Listened to feedback and revisiting my seat. - Project Bike Build -Part 40

[@timparker9235]

you're doing great Ryan.... loving the evolution 👍

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks Tim, its my only option as i do not know any other way.

[@derekdingwall]

Your making progress Ryan 👍

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks Derek.

[@Paul.Gascoyneuk]

I think the seat looks better now it’s a little lower , certainly needs some support to stop the seat flexing , as you say just moving something isn’t as easy as it sounds , really like this and coming together nicely 👍

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks Paul.

[@SuperSMASON1]

Good move Ryan. I was never saying it was too high for you’re stance just cosmetically. Loved your grumpy 😡 response 😜

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thank you, but it wasn't intended to be grumpy. 😄

[@InTheShedUK]

Looking much better! I guess it would be too low fitted directly to the frame? Just need to fill the gap now, battery tray sounds like a good idea or a tool tray for when you break down in a muddy field 😄.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thank you, this gap may be very useful in the long run.

[@kihestad]

It's like seeing myself 2-3 years ago when I as well tried to find a clever solution where I wanted to minimize the job by reusing most of the original frame, use a seat that did not really fit, but I thought I might find a clever solution anyway 😂 It did not turn out for my build. I had to redo everything as shown in my latest videos. I am afraid the same might happen to you. I think the original rear frame on this bike has only one true purpose: to be cut off completely 😅

[@RyansGarageUK]

Hi Ki, you may very well be right but i guess i will need to learn the hard way. I feel you have far greater ability to fabricate than I currently have and I'm working towards the top of my skill set at present.

[@kihestad]

@@RyansGarageUK I can absolutely understand that, it was exactly the same for me 😌

[@peterball4358]

I wanted to add a picture of my standard Vincent Rapide with its standard seat. That looks bloody awful too.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks Peter, I'm hoping this won't be bloody awful when finished, but I may be proven wrong.

[@springy-2112]

With the oe seats being so thick your options are limited. Slamming onto the original frame is goingbto be way too low . Ok for a cruiser but not a scrambler. I think when you've done the support rails and maybe filled in the gap youll be fine. Its only going to be the same as a fat seat but made half seat half storage. Like you said it can house a lightweight battery and any other bits. Not sure why I'm saying this as you've already figured this out. Just moral support brother! Peace and love as always ✌️ ❤👍

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thank you, all and any moral support is always greatly appreciated. Stay safe.

[@dermerlo]

Hi ryan, How did you cut that piece of frame?? I have to do the same, than reweld it on another frame.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Hi, I used my angle grinder with a thin cutting disc to carefully just cut through the old line of weld. It came off quite easily. Good luck with your build.

[@Grumpyolgit1]

Make a new mounting for the seat. You're just talking yourself out of it because you haven't planned it out yet properly. Personally I think the seat needs to go down another 20 - 25mm.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Hi, thank you for you suggestion but, i really dont feel that would be possible, and then it would be too low for a comfortable riding position. The current height is slightly lower than the original CB250 but that may not be clear on the screen.

[@humourless682]

The tanks too high, and the seat is never going to look right, due to the tank! If you ever ride that off-road, there is a good chance of problems, unless it's a flat, dry, green lane of some sort. When you are building a bike, in general if it looks right, then it is! If you choose to mount the seat well above the frame rails you are going to need to make a subframe for it to rest on, as unless the base is made from something pretty strong, it might well snap in half, if you do ride it off-road.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Hi, I'm only expecting it to be capable of riding on green lanes and trails around me, i know the bike is a compromise with a CB frame and a heavy engine. As i'm unable to lower the tank i feel the current position of the seat is my best option.

[@humourless682]

@@RyansGarageUK If you need to have seat 4in above frame rails, then you need to be looking at a quite substantial support for it to rest on, unless the seatbase itself is strong enough to support your weight, without a frame to rest on.

[@colinculverwell325]

Hi Ryan, hate to be negative but that just don't look right. Think you might be better off making a seat that sits on the frame rails or reworking an OE seat. I think what you have ,the tank and seat, has just too much of a mis match . But just my opinion, it's your bike.

[@humourless682]

@@colinculverwell325 Its going to be fair amount of work making a frame for the seat to mount to. Without something pretty substantial to support it, the chances of passing an MOT are not good.

[@RyansGarageUK]

@@colinculverwell325 thanks Colin, your feedback is polite and i value your input. thank you.