R1 seat conversion(New pics added 15/11/08)

mozza71 · Post by **mozza71** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:26 pm

nicest butt ive seen on a storm mate..... hope it works out well for you.

Bluefox · Post by **Bluefox** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:03 pm

nice,works really well,paint will transform it again,get the whole thing flowing...very nice !!!

rst steve · Post by **rst steve** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:29 pm

Got the number plate bracket back today looks good so just got on to the wiring of the rear indicators and the number plate lights. Pretty straight forward really but wanted to keep it neat. Should have the seat plastics back by the end of the week then just need to get the rear seat which is goiing to be expensive i think.

Oh yeah gonna pick up a six spoke rear wheel on Sunday so will post a thread about how that fits.

rst steve · Post by **rst steve** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:04 am

Not yet still not decided on the final style for them yet. Got a friend waiting for me to get the bike down to him and he will knock them up in a day but going to get everything else done first then i can decide how they are going to look. Can't wait.

Post by **sirch345** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:56 pm

It's looking good Steve

Keep up the good work

Chris.

clayderman · Post by **clayderman** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:39 pm

It's all looking great

have you checked how bright those indicators are though, as I had a set on mine and they were dire

col73 · Post by **col73** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:58 pm

Thats looking really well steve. What year of r1 is that seat from. Knew it was gonna be an expensive mistake joining this site. So many ideas on it.

rst steve · Post by **rst steve** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:59 pm

See above ^^^^^^^^ Not been that much of a job to fit to be honest just a couple of brackets and the wiring. The credit for chopping the subframe has to go to Mike though as he cut it before i got it i just finished the job off.

rst steve · Post by **rst steve** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:17 am

Painter has just called seat unit is painted get it back on Monday so can make a little progress. Gonna be slow now though as the missus has said that horrid word CHRISTMAS lol. Still struggling to get a rear seat

this is the only part from the seat unit i need now keep seeing them on e-bay but they seem to go for daft money. Also need to sell this SP1 wheel its on e-bay now so should go soon can then get on with hunting down some 6 spokes lots of these about though so this should'nt be a problem. Also thinking of doing something with the swingarm don't know what though. Have thought about a single sider but thats been done want to do something differant any ideas welcome. Will post some pics up when i get the seat unit back as it will be fitted for the last time(hopefully)once done.

rst steve · Post by **rst steve** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:27 pm

Have been thinking of an SP1 arm and using the wheel that i have but have read that it is a nightmare to fit and that the 6" rim mess's with the handling. But i suppose anything is possible. Have been looking at the Mario Nava bike again and have e-mailed him about the arm on his and his is the standard VTR arm with the brace from an SP1 welded to it looks good but seems like a lot off work. Can't decide

rst steve · Post by **rst steve** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:25 pm

Well its painted and it looks quite good if i do say so. Just need a bloody rear seat now.

Crap pics i know but it was raining and dark but gives you an idea.

col73 · Post by **col73** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:30 pm

Steve that looks awsome!!! I'm really liking that

marravtr · Post by **marravtr** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:18 pm

looks stunning mate, fantastic job

so how much you want for it

mind id have to respray it yellow

Post by **sirch345** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:53 pm

Steve that is looking cool mate

I can't believe how much difference it looks now it's painted

Red was definitely the right decision IMHO

Chris.

Post by **sirch345** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:54 am

Steve you have a PM

Chris.