can also see the differences under the seat between the solo and 2up setups here, including the saddle bag rails: http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/oemsbsetup.html
Posted by Reveen
- April 18, 2014, 06:05:20 AMQuote from: moosewing3 on April 17, 2014, 18:20:52 PMDo you think its repairable with some fiberglass filler, sanding, and a new paint job? I'm considering getting it done at some point.mines got little gouges and nicks too when I switched. I think they're from fender travelling up and hitting bottom of the seat. Happens when riding two up without proper shock adjustment.
Quote from: greenbarn on April 17, 2014, 20:16:52 PMI think that is what everyone is talking about as well. I saw a thread where folks talked about buying Nomad seats on ebay just for the brackets (and then re-selling the seat). I might end up going this route as I even have trouble fabricating a paper plane!I think, Rev, that I've seen on the forum, that these brackets are easy to make if you don't have them. I could be thinking of something else, but I was thinking it was these little triangle brackets.
Posted by greenbarn
- April 17, 2014, 20:16:52 PMI think, Rev, that I've seen on the forum, that these brackets are easy to make if you don't have them. I could be thinking of something else, but I was thinking it was these little triangle brackets.
Posted by moosewing3
- April 17, 2014, 18:20:52 PMmines got little gouges and nicks too when I switched. I think they're from fender travelling up and hitting bottom of the seat. Happens when riding two up without proper shock adjustment.
Posted by Troll
- April 17, 2014, 18:16:46 PMthere should be a bracket on each side of the seat, just behind the top of the shock. It's secured to the bike with a single 6mm bolt. There are two studs in the seat with shake proof nuts that hold the brackets to the seat, itself. There should be a single 6mm stud in the back/center of the seat that attaches the seat to a flange on the horseshoe. Happy hunting...
Posted by Reveen
- April 17, 2014, 17:39:14 PMQuote from: Troll on April 17, 2014, 17:20:36 PMPretty easy to do. I love the modular design of the bike. You need to remove the (looks like a F&S "Corbin") seat and, if it has them, transfer the two triangular brackets to the solo...Then remove the horseshoe...4 bolts. They are the same 4 bolts that hold the saddle bag rails on, so unless you have some help, I'd take the bags off the rails first...There are 2 aluminum spacers between the rails and the frame, so you can either leave the brackets off completely, or put the bags and rails back on...If you don't have the spacers, ten some 10mm flat washers can be used to make up the difference.
Awesome. Thanks for the help Troll, I appreciate it!
I'm not sure if I have the triangular brackets or not. I've only taken the seat off once, and didn't pay too much attention to the bracket situation below. All I had to do was loosen a large nut underneath the seat and slide the seat off of the bike. Does this mean I don't have the triangular brackets? Due to crappy SD weather (snow yesterday!), my bike is sitting in my friend's garage across town until we close on our house (living in an apt without a garage for another month). I've heard that these triangular brackets can be extremely hard to track down. Hopefully my seat has them. Then all I have to do is track down a solo seat that will fit!
Quote from: moosewing3 on April 17, 2014, 17:38:57 PMGood to know, moosewing3. I'm very technically illiterate, so even a small job like removing the windshield and adding risers probably took 3x as long as it would for anyone else! I definately don't mind switching seats/saddlebags depending on if my wife is coming with . . . I just love the look of the solo seat with no bags.I also am a newbie to Drifters and swapped mine out for the solo last week. Took 10 minutes once these guys told me about the angle bracket transfer. Same amount of time to switch back.
I did notice the other day that my rear fender has two 1/2 inch gouges in the plastic fender from something . . . kinda bummed about that. I'm assuming it was from someone putting on a seat without the proper brackets?
Posted by moosewing3
- April 17, 2014, 17:38:57 PMI also am a newbie to Drifters and swapped mine out for the solo last week. Took 10 minutes once these guys told me about the angle bracket transfer. Same amount of time to switch back.
Posted by Troll
- April 17, 2014, 17:20:36 PMPretty easy to do. I love the modular design of the bike. You need to remove the (looks like a F&S "Corbin") seat and, if it has them, transfer the two triangular brackets to the solo...Then remove the horseshoe...4 bolts. They are the same 4 bolts that hold the saddle bag rails on, so unless you have some help, I'd take the bags off the rails first...There are 2 aluminum spacers between the rails and the frame, so you can either leave the brackets off completely, or put the bags and rails back on...If you don't have the spacers, ten some 10mm flat washers can be used to make up the difference.
Posted by Reveen
- April 17, 2014, 16:20:42 PM
Sorry for all the questions . . . I'm still trying to get acquainted with motorcycle parts/accessories in general.
This is probably my one and only gripe with the Drifter . . . the lack of seat compatibility/options. I don't like that my 2-up seat and saddlebags are hiding that beautiful back fender all the time!