seat post issues

[Kiwi]

my 82 frame has just that a tube with nothing at the bottom and it is only 1" internal diameter

you need to make up a plate to fit bolt onto the bottom of the frame that will cover the bottom of this tube and have a hole in the appropriate place for it to work, if you can wait a week or so I'll get a phot of how it will all fit together as this is what i have on my 82 shovel

for the seatpost I had a engineer make up one with 1" od and run it staight in the frame with no bushes and just keep it well lubed

a 45 appartantly uses a 1" seat post which is probably an easier option

yeah, pictures would be good, at your convenience. though i'll fabricate something with this peice of 1" tubing i have for a temporary solution whilst i locate a 'skinny' post off a 45 or whatever.

anyone need a 'fat' seatpost, complete?

[kevscrivener]

Originally Posted by jzk

anyone need a 'fat' seatpost, complete?

You shouldn't have trouble moving that, mate; there are LOADS of members with fat seats!

looking on jpcycles website they state:

for late 80-84 fx/fl frames use the 1930-73 45's 1.060" seat post

others use 1936-80 BT 1.180" seat post.

so i either get one made up, or track down a 45 seat post.

situation temporarily solved.

i had to rework the t-bar. the stock position is too far forward for my long legs. so i cut the t-bar into 4 pieces and welded it back together. this kept the frame and sat post positions as stock, but mounted the seat about 2.5" further back. and keeps the t-bat looking stock.

rear springs provide the damping and support and a temporary seat post out of a piece of 1" pipe help keep it all locked in place. i need a little extra spring support, so i'll source a proper 1 1/16" seat post and fit that.

took if for a run to check it all out and it's o.k, much better looking and so much more comfy than the le pera saddle that was on it. maybe i can do more than 40 miles without having to see a chiro?

just fettling the points and i've sheared one of the backing plate studs!

lovin' it ;)

[kiwidave]

great stuff - you can't beat sorting it yerself.

I think your instincts are correct. Those seats are widely acknowledged as being the most comfortable EVER produced on a Harley, I am pretty sure it is only cop bikes that have a similar style now. Pretty sure they went out with the 74inch Shovelhead for us civllians.