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  1. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Hasersys hit it on the head. Thats the best way to do it. Well wnt for a 300 mile ride and that seat killed me, so i started on a new seat....
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Sep 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. a2zcustomupholstery
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    custom leather grips

    Here is 2 more that I just finished. [img][img]
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Sep 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. a2zcustomupholstery
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    custom leather grips

    I need some feed back from the members on here. I plan to sell these on e-bay and need your feed back. Good and bad!!! I start off with real...
    Thread by: a2zcustomupholstery, Sep 1, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Started with veg-tanned leather and added Canyon red dye. You like that idea?
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Thanks Skillet!!!!!Was very easy....
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    got the grip covers done....
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Way to go man. That came out very cool. Great video.......
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Aug 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. a2zcustomupholstery
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    best seat recover

    I've got one for sale. Pm me if you are interested.
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    The process is very easy. You start off with veg-tanned leather, which you could buy on e-bay. find an image on the computer. Transfer the image...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Thanks Skillet. I can't wait til the whole bike is done. I have a long-long way to go.Wait til you see what I'm doing on the tank. That is Bad- AS$.
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Well got the rear fender done. Still along way to go...Thanks for looking
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    @ Hasersys I have to agree with you. Tooling leather is alot of fun. I enjoy the leather work instead of sewing up seats. I just like the fact...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jul 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    heres the front. Time to move on to the back. My shop will be closed this weekend. Reserve duty stuff. here is what I had in mind. Now comes the...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    @ dirticops the only thing I could suggest is to use mink oil to seal and saddle soap to clean it. On your next seat, start off with veg-tanned...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Hasersys, The Rust Build. Bobber

    Hey I know that place where you took that picture. EARLS right. LOL Let me know if you need colors.....I should have read your whole post. But...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Hasersys, The Rust Build. Bobber

    Dude, looks great. let me know if you need help on that seat pan....
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Skillets right, dude good job. If you lace the opposite direction, you'll have a base ball stitch pattern. It would look like a cross pattern. Way...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    @skillet, I used wedge wood glue. I think you can buy at Homedepot. I buy it from my upholstery supplier by the 5 gal. Spray both sides and let...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Well Grunt, You got to start with Veg-tanned leather 3-4 ounce then Tool it with a pear shape stamp and beat the hell out of it. Cool thing is,...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Yep Skillet, I had to form it around the fender. Took about an hour. Then glued it the next day. Here is the finished product. The only paint on...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    now comes part 2. I also added leather to the fender and plan to lace it like the seat....
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    well got the teeth done yesterday. I also removed the front fender to start stretching the leather.
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jun 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    No worries skillet, but I think you have alot of leather secrets that your not sharing. LOL those terms are used by pros. I'm also glad that our...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jun 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Dude that looks awesome. Fun stuff!!!
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jun 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. a2zcustomupholstery
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I added a tail light and all most done with the seat!!!
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jun 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Its been a while sinceI added pictures. I'm a Wildland Firefighter and those of you that live in Florida, You know I've been busy. The rains are...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jun 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    I drilled them 1/8 of an inch. I'm lacing it with a mexican basket weave. If you want to do baseball stitch, I would go 1/4 spacing. I will post...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jun 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Its been a while since I posted some pic's. Here are some more. I've cut down the front nose 3/4 of an inch and mounted the hairpin springs under...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jun 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Well went for the first ride today. I added 1 inch to the nose post and noticed it was to much. I need to cut it down 1/2 inch. i also added a 2x4...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jun 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Dude buzz me at 772-643-2024 and I'll help your seat stuff my shop is in Little Hollywood near the rail road tracks. Maybe learn it and start a...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jun 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    @ Hasersys, I noticed you live in Sebastian Florida. Lets hook up and I'll help you with your seat dude.
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Check it out.
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, Jun 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Tooling took about 3 hours and I still have to add 4 more colors to it. I plan to have 4 differant seats to show off at the bike shows.
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Okay, let the fun start!!!(1) here is where I'm mounting the front of the seat. (2) the seat pan with 1/8 inch holes. (3) the lay out Still...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Yes Sir Waldo, I can't wait to show the members how easy it is to make and personalize there own seats. I will use this thread. Thanks guys...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    I forgot to show you the best part. The back of the seat.
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Heres is one I did about a year ago. No tooling but got high scores at a bunch of bike shows. This is a custom built Tempest bike... Thanks for...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    I went on good old e-bay and ordered a plain steel pan with front bracket. I paid less then 40.00 bucks and I can't til it gets here so I can weld...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Thanks 007, I ordered the steal pan for my bike Friday off of e-bay and I will show the members on here step-by step on how to make a seat for...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Make your own seat Bobber style.....

    Start off with a steel pan and drill a bunch of holes around the edge. I added a very dense foam to this springer.
    Thread by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 22, 2011, 103 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. a2zcustomupholstery
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    Attemping cutstom saddlebags...

    Dude, why don't you try to baseball stitch them together. I think the home sewing machines will not be strong enough to sew up the sides. here is...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. a2zcustomupholstery
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    New to the forum!!!

    @ thecamelman79, I would love to but the Donny from V-twin concept, the place i got it from would not be to happy if I did that. He did me a Favor...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. a2zcustomupholstery
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    New to the forum!!!

    Drag bars came today and I spent about an hour installing them. I see I'm going to have to spend some $$$ to make them look good. Does anyone know...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 19, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. a2zcustomupholstery
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    New to the forum!!!

    I'm only going to cut behind the shock mount so later i can slide a steel tube inside both cut pieces and reweld the frame and I'll get smaller...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 18, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. a2zcustomupholstery
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    New to the forum!!!

    After giving it alot of thought, I've decided to still make a bobber. BUT mod it so it can be put back the same way it was when I got it!!! The...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 18, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. a2zcustomupholstery
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    New to the forum!!!

    Thanks for the input (tskaz)The funny thing is I bought the bike from an owner of a bike shop that I do bussiness for. He told me to come pick up...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. a2zcustomupholstery
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    New to the forum!!!

    Sorry ,I'm new at this computer stuff!!!Kids are showing me the ropes.....LOL
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. a2zcustomupholstery
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    New to the forum!!!

    Lets try it again. Sorry guys!!!
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. a2zcustomupholstery
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    New to the forum!!!

    here is another one
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. a2zcustomupholstery
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    New to the forum!!!

    Thanks guys, I think I'm going to save the parts and box them up. I good friend just came over and said, it would be a shame to cut and weld on...
    Post by: a2zcustomupholstery, May 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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