Everything 2018 FatBoy thread
#1751
Bought myself a Saddleman Renegade Solo Studded Seat (from the OEM Cycle Shop on eBay) which turned up today
Super excited I went into the garage this evening, unpacked it and tried to fit it
...only to find that I hadn't realised how it was mounted, that is, it's a generic softail seat which comes with an alternative Y bracket for mounting to the fender, which means, with the seat fitted, I can't:
Looks like I may have to get creative.
Super excited I went into the garage this evening, unpacked it and tried to fit it
...only to find that I hadn't realised how it was mounted, that is, it's a generic softail seat which comes with an alternative Y bracket for mounting to the fender, which means, with the seat fitted, I can't:
- fit/mount the backrest.
- fit/mount the rack.
Looks like I may have to get creative.
#1752
Bought myself a Saddleman Renegade Solo Studded Seat (from the OEM Cycle Shop on eBay) which turned up today
Super excited I went into the garage this evening, unpacked it and tried to fit it
...only to find that I hadn't realised how it was mounted, that is, it's a generic softail seat which comes with an alternative Y bracket for mounting to the fender, which means, with the seat fitted, I can't:
Looks like I may have to get creative.
Super excited I went into the garage this evening, unpacked it and tried to fit it
...only to find that I hadn't realised how it was mounted, that is, it's a generic softail seat which comes with an alternative Y bracket for mounting to the fender, which means, with the seat fitted, I can't:
- fit/mount the backrest.
- fit/mount the rack.
Looks like I may have to get creative.
Because the profile and Step Up and other solo seats that bolt to the 1 bolt in the back let you swap seats to whatever seat I need in a minute.
I swap to my Solo seat to go tear up twisties, bike night, and other things where looking cool as **** and being able to have movement freedom is needed.
When I'm touring, riding 2 up, or need to run cargo, I put the touring seat on the bike.
I'd ask saddlemen if they can do a knuckle profile seat with black leather and studs on the band or sides or see if they'll let you submit a studding pattern.
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Urban Gorilla (08-14-2024)
#1753
So I've managed to fit my Saddleman seat with the backrest.
It was either the backrest or the luggage rack but not both.
I could have cut the center bracket section of the luggage rack to accommodate the Saddleman seat bracket but didn't really want to do that - I might, in the future, see if I can pick up a cheap luggage rack that I can have a play with.
Therefore, having looked at, and played around with, several ideas, the only way I was able to do it was as follows...
I removed the bracket from the Saddleman seat.
I didn't use the supplied Y bracket.
I used the spacers supplied with the Saddleman bracket and then mounted the backrest bracket (with the backrest cushion removed).
I then installed the seat at the front mounting, forced the backrest back and squeezed the seat into position then released the force from the backrest which in turn held the rear of the seat in place.
I then installed the backrest cushion.
There's no forward or lateral movement of the seat at all - even with me shifting my weight around - the seat isn't going anywhere.
Once I had worked all this out, I customised the backrest pad cover with some studs and fabricated, out of an old leather belt, a protective cover for the buckles on the rear blanket roll holder because, the way it mounts means that the buckles rest on the fender.
Finished off a couple of other things and the bike is now ready for the Wild West themed Classic, Custom and American show at the end of the month.
It was either the backrest or the luggage rack but not both.
I could have cut the center bracket section of the luggage rack to accommodate the Saddleman seat bracket but didn't really want to do that - I might, in the future, see if I can pick up a cheap luggage rack that I can have a play with.
Therefore, having looked at, and played around with, several ideas, the only way I was able to do it was as follows...
I removed the bracket from the Saddleman seat.
I didn't use the supplied Y bracket.
I used the spacers supplied with the Saddleman bracket and then mounted the backrest bracket (with the backrest cushion removed).
I then installed the seat at the front mounting, forced the backrest back and squeezed the seat into position then released the force from the backrest which in turn held the rear of the seat in place.
I then installed the backrest cushion.
There's no forward or lateral movement of the seat at all - even with me shifting my weight around - the seat isn't going anywhere.
Once I had worked all this out, I customised the backrest pad cover with some studs and fabricated, out of an old leather belt, a protective cover for the buckles on the rear blanket roll holder because, the way it mounts means that the buckles rest on the fender.
Finished off a couple of other things and the bike is now ready for the Wild West themed Classic, Custom and American show at the end of the month.
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#1754
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StevieMac! (08-18-2024)
#1755
reply to @Urban Gorilla
hi @Urban Gorilla, I like your rear brake pedal setup.
my FB has a turbine style air cleaner and now my knee hits it when I brake.
What type of pedal assy is it? Looks like an extra large pedal pad?
cheers, Richard.
hi @Urban Gorilla, I like your rear brake pedal setup.
my FB has a turbine style air cleaner and now my knee hits it when I brake.
What type of pedal assy is it? Looks like an extra large pedal pad?
cheers, Richard.
Last edited by Richard Coa; 08-18-2024 at 11:19 PM.
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Richard Coa (08-21-2024)
#1757
thx Fran, my original reply was directed to @UrbanGorrilla when I noticed his xtra wide
brake pedal. This editor didn't do what I expected!
But hey it must be a common issue with FBs as knee clearance is tight . .
Lets pose the question to all, what have you found to be effective?
cheers, Richard.
brake pedal. This editor didn't do what I expected!
But hey it must be a common issue with FBs as knee clearance is tight . .
Lets pose the question to all, what have you found to be effective?
cheers, Richard.
#1758
reply to @Urban Gorilla
hi @Urban Gorilla, I like your rear brake pedal setup.
my FB has a turbine style air cleaner and now my knee hits it when I brake.
What type of pedal assy is it? Looks like an extra large pedal pad?
cheers, Richard.
hi @Urban Gorilla, I like your rear brake pedal setup.
my FB has a turbine style air cleaner and now my knee hits it when I brake.
What type of pedal assy is it? Looks like an extra large pedal pad?
cheers, Richard.
The setup is as follows:
DK Customs Rider Floorboard Relocation which:
- Extends Riders Floorboard Outward 1"
- Moves Riders Floorboard Forward 1.5"
Softbrake Extended Brake Pedal +2"- Softails - 2018 to Present - Gloss Black, Holes
Küryakyn Zombie brake pedal pad
Softbrake 1973 - Present SoftBrakes' 2.0" Extended Shift Lever - Gloss Black, Holes
Küryakyn Zombie shift peg
HTH
(For reference I'm 6' 2", inseam 34")
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Richard Coa (08-21-2024)
#1759
#1760
It was either the backrest or the luggage rack but not both.
I could have cut the center bracket section of the luggage rack to accommodate the Saddleman seat bracket but didn't really want to do that - I might, in the future, see if I can pick up a cheap luggage rack that I can have a play with.
I could have cut the center bracket section of the luggage rack to accommodate the Saddleman seat bracket but didn't really want to do that - I might, in the future, see if I can pick up a cheap luggage rack that I can have a play with.
I have found/bought a luggage rack that, by the way it mounts under the seat, may well work.
I've also bought a rear fender bib to continue the studded theme and protect the fender from the blanket roll straps.