Building a bobber-style saddle (3 of 3)

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(This is the last of a three-part series on making a saddle. Here are parts 1 and 2.) The upholstery There are lots of different materials for covering the saddle. I’m using Waterproof Marine-Grade Vinyl, which is a popular starting … Continued

Building a bobber-style saddle (2 of 3)

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(This is the second part of a three-part series on making a saddle. Here is part 1.) After smoothly gliding over a few bumps in the road, it’s back to building my first saddle. I’m not very artistic, creative, imaginative … Continued

How to mount a bobber saddle to the frame

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Things on the ZN were picking up speed. Things were coming together and falling into place. The bike’s beginning to take shape and looking good in my mind’s eye. I can’t say how many hours I’ve spent in front of … Continued

Making a simple seat pan

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Look! Up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman, who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel with his bare hands… Well, it’s not really the man of steel. I was giving a lot … Continued

Building a bobber-style saddle (1 of 3)

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I’ve never built a saddle. I’ve never even shaped the foam or covered the foam. I’ve never made, cut or bent a saddle pan. My experience with saddles has been sitting on them and searching the internet for a Mustang … Continued