Featured Speedmaster Speedmaster Pillion Seat Update

Discussion in 'America, Speedmaster & Rocket' started by Der Baron, Jun 19, 2019.

  1. Der Baron

    Der Baron Senior Member

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    Ok promised to update on the pillion pad upgrade for touring. So here it is. Mk1. Quick test ride, no complaints from the Fraü whatsoever. She's a happy wife. Two different types of foam used. Been offered memory foam. A little work to do on aesthetics (needs padded out or trimmed a bit in front corners.), but not really caring much about that, as long as I have no whinging in my ear.
    Overall very pleased. Original pleather from saddle used as apparently difficult to get hold of matt leather.
    Let me know what you think.
    2 week trip to Germany booked end of July raring to go, can't wait.

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  2. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Looking good der Baron, great use of original piping and size wise is much better for longer trips. Enjoy your trip together :cool:
     
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  3. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    You should be chuffed with that I would be.
     
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  4. FairWxRider

    FairWxRider New Member

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    As stated above, you did a beautiful job of matching material and piping. Nice stitching and thickness, too. I would suggest, though (from my passengers' past experience on big cushy cruisers), that if....just IF... you go back into the padding for any reason, consider making the seat concave on top instead of convex. On long trips, the convex shape puts a strain on the tailbone (doesn't give it any support) and bores into (so to speak) the bum (is that what you Brits call it) instead of cradling it. Just a thought. Have a great trip to Germany.
     
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  5. Der Baron

    Der Baron Senior Member

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    Thanks
     
  6. Alatamoc

    Alatamoc Senior Member

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    That looks a good solution .
    The pillion is the only reason I didn't buy a Speedmaster.....my Beloved would not have appreciated it.
     
  7. Steve Gearbox

    Steve Gearbox New Member

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    Planning to buy one of these in the very near future. Where did you get the seat mods done or is it a DIY job, sorry if it been asked before, I’m new to this thread.
    Thanks
     
  8. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    great job, as said we bit more stuffing required to forward corners, but looks very comfortable, :cool::cool:
     
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