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That stitching is nice. Seat looks great!

Battery stayed where it was. the front of the seat basically sits on the battery. In the middle of the seat the two bolts hold it to the frame. What i used were two long bolts and three nuts on each bolt. The first nut to hold the bolt onto the wood seat pan. The second nut sits right on top...

Yep, cut of the crossbar towards the back middle and the two hooks in the front. And drilled two holes in the middle bar to attach the seat. That's it. No other frame work.

So finally decided to make my own seat this weekend. I don't park my bike at home and so any work I need to to do had to be on the street. Been putting it off because I dont have battery operated tools but was able to borrow some from a buddy. Seat height much better for me. Passenger also...

How did you go about attaching the seat to the frame? Can i see the underside of the seat? Can you ride a passenger on that thing?

I like your tires. What brand and size are they? Is your bike an 81? I have an 81 special and looking to do something like yours. I'm assuming you rejetted, what sizes did you go with?

Daed will you be able to use the electric start with that battery?

any progress on that seat, turtle?

let's see it on the bike!

Any updates on the seat? Is this similar to what you ordered? http://www.motorcycleseatsdirect.com/cafe-seat-for-yamaha-xs400-special-powder-coated-modified-seat-pan-1981-1983-4194/ I was looking at this seat and noticed that it's also made in Vietnam.

Lol I've only seen three up riding in Asia

Got any pics of that unupholstered seat, turtle? If I only needed a solo seat it wouldn't be a problem but I have female friends that always want to go riding. I guess that's not a bad problem to have :D

At $300 after shipping I'm kind of hesitant to drop that much on a seat but it sure does fit all that I'm looking for. Any cheaper alternatives out there?

Hi all, new member here. Thanks to everyone here I was able to get my bike running great. Now i'm on to doing to some mods and firsi thing i want to do is the seat. I'm really interested in a flat seat that looks factory. I found this seat...