Almost done...
Fitted engine and wheels this afternoon, hope to have it finished on the weekend.
i take it seat is not bolted on yet
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Knowledge
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Yes, I thought the same about the seat.
I have one of these seats, but I mounted it on a fibre glass base so it sits an inch higher at the front, and higher still at the back. I find it surprisingly comfortable, though Andy Nixon's special padding makes a big difference.
This photo exaggerates the seat somewhat, and it doesn't look this angled from other views:
If you just mount the seat on top (back) of the frame pressing, it leans back, making the distance to the handlebars greater. As a result, you have to lean forward to reach the bars, giving you backache.
Good luck with therest of the project. What are you doing with the paint?
I have one of these seats, but I mounted it on a fibre glass base so it sits an inch higher at the front, and higher still at the back. I find it surprisingly comfortable, though Andy Nixon's special padding makes a big difference.
This photo exaggerates the seat somewhat, and it doesn't look this angled from other views:
If you just mount the seat on top (back) of the frame pressing, it leans back, making the distance to the handlebars greater. As a result, you have to lean forward to reach the bars, giving you backache.
Good luck with therest of the project. What are you doing with the paint?
Martin
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Are you leaving it in undercoat?
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did a simerler thing on mine for same reasonKnowledge wrote:Yes, I thought the same about the seat.
I have one of these seats, but I mounted it on a fibre glass base so it sits an inch higher at the front, and higher still at the back. I find it surprisingly comfortable, though Andy Nixon's special padding makes a big difference.
This photo exaggerates the seat somewhat, and it doesn't look this angled from other views:
If you just mount the seat on top (back) of the frame pressing, it leans back, making the distance to the handlebars greater. As a result, you have to lean forward to reach the bars, giving you backache.
Good luck with therest of the project. What are you doing with the paint?
Its in bits scooter club: www.facebook.com/groups/132415046859320
Yes, the seat is not bolted yet, i need to fabricate a base with a hinge to reach the fuel tank, as per the paint it is Satin grey, that´s the look i wanted, still have to stick the retro REPSOL logos on it
Started first time thiss morning, ev`thing perfect, at the second kick.
now is time to finish the cosmetics.
now is time to finish the cosmetics.
Stickers on, hope to finish it next weekend.
