SeatSecureTM was designed to meet the need of Harley owners concerned with the risk of theft of expensive custom solo seats running several 100’s of dollars. It protects that investment by securely attaching all seats (and luggage racks) held in place by the single or dual bolt system. The custom-designed SeatSecureTM features new, uniquely designed […]
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New Harley-Davidson Vintage Distressed Brown Leather Badlander Seat
Published by June 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Harley-Davidson extends its Distressed Brown Leather Collection with this new Badlander® Seat ($479.95.) It offers a low-and-lean, frame-hugging profile, now covered in rich, brown leather that has the warm feel of a well-worn bomber jacket.
New LowDown Comfort Touring Seat For Harley-Davidson FL Models
Published by May 13th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.This Mustang’s new LowDownTM touring design for 2009-up FL Touring models sits the driver 1.5” lower than the stock seat to ensure that your boots can be firmly planted on the ground. For even better stability at stops, not only does the seat place the driver slightly forward but the nose of the seat has […]
Hollister. No Official Bikers Rally. But Still A Rally.
Published by May 10th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Seats.The weekend rally in Hollister, CA the “Birthplace Of The American Biker”, has been canceled 2 years ago. But thanks in great part to Mike Corbin, bikers are still riding to Hollister to celebrate the Fourth Of July Weekend (Friday July 1 – Monday July 4, 2011.) Corbin is organizing its second annual open house […]
La Rosa Design Solo Bobber And Chopper Seats
Published by April 28th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Met with the crew behind La Rosa Design when visiting the Custom Chrome Dealer Show in California. Was quite surprised by the “value” of their seats. Seat pan, leather and upholstery are of top quality at prices I didn’t see in a long time. In sizes 13″ and 16″, stitched, embossed, stamped, in plain leather, […]
New Mustang Touring Seat Turns On the Heat
Published by February 22nd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Because 1/3 of the US is enduring unusual bitter cold it’s an appropriate time to talk about making those comfortable buns of yours toasty warm. Constructed of triple layer fiberglass, the Mustang’s new heated seat installs easily and comes complete with a wire harness that hooks to the accessory port in front of the battery […]
Mustang Seats. What A difference Comfort makes.
Published by February 3rd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.There are quite a few very good manufacturers offering stylish comfortable seats and standing firmly behind their products. Since 30 years, Mustang is one of them and still makes all its seats at reasonable prices in their own American facility in New England. For Harley-Davidson Road King, FLHT, FLHX and FLTR 1997-up they released the […]
Looking for a strong solo seat bracket? Choose between the top one in fully polished stainless steel or bottom one in aircraft grade chromoly steel. Both are tig welded, offer 2 long slots for maximum adjustability. Of course, the accompanying pivot bung is sold in unfinished steel so that you can weld it to your […]
Mooneyes Motorcycle Solo Seats.
Published by October 30th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.The famous Santa Fe Springs, CA Mooneyes company just released its 2011 catalog ($5.00 + shipping). And in it you will find a few high hand solo seats in black and brown leather. One embossed with the “Moon Equipped Speed Shop Logo”, the other one with the “Rat Fink” They are beautiful but will cost […]
One of a Kind Real Tattoo Motorcycle Solo Seats
Published by October 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.I am not talking about seats with tattoo designs, but REAL tattoos on genuine cowhide applied the same way you get a tattoo on your skin, with tattoo ink, electric machines with needles and green soap! Can’t be more authentic than that. A great idea that I just discovered from a very good professional tattoo […]
New Seat Choices For Your Harley-Davidson Bagger
Published by September 9th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.To complicate or facilitate your task of choosing the way to sit comfortably and beautifully (and your passenger) on your Bagger, C&C Seats offer a new line of embroidered seats available either in solo saddle or as a fitted double saddle with pillion with or without passenger backrest. The optional Driver’s Backrest is easily removable […]
Back In The 70’s Le Pera New Line Of Hot Rod Seats
Published by July 27th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Le Pera just released a throw back style line of seats called the “Hot Rod Series” to equip today’s custom bikes with a retro look. Bobbed, chopped, flat colors, use of pinstripping, all of these design cues are the essence of what a custom bike used to be in the 70’s. Shown here from left to […]
All kind of inlays, stitching patterns, exotic materials for all seat models are available at Le Pera. From bare solo to the most comfortable touring seats. Let your imagination run wild and order a seat that you will not see again on your buddies’ bikes. Even if you choose a high tech seat, all designs […]
Cast Aluminum Motorcycle Solo Seat Pan
Published by June 30th, 2010 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Most sold solo seat pans are made of steel. Lowbrow Customs now propose a cast aluminum version offering both lightness and durability. It is made in small batches of 10, and shows a great shape with a nice kick up in the rear to keep you from sliding off of your seat. With measurements of 11.5″ […]
Motorcycle Seat Of The Month. Only in Texas
Published by June 13th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Y’all. You must understand Texas. It’s like a whole other country. When you are born there, you are first a Texan and only second an American. Don’t mess with this “Texican” biker. He got the Lone Star State Of Mind. Do I see a bullet hole in the rear fender? By the way, great upholstery […]
Rare Vintage Motorcycle Parts. Bid Them Up.
Published by May 4th, 2010 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Seats.This small company carries a bunch of relatively rare vintage and customized parts, seats and clothing. So, I thought that some f you could find the piece they are looking for. Advice, contact Adam and make an offer below the listed price. Jump to Bear Parts Co.
Weld-On Solo Seat Spring Mounts
Published by April 14th, 2010 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Seats.These ready to weld mounts mild steel supports make mounting your solo seat a breeze. Lowbrow Customs is offering them already coped for a perfect fit on 1″ frame tubing, with the shaft already cross-drilled for the supplied spring cotter pin. A set of leather base washers are included to keep your springs from squeaking. […]
Best Quality Bates Style Seat. Black, White or Your Color.
Published by April 10th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Can’t find an original 60’s iconic Bates seat, even on eBay? Dislike the cheap copies sold everywhere? Finally a Bates style seat looking like the original but of better quality? A couple in Australia have been obsessed with producing an accurate reproduction in all the same original configurations from the small size 9″ x 13″, […]
South of Daytona Beach, by accident I bumped into the booth of “Outside The Box”, a custom seats and seat pans shop that I didn’t know. Bill Shalk Sr. makes very cool hand tooled, hand laced, designed leather seats and motorcycle related leather products (saddlebags, tank bibs, pillion pads, back rest pads, single sided bags, […]
New Solo Seats For Harley-Davidson Sportster And Dyna Models
Published by January 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.New from New York City Choppers for Harley-Davidson Dyna & Sportster models. Will fit 2006 and later Dyna® 2004 to 2006 and 2010 Sportsters. Installation requires separate purchase of the model-specific seat installation kit P/N 54075-10 (Dyna) or 54074-10 (Sportster) also available from New York City Choppers.
Original Bobber Motorcycle Leather Seat
Published by December 30th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.I don’t know if there is such a thing as an “original Bobber seat” because period correct Bobbers were featuring many different styles. Anyway, it’s the name of this leather seat offered by New York Choppers and I think it looks pretty good with its formed contours and back support. You can use it for […]
Rigidaire Seat Suspension System For Rigid Frame Motorcycles.
Published by December 25th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Just to remind you that you can ride a rigid frame bike and still be comfortable for many more miles than what you thought. Yes, bumps can be very cruel to your butt, and spring seats have their limitations. So, stop the spanking now.
Embossed Italian Leather Seat. Sweet.
Published by September 27th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.LePera is now offering virtually any of their unique seat designs covered with Italian Embossed Premium grade Leather. The embossed leather is available black or tan in several patterns. Shown here is their black tribal pattern featured on the King Cobra seat with black leather sides. As shown the seat retails for $612.00. For complete […]
Sometimes I think that I know all vendors in the business. Until I discover a new company that I never heard of although in business longer than I have been. Kalin has made custom seats in Connecticut during the last 30 years! And when you look at their online portfolio you can even see how […]
Fast, the picture of the most recent seat completed by Adam Croft at Last Ride Customs. Great hand-tooled job. His work and those of other airbrush, tattoo and skateboard artists are exhibited until September 29 at Street Art Exhibition in Decatur, Illinois. Decatur Arts.
Gel Seat. Thank You From The Bottom Of My Ass…
Published by September 14th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Seats.Joe Bonnello is a friend of the crew at Saddlemen. With 4 other friends he did a ride that I would really like to do, up to the highest roads in the world in the northwestern Himalaya mountains. The bikes used were India-made Royal Enfields Motorcycles and when Joe and group reached the highest road […]
