cafe style seat.

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08 Mar 2007 14:44 #118441 by 1983LTD750

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I was wondering if anyone has any information on how to make this style of seat cover, or if a universal one is available for my 1983 KZ750 LTD.

The one on the Triumph Thruxton is removable, and just bolts on top of the passenger part of the seat.

I know I could make one myself, but I have to experience with fiberglass or anything like that.

any information will help!

thanks,
Chad.

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08 Mar 2007 18:45 #118519 by guitargeek

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Search eBay for "cafe seat".

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08 Mar 2007 19:03 #118530 by 1983LTD750

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I've searched ebay before, and the dont have just the rear section. I'm not really trying to make it into a cafe racer, since I take my girl for rides alot, and...I dont really race it. I dont want to pay $150 to just hack the rear section off, and have it somehow not be able to work.

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08 Mar 2007 19:09 #118532 by rstnick

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I have read that the rear portion of a spare gas tank can be cut off and used to make a cafe seat. I'd be careful cutting the tank though, gotta make sure there's not fumes or gas in there. :ohmy:

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08 Mar 2007 19:15 #118537 by 1983LTD750

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ha, thats pretty cool. I bet that would work pretty well.

I'm planning on just making brackets to where I can just screw it on and off, depending on whether or not I'm by myself. That should be perfect.

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08 Mar 2007 19:36 #118543 by indykaw77

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Dont laff.....but an old wire strainer is what a guy here used awhile back to get that rounded "cafe tail".....just laid up fiberglass over it. Might be worth a shot....

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09 Mar 2007 04:47 #118594 by 1983LTD750

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09 Mar 2007 04:47 #118595 by 1983LTD750

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Thats a nice KZ. I'm from Muncie, and I've seen you on the Vintage KZ myspace group.

I like the foot controls, those just bolt right up?

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09 Mar 2007 05:04 #118598 by pyxen

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One of the guys here used half of a metal bucket as a tail piece. If you can mock up some MDF for a seat pan, you could just get it upholstered, and be ready to roll.

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24 Mar 2007 21:44 #123222 by Maverick

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Here is a cafe seat/tail section I'm helping my buddy fabricate. It's based on a Z1 tail section. Here's an image of my mock-up. I'm planning to do them in both fiberglass and carbon fiber. I could do others if there is demand - 650, 750, etc. If you're interested, PM me. Once I have the seats done, I'll post pics on a bike.

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24 Mar 2007 21:49 #123223 by Maverick

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24 Mar 2007 21:49 #123224 by Maverick

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