Sportsman BTR Seat
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Here's a brown one. I now think I know how a chick feels when she finally finds the perfect pair of shoes.....
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Oh, that's too funny. This brown seat is a keeper and will go on my black bike. Were still working on the matching leather handlebar wraps. I think it's called "accessorizing". You know, match the purse to the shoes, I mean the grips to the seat.........Your "brown one" is givin me a stiffy....
Otto Walker will ride again!
Otto-Walker by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Saddle by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Otto-Walker by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Saddle by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
I think I have the seat post mount worked out. Maybe one more revision still, maybe not. With this mount system I can use a standard layback seatpost and seat clamp. This will allow the BTR seat to mount to my frame that has no welded on brackets. Simple.
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Carved seat finished up and installed on the race bike in Bonneville.
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Still fine tuning the shape. The first couple seats were a bit flat and wide, and that's not what we want, right? I hate to think I am messing with history, but I took a couple small liberties with the shape of the original or at least what I think is a close approximation of the original. The tan one is as close to original as I have. Black one is my interpretation.
Sportsman BTR Seats by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
One thing that is a must in a board track style seat, at least in my opinion, is the curve. That has been the challenge in both the pan forming operation and the leather. If it's flat it just doesn't rate on the cool factor scale.
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Seats by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
One thing that is a must in a board track style seat, at least in my opinion, is the curve. That has been the challenge in both the pan forming operation and the leather. If it's flat it just doesn't rate on the cool factor scale.
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
hay pat-- great as always
i rounded up a shovel at the scrap yard yesterday and i think i could do for many as a pan just alittle trimming of the blade edges!!
slit the middle if you want alittle kush or air conditioning down there??!!
what´a think????
i rounded up a shovel at the scrap yard yesterday and i think i could do for many as a pan just alittle trimming of the blade edges!!
slit the middle if you want alittle kush or air conditioning down there??!!
what´a think????
If your going to run a shovel blade for a seat you may as well run a shovel head for an engine!
Can't wait to see what you come up with Pat. I just can't believe the pricing on the Mesinger seats:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MESNGER-BOARD-TRACK-RACING-MOTORCYCLE-SEAT-SADDLE-/181235903992
I know they are probably head made but still...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MESNGER-BOARD-TRACK-RACING-MOTORCYCLE-SEAT-SADDLE-/181235903992
I know they are probably head made but still...
Here is the latest seat. Extra thick padding, vintage finish to the leather, and the Mesinger logo.
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
This one really looks nice! Working on matching leather handlebar wrap/grips from the same hide to get a perfect color match.
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
Sportsman BTR Seat by Sportsman Flyer, on Flickr
this seat above are awesome i in need of one with full kit to mount can you email or pm me with a price, are the grip's made as yet too.This one really looks nice! Working on matching leather handlebar wrap/grips from the same hide to get a perfect color match.