Budget Bobber Build #11 | How to Install an Ebay Solo Springer Seat on Yamaha Virago XV250

[@nathanielselvidge4157]

Just wanted to say thank you for inspiring and teaching us fellow fabricators. After watching numerous of your videos i have personally learned so much. I try not to copy your exact designs because they are YOURS. But i definitely use your methods and add my own little twist in them to make them unique. Once again, thank you brother

[@iRidetas]

Thanks mate, glad you got something out of it!

[@bobloblaw5236]

So I just installed a bobber seat on a yamaha virago. the one I ordered didn't come with a plate to put the seat on. I was going to do what you did, as I actually had a roll of rubber. But then I took the leather and foam off th old seat, and used the inside plastic ic piece as the plate. And it worked beautifully. keep your wheels on the road, folks!

[@iRidetas]

Sounds like a great idea mate! 👍👍

[@Cole_Douglas]

Nice bud this is what I have to do for my vstar 650.. I bought a bobber seat not realizing a bracket didn’t come with it. You saved me time and money

[@iRidetas]

Try this one mate! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJO6an2Go5Z8bZo

[@michaelclapp9142]

Great! Your time lapses are perfectly timed to keep me from getting bored. Easy to follow, TY.

[@iRidetas]

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed and got something out of it!

[@michaelrodriguez8345]

On my build I used a lot of 1.8th aluminum sheets to make any brackets I needed. Very strong, very easy to shape and bend.

[@badkelly]

Thanks for the ideas! building my Shadow bobber now and was just looking for how the seat goes together....didn't expect install ideas!

[@iRidetas]

No worries

[@nathanielselvidge4157]

That's what brought me to his channel too! lol

[@robertturnbull5472]

thanks for this great diy and the homemade steel bracket for the springs to sit on ... nice job

[@iRidetas]

Thanks

[@kurlyrolstart]

im from tas too and got my virago xv250 today. cant wait to bob it out

[@iRidetas]

Congrats. I have 40 some videos on stuff ive done to my wifes as you saw in this video. Also join the yamaha virago vstar 250 mods page on FB mate! Good luck

[@kurlyrolstart]

can you recommend any type of lowering shock at a cheap price?

[@iRidetas]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp_NeIametihf68

[@kurlyrolstart]

Awesome! thanks mate!

[@iRidetas]

👍👍

[@RM2k3-GRP]

This bike is awesome. I owned a 535 Virago for 25 years, untill she passed a few months ago :( Great bike to work with, for custom projects.

[@iRidetas]

Ghost Rider Production Thanks mate! 😁 I would have liked to grab a 535 but couldnt find one at the time that was in the budget! 25 years is a good life for it! Thanks again!

[@RM2k3-GRP]

Thanks man, and keep up the good work. I honestly believe that if I could afford spending the ammount of money they asked me for brand new carburators (they were the issue, they were FUBAR and the least expensive price I could find was around 600 american dollars + shipment to Italy and customs fees...) she could have gone another 25 years no sweat, but it was more than I was willing to spend for a bike that old and got a new one in the end.

[@iRidetas]

+Ghost Rider Production i dont doubt it! 😁 But yeah thats expensive!

[@bobnordin291]

Looking at purchasing a Virago 750. Glad I found you

[@iRidetas]

Awesome bike, There is only limited similarity between xv250 and xv750 but awesome bike!

[@daroChaNNeL]

That bobber springer seat looks so much better than the old sofa seat .

[@iRidetas]

Lol yup it sure does mate 😁 Thanks

[@daroChaNNeL]

iRidetas i just did the same mod to my Honda. Surprisingly got it done really quick😊 Ride safe bro

[@iRidetas]

Awesome mate. Hope it turned out well man. Was the process much different for your honda! Post a picture on the fb page so we can check it out! 🙂

[@brynpitt2599]

Thanks for bobber seat video Helps us budget builders 😆

[@iRidetas]

No worries mate! 🙂

[@nathanducharme5697]

This video gave me motivation to do the same on my bike! thanks

[@iRidetas]

No worries mate! Glad I could play a part!

[@jeffsinfield2085]

That is looking so good, really going well.

[@iRidetas]

+Jay Sinfield Thanks Jay!

[@milan.lekanic]

2:35 the imprecise bending of the seat mount (holding by the foot) is something that would drive me crazy

[@iRidetas]

Yet it still came out ok, despite you not liking it or the technique!! Have a great day!

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Looks totally badass mate.

[@iRidetas]

+vac0002 why thank you if i say so myself i agree! 😁

[@Doticaster]

Totally transformed with the seat, looks coolio man. The rear guard will make another big difference. Tcrs fella ✊

[@iRidetas]

+Doticaster thanks my friend. There is currently a LOT of debate on that fender in the household!!! Coming up shortly!!!

[@OldManTony]

Gilby’s really starting to look the part. Great deal on the seat too.

[@iRidetas]

OldManTony thanks yeah it makes a big difference on the look and lines with the springer seat!

[@RidinCountry]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ... Fanbobbertastic!! Enjoy that year long test ride!! 😉

[@iRidetas]

Ridin' Country haha that gives me a year to save for another project perfect!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks it came out well!!

[@shortyshorts1911]

What was the metal bar you used to bend and mount the springs to?

[@iRidetas]

50mm x 3mm flat stock from bunnings

[@akshaymehmi4713]

Great video! Is the front of the seat bracket on the same bolt as the gas tank? Thanks!

[@iRidetas]

Yes it is!

[@akshaymehmi4713]

@@iRidetas Awesome! Where did you find the bracket/mount installed under the seat? Thanks!

[@ryancanaday7857]

So hey how did it hold up? We’re You nervous about the spring angle and did your springs ever snap?

[@iRidetas]

Held up well for me and the next owner, lost track of it from there but no no issues

[@gphedits2988]

hell yeah dude shes coming together now, cant wait to see her finished!! what color are you going with??

[@iRidetas]

+GPH EDITS thanks man its certsinly getting there now! The colour and finish is hot debate in the iride house at thd mo so really not sure! Cheers man! 😁

[@charlotteburnham771]

hi its me again sorry to bother u again but on the carb at top theres a pipe that sticks out and curves is that the one to go to small filter wgere pods used to be on right side thnx again love your vids

[@iRidetas]

No small filter is crank case breather it is the small pipe in the right pod!

[@02bigkev]

Looking great, I think its going to be an Awesome bike.

[@iRidetas]

thanks im really happy with it so far!

[@jameslightsey7529]

Looking for that exact seat with the rivets on the bottom but not having much luck

[@iRidetas]

Dime a dozen on ebay mate! 👍👍👍

[@TheRealPervySage]

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[@volgnit]

I bet that seat is comfier than you expected........

[@iRidetas]

Volgnit those springs to a great job. Im now going to put some on izzy the 1100!

[@mountainman971]

Nice looking bike. Just a suggestion though as I am doing my own bike build. Have you considered reusing holes that are already there? Such as the strut mount hole for your seat and the turn signals holes for your sissy bar? Would help to make the look cleaner and simpler. Right?

[@iRidetas]

Thanks! You build your bike how you want to mate! I concidered the bang for buck of each move i made and am happy with th ed result. I wanted to use the indicator holes for the indicators but the sissy bar wouldnt line up to them as it came off a sportster and what you see in the sissybar video, thats how i got it to fit on an xv250. The seat bracket uses the standard seat screw mounts, so i was happy with that. You could fill the holes with weld if you wanted to if your worried about extra holes. etc. But i didnt want to repaint the bike and it doesnt worry me if its a bit ratty as it is a very low value bike and build! Cheers

[@Beardshire]

I just bought a 250 for $200 in a barn, it needs a lot of work though. Engine compression good, frame strait, everything solid, but all the parts needs to be replaced. Even worth it?

[@iRidetas]

Your choice mate, cant say without seeing it!

[@Beardshire]

@@iRidetas You having basically pieced one together, and it's going to cost at least 1200 in parts to fix it, should i find another one and use this for parts? I'm not sure what they run, but this one did have a clean title.

[@MrFalloffalot]

Oh and if your thinkn of coming to the Main-Land...Make sure you letme know in advance!! We gotta catch up >:D

[@iRidetas]

+MrFalloffalot CrashTestDummy TV w.e.l.l im coming over in march so im gunna hold you to that! 😉 Be cool to catch up and meet you gor sure!

[@MrFalloffalot]

Totally. Remind me closer to then though. I'm old and have Dimentia... >;D

[@iRidetas]

+MrFalloffalot CrashTestDummy TV lol sorry who were you!!! 😉 Absolutely ill let you know and we can sort something. It will be great!

[@MrFalloffalot]

One of the FIRST things I wanted to do when I got my 1100...Get RID of that 'Puffy' rediculously Over-Stuffed standard seat! But as you know I went like the Limbo instructor and went Lowwww to the ground. Love the way you think, nothing wrong with a temp fix electricals cover. TFS iRide, uboth RSOT & Have a Safe n Happy Xmas >:)

[@iRidetas]

+MrFalloffalot CrashTestDummy TV that seat on your 1100 is the biz. It looks great and low! The rubber did look ok. Im thinking thicker rubber cut to size could be more pro looking than a metal seat pan. Thanks always for the kind words and hope you guys have a great xmas too! 😁

[@MrFalloffalot]

Or a peice of leather?? Should look great whatever you do I reckon... >;)

[@iRidetas]

+MrFalloffalot CrashTestDummy TV thats a cool retro idea i hadnt thought of! 🤔 Thanks and thanks for the vote of confidence!

[@aslambudye4073]

Good idea

[@TanrenDojo]

Have you done the video for the seat pan to cover the electrics yet? great build!!

[@iRidetas]

No not yet. Ive just been running the inner tube over the top!

[@iRidetas]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2jOanSbitKDhKM

[@aznstinky]

I ripped off the foam from the stock seat and used the plastic part as the seat pan

[@GHAOST]

Did you make those struts or did you buy them to replace the spring ones?

[@iRidetas]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/anvaiX6ur9F6Z5Y

[@philipfeghaly4210]

hey mate . what do u use the lock for ( behind the seat , like above the chain)

[@iRidetas]

Helmet lock

[@buffordevans6942]

Link to the seat ? Cool vid

[@iRidetas]

Ebay

[@Tempcitz]

Nice video mate! I'm probably going to do something similar to my boulevard m50

[@iRidetas]

That will look cool mate!

[@seller559]

Pretty clever.

[@angiefav1847]

Yep looks great you still got the bike how does the 250 cc perform cheers

[@iRidetas]

Yeah my wife rides this at times, it goes ok prob similar to Doug but not as torquey!

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

Wonderful job on the seat, really looks good. What kind of bar did you use that bent that well? I’ll be taking up the idea

[@iRidetas]

Thanks. 3mm x 30mm

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

iRidetas you’re welcome sir, is it steel?

[@iRidetas]

Yes

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

iRidetas indeed, and thanks btw much appreciated

[@benmartinez7203]

What gauge steel is your bracket?

[@iRidetas]

+Ben Martinez 3mm

[@Moronicsmurf]

Did this work a year later?? Cuz if u can ben steel by hand.. how u expect to be able to sit on it??? Just curious.

[@iRidetas]

Yup rides perfect havent changed a thing!!!!

[@cplsanders69]

Where’d you buy the seat from? Can we get a link if it was from amazon etc. thank you! My current bobber seat is trash haha old and cracked

[@iRidetas]

Ebay, search solo seat or bobber seat. 1000s to choose from

[@shaynewilliams8045]

Not being smart but that seats now higher than your original

[@iRidetas]

Yes it is...? It is on springs remember so it gives a bit! But its exactly how i wanted it. Cheers 🙂

[@raimondhalfaker6685]

spray paint in the lid is fucking genius!

[@4am170]

What’s the laws on this seat, I’m in qld. Are these seats legal if you’ve got a single seat motorbike registered?

[@iRidetas]

No idea mate, never really been overly concerned with the finer points of the law and bikes! and im in a completely different state so youll need to do your own research

[@robbienguyen4307]

Does anyone know if this would work on a 2014 Honda ctx700? Looking to do a solo seat as well!!

[@iRidetas]

You can make anything fit on anything!

[@robbienguyen4307]

@@iRidetas help me please lol!

[@dibax33]

Good job

[@iRidetas]

Thanks

[@rodneyramtattan3055]

please send the link for the seat.

[@iRidetas]

Just search solo seat on ebay and theres a million different options@

[@xamper7543]

Hey mate, just wondering where you got the seat from?

[@iRidetas]

Ebay

[@johnmarsh8597]

Super random, but what watch is that?

[@iRidetas]

Wrist watch?

[@johnmarsh8597]

Yes.

[@robertosuguio446]

Where did you buy it?

[@iRidetas]

Roberto Suguio eBay!

[@axtra92]

How tall is the springs?

[@iRidetas]

75mm

[@thiagosilva_1984]

Have a virago 250 almost similar, took the back seat today and slowly gonna make her even more beautiful. You said you got the seat for $40, may I ask where?

[@iRidetas]

Ebay! Its even in the title!!

[@jackpistone8015]

what thickness of steel?

[@jwhitehead5008]

Did you find out?

[@joelal1979]

He said 10inches thick!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@iRidetas]

*eyeroll

[@mandlakei3053]

hyperbole mate

[@Zakamooza]

i think it looks really bad, i would place the seat lower, even removing the springs to make it as low as possible

[@iRidetas]

Zakamooza concidering its running on hardtail struts goodluck with that mate. My bike ill do it how i like. Cheers! 😀

[@Zakamooza]

i noticed that , sure thats how i would like it tho :)

[@stephengrigor5198]

I would work out how to lower the seat a little but good job

[@nottoday7259]

Got dizzy at the angles of the camera but very helpful though. You shouldn't have mount your cam that way. 👍

[@iRidetas]

Plenty of other videos to watch on youtube, if you dont like this one. Im sure they will appreciate your feedback mate...!

[@iputuhartanasukendar9144]

Stay stabil ,,,,ok,,,,

[@iRidetas]

Yes a.ok

[@vulcans2658]

Nice vid i was wondering how those seats worked. Honestly tho its looks like shit on your bike

[@iRidetas]

Thanks, Just as honestly mate I couldn't care less what you think👍👍

[@billwilliamson9842]

man that looks horrible, you're worried about the line of the struts matchin up to the springs but that looks just butchered up. I hate to be negative but seriously, just looks like it was tacked on by a lind 7 year old with parkinsons disease. Put the stock seat back on.

[@iRidetas]

Get fucked! Troll elsewhere dickhead! Really dont care what you think

[@royalenigma434]

@@iRidetas I have to agree with him, the seat looks like it sits too high up, i think you are on the right track but i think shorter springs in the rear and a different way of mounting the front would make the seat look just about perfect

[@iRidetas]

I couldnt care less mate whether you or anyone else likes it. Just cause i put shit up on YT doesnt mean im begging for someones approval mate. Opinions are like arseholes as they say, everyones got one, doesnt mean i wanna deal with yours though!

[@billwilliamson9842]

@@iRidetas as long as you are happy with a bike that looks like a blind 7 year old slapped it together after a serious meth binge, thats all that matters. enjoy your noob bike build, the guys with a clue will get a good laugh at your bike, so there is that. good luck lil buddy

[@iRidetas]

🤣🤣 your stuck on the blind 7 year old sledge aint you, id take ya more seriously if you had some content to back up your your claims champ, You better get back to ya mums basement and build some more quality bikes!! Catchya!

[@TheRealPervySage]

Has that bracket moved around on you at all? What thickness barstock did you use?

[@iRidetas]

Nope 1 year on still solid. 2mm!