Stock Seat V Triumph Single Seat On Thruxton

robnobrakes · #1 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007

In readiness of the polished alloy tank which will hopefully be with me at the end of this week after a 4 month wait, I have fitted the single seat unit. The new seat gives the bike a longer lower look, even though it is slightly shorter. The new seat is also wider, so it should be more comfortable on longer rides.

Stocker

Single Seat

Bridei · #2 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007

Hey Rob

Was going to PM you to find out what had happened to that tank!

From one of your earlier posts I thought you were going to have to shorten the seat (to accomodate the longer tank); Is your tank in fact going to use same mountings as original?

robnobrakes · #3 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007

Originally Posted by Bridei

Hey Rob

Was going to PM you to find out what had happened to that tank!

From one of your earlier posts I thought you were going to have to shorten the seat (to accomodate the longer tank); Is your tank in fact going to use same mountings as original?

Baker Tanks have fitted horse-shoe shaped retainers as fitted to the stock seat, to secure the front of the tank to the spine frame. An alloy 'button' is located at the rear. They suggest I strap the back of the tank down with a strong rubber band, not unlike to drive bands in vacuum cleaners. I'll see what to do once the tank arrives.

I am not sure yet whether I will need to shorten the new seat. It looks fine set back from the stock tank. It's another decision to make once the tank arrives.

MattTriumphs · #4 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007

Have you taken any long rides on the solo seat yet? I have the normal hyde solo seat and it's noticeably better than the stocker. I am a sucker for the thrux seat with cowl though. If it feels like the stock bonnie seat it's a no go.

Did you chop the stock fender? Looks tight.

Hedge · #5 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007

Your bike looks so friggen nice man!

Nice Sprocket cover! Did you custom make that or buy it somewhere?

robnobrakes · #6 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007

Originally Posted by MattTriumphs

Have you taken any long rides on the solo seat yet? I have the normal hyde solo seat and it's noticeably better than the stocker. I am a sucker for the thrux seat with cowl though. If it feels like the stock bonnie seat it's a no go.

Did you chop the stock fender? Looks tight.

I have not tried the seat yet as I only bought it today.

I did chop the rear fender.

robnobrakes · #7 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007

Originally Posted by HedgeFundGeek

Your bike looks so friggen nice man!

Nice Sprocket cover! Did you custom make that or buy it somewhere?

I custom made the sprocket cover. Easy job really using 1mm thick alloy. The stock cover weighs almost 1Kg!!!!! The chain guard 0.5Kg!!!!!!

unitedrocker · #8 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007

Baker Tanks... I've heard of Bartel and of course the Tank Shop... more info? web lookup only comes up with industrial sites.

FOUND IT:
http://www.tabaker.co.uk/