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07-16-2010, 8:46 PM DakotaMK Joined on 06-01-2010 Ottawa, IL, USA Posts 89 Here's an idea for a GL500 seat.... OK fellas, here's my new avatar. At least you'll get an idea of what my new seat will look on my 1982 Silverwing. No mods made yet- I just set the seat on top of the bike to get a picture taken. Will work on the paint- the boyfriend was a welder for years, so he'll be the one to take over the welding/ grinding/ cutting modifications. I will assist him as much as possible while getting pictures so other GL500 owners can see another seating option. All of my pics have been posted on my blog :-) I personally think that seat makes that bike look pretty sharp 1982 Honda GL500 This is my bike, there are others like it- but this one is mine!!    Report

07-16-2010, 10:03 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,838 Re: Here's an idea.... I was just going to ask for a picture of your can. Is that a 2 piece wide glide seat? 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

07-16-2010, 10:55 PM DakotaMK Joined on 06-01-2010 Ottawa, IL, USA Posts 89 Re: Here's an idea.... nah... the wide glide seat we had to try on the bike was too skinny- it just looked stupid. This flows with the lines a lot better and pretty much matched the dimensions of the seat that was on it when I purchased it exactly. This is a 2 piece road king seat. Pics to follow (hopefully) as it's modified. The only reason I say hopefully is because there is always a chance the bf will surprise me and I'll come home one day to it being done. Keeping the pics on the blog though- I have something like 64 posted right now 1982 Honda GL500 This is my bike, there are others like it- but this one is mine!!    Report

07-16-2010, 11:02 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,838 Re: Here's an idea....  DakotaMK wrote: nah... the wide glide seat we had to try on the bike was too skinny- it just looked stupid. This flows with the lines a lot better and pretty much matched the dimensions of the seat that was on it when I purchased it exactly. This is a 2 piece road king seat. Pics to follow (hopefully) as it's modified. The only reason I say hopefully is because there is always a chance the bf will surprise me and I'll come home one day to it being done. Keeping the pics on the blog though- I have something like 64 posted right now To skinny on the rear? or overall? When you get that puppy all sorted out we should hunt up a group meet. I know Need for Steed and Bearman are in Joliet along with a few others. I'm a decent ride away but should get down there to see them sometime soon. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

07-16-2010, 11:18 PM DakotaMK Joined on 06-01-2010 Ottawa, IL, USA Posts 89 Re: Here's an idea.... overall. It looked like you might as well just sit on the frame..... which gave me the mental image of a clown riding a bike way too small, so their knees are wayyyyyy out to the side... it just didn't look right. Yeah, hopefully I'll get it all sorted out soon!! A lot of it I've never done before, and am learning along the way though, so all things considered, I guess it could be worse.. LOL 1982 Honda GL500 This is my bike, there are others like it- but this one is mine!!    Report

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