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Posted by CDNRatMan
- August 09, 2014, 19:01:04 PMnow just my opinion but those post should be covered by a spring , if only just for looks. Paint the frame black and then some nice .....Chrome ....springs....ok said the "c" word......
Posted by kfoster
- August 09, 2014, 18:50:14 PMWe figured it out and got it modified to work in the "real world". We lost the springs in the process, but I can add some faux springs if I feel like it. Here are some photos:
The previous mounting bracket was in two places at an angle to clear the rear fender as it moves up and down. Pieces of one inch steel stock were welded to join the bracket halves with the seat frame. They were tacked while the frame was on the bike to make sure that the angles were correct.
Posted by kfoster
- July 23, 2014, 15:05:17 PMHere are a few photos of the current springer seat mount that is creating problems:
It is pretty easy to identify the problem. Now....the solution may be more interesting! As you can see, the seat is quite wide and long. I think that mounts can be made that will fit seat frame directly over the second bolt on the bike frame mount. I may end up losing the springs to make this really functional. That is no big deal for me.
I am going to spend Friday morning with a man who will be able to either modify the current mounts or create new ones that will work. He is also going to work on some modifications for the two-up seat to mount a Corbin back-rest and create a tail rack to use with the two-up seat.
Posted by jmbo
- July 10, 2014, 10:58:57 AMI have a similar problem in my 1500 springer seat. I noticed a chip in my new paint on the top of my fender. There was a bolt on the bottom of the seat. I am guessing it was for a seat rail. It stuck down just enough to nick the fender after hitting a hellacious bump. Took the bolt out and so far all seems OK. However the seat came with two different length springs. In the end I may have to install the longer set. One thing I found on the Drifters is that the wheel/fender travel is much more than you find in any specifications.
Posted by greenbarn
- July 06, 2014, 19:52:28 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on July 06, 2014, 16:35:08 PMplease remember what you post as it might come back and bite you on the behind young man, we have seen no pictures of the 1500 yet.......
There's been hardly enough DONE yet to TAKE pictures of so far... Until today, I got a few of a couple minor projects. Other stuff I've got done is either not picture-worthy, or it's already been covered (e.g. fork springs). So stay tuned, pics to come....
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 06, 2014, 16:35:08 PMQuoteplease remember what you post as it might come back and bite you on the behind young man, we have seen no pictures of the 1500 yet.......That is a great looking seat, KF. Nice bike. Yes, keep us posted- we like projects, especially those with PICTURES...
Posted by greenbarn
- July 06, 2014, 16:14:26 PMThat is a great looking seat, KF. Nice bike. Yes, keep us posted- we like projects, especially those with PICTURES...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 06, 2014, 14:47:33 PMSorry but I have to say that seat is made for a normal person not your buffalo butt........
Posted by 49Reo
- July 06, 2014, 11:31:25 AMThat saddle looks like it was made for the bike. I like the look of it on there.....that being said, I would like the look of it better on MY bike..... 
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 06, 2014, 09:23:13 AMme I like it either way, it looks really nice, I have just the 2 up seat on my bike, so like that look and in most cases like the look of a solo seat to.
Posted by kfoster
- July 06, 2014, 09:02:58 AMMy bike came with the 2-up seat and this Harley springer seat. I really like the way the springer seat looks, and it is very comfortable. However, the bracket the previous owner made does not have enough clearance for the rear fender. It is pretty much perfect for going to a bike night or shows, but will not work if you are really going to ride. I will be working with a friend to modify the set-up so that it really works. I've got a couple of ideas on how to do this. I will post up photos as we progress with this little project.
What makes this simpler is the fact that the springs really do not need to be functional! The bike is a soft-tail to begin with!
Here we are with the 2 -up seat: