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Title: '14 V7 seat and loop pillion installed now
Post by: ratguzzi on October 31, 2016, 06:16:55 PM
Jon Revilla, "The Seat Guy" just finished my seat and sent me a few photos. Can't pick it up for a couple days yet but sure looking forward to it!

http://theseatguyjon.com/

JB

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/s2_zpsqyqdqfwj.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/s2_zpsqyqdqfwj.jpg.html)

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/s1_zpsqp5cmnqx.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/s1_zpsqp5cmnqx.jpg.html)

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/s3_zpsvlqt9aj6.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/s3_zpsvlqt9aj6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My new seat for my '14 V7
Post by: Hymes Inc. on October 31, 2016, 07:39:04 PM
Looks nice. Wonder how that would look on my Special?
Title: Re: My new seat for my '14 V7
Post by: rboe on October 31, 2016, 07:47:55 PM
I was sitting on the new Suzuki 200 standard bike and it has a similarly styled seat. Very comfortable.
Title: Re: My new seat for my '14 V7
Post by: Zoom Zoom on November 01, 2016, 06:43:32 AM
That looks great! I'm looking forward to seeing it on the bike. :thumb:

John Henry
Title: Re: My new seat for my '14 V7
Post by: Mr Pootle on November 01, 2016, 07:38:27 AM
We await the photos and the riding report.
I keep toying with the idea for a replacement seat for my V7II,but after 2000 miles the stock seat seems to be breaking in. I'll not be doing any more long runs till the spring, so I can defer the decision for a while.
Title: Re: My new seat for my '14 V7
Post by: ponti_33609 on November 01, 2016, 03:11:02 PM
Great looking seat.  Post a picture of it on your bike when you get if you will.  I bought this one....like it a lot but like yours even better!

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/IMG_5860_zpsaovgkigz.jpg)
Title: Re: My new seat for my '14 V7
Post by: stevet on November 02, 2016, 12:14:07 AM
Looks great, love the brown (mine is darker brown but does not show well in these photos), but it does not look any wider in the butt contact area to offer better support to the hips.  Was it widened or flattened at all?  I had mine widened from the stock 9-inches (9" before turning vertical down the side of the seat) to 13" wide, and flatter left to right.  14-15" would have been even better, but the pan was just too narrow.

In these photos, the front couple rolls of the upholstery are the same width as the entire stock seat.  The hump between rider and passenger was mostly infilled and I can get some fore/aft movement in this new wider zone that was not possible on the stock seat.  A cafe seat bump would be nice for high speeds, like on the Corbin.

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/stevet_010/20150930_181440%20small.jpg)

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/stevet_010/20150930_181339%20small.jpg)

I still want to try the Corbin for the V7 bikes, their site shows 13" wide as well.  Maybe it will be my winter purchase.

Steve.
Title: Re: My new seat for my '14 V7
Post by: ponti_33609 on November 02, 2016, 10:05:29 AM
Looks great, love the brown (mine is darker brown but does not show well in these photos), but it does not look any wider in the butt contact area to offer better support to the hips.  Was it widened or flattened at all?  I had mine widened from the stock 9-inches (9" before turning vertical down the side of the seat) to 13" wide, and flatter left to right.  14-15" would have been even better, but the pan was just too narrow.

In these photos, the front couple rolls of the upholstery are the same width as the entire stock seat.  The hump between rider and passenger was mostly infilled and I can get some fore/aft movement in this new wider zone that was not possible on the stock seat.  A cafe seat bump would be nice for high speeds, like on the Corbin.

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/stevet_010/20150930_181440%20small.jpg)

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p26/stevet_010/20150930_181339%20small.jpg)

I still want to try the Corbin for the V7 bikes, their site shows 13" wide as well.  Maybe it will be my winter purchase.

Steve.

I actually spoke with your guy.  Really nice seat/work he did.  In the end, for me, it was easier and less $$ to buy all-done.  New Guzzi Pan included so now I can sell my old or do another custom something with it.  The brown panels with these bikes look really nice.  My seat is actually slightly narrower than stock rather than wider.  I am only 5'10" and under 160 so it works well for me.
Title: Re: My new seat for my '14 V7
Post by: PJPR01 on November 02, 2016, 10:08:00 AM
Those look great...thinking about sending him my Corbin for the Norgin to plump it up a bit...looks like he does superb work.
Title: Re: '14 V7 seat and loop pillion installed now
Post by: ratguzzi on November 03, 2016, 12:27:40 PM
Some pics with the seat installed. Pleased with it. I also had Jon make me a simple pillion seat for my looper. He has a flexible metal pan on the bottom and I had him embed some powerful rare earth magnets that hold it snugly to the fender. Easy on and off.
JB

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/b2_zpstkqllxp1.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/b2_zpstkqllxp1.jpg.html)

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/b1_zpsqordolgh.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/b1_zpsqordolgh.jpg.html)

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/b3_zpsuaenngn6.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/2016%20V7%20side%20stand/b3_zpsuaenngn6.jpg.html)

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/2016%20loop%20frame/a2_zpsequqly6y.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/2016%20loop%20frame/a2_zpsequqly6y.jpg.html)

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/2016%20loop%20frame/a1_zps1qmnvemi.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/2016%20loop%20frame/a1_zps1qmnvemi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: '14 V7 seat and loop pillion installed now
Post by: Cam3512 on November 03, 2016, 12:31:08 PM
JB, that looks really GOOD!  What does your arse say?
Title: Re: '14 V7 seat and loop pillion installed now
Post by: lazlokovacs on November 03, 2016, 01:54:38 PM
I really really really like your looper!!!

magnetic seat is brilliant

your air-filters look interesting.. whats the story there?
Title: Re: '14 V7 seat and loop pillion installed now
Post by: ratguzzi on November 03, 2016, 05:43:01 PM
JB, that looks really GOOD!  What does your arse say?

Just a short ride today, about 30 miles. Feels similar to stock which worked really well for me any way.
JB
Title: Re: '14 V7 seat and loop pillion installed now
Post by: ratguzzi on November 03, 2016, 05:53:21 PM
I really really really like your looper!!!

magnetic seat is brilliant

your air-filters look interesting.. whats the story there?

Air filters are basic Emgo filters that come chrome.
Here's a pic of the magnets I used in the seat. Will hold each other through my forearm.
JB


(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj221/ratguzzi/2016%20loop%20frame/c1_zpsibkq3xrq.jpg) (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/ratguzzi/media/2016%20loop%20frame/c1_zpsibkq3xrq.jpg.html)