The Water Buffalo-Seemingly never ending cafe project

[shinyribs]

Alright,enough of the mushy stuff.Down to bid-niss.Got started on the seat cover today.My old foldaway Singer sewing machine went on the frizt so i had to use this plastic piece-o-poo.It was like I had to learn how to sew all over,so i didnt get much done tonight.



Working out the puzzle pieces


The snaps are what set it off,i think


Sorry,got a lil pic heavy tonight

[TOOLS1]

Wow, you are just full of surprises.
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[Daddyman]

[cityslicker]

Nice man!! real nice!

[shinyribs]

Thanks City.Here's the finished product.Well,the seat anyway.Fender still needs more polishing

[shinyribs]

I was thinking that since i have no storage on this bike,and about a half a yard of vinyl left over,i wonder how retarded it would look to make a fork bag to put on here? What do you think,would it be ridiculous?

[Daddyman]

Can't believe you even considered it on a cafe

[shinyribs]

I think it could be done,and look ok.We'll just have to see.....

[cityslicker]

It's looking great man,,, I really like it.

[Piute]

  Well Shiny Singer ,maybe have to send you my other Queen seat.
  Great job Forkbag would look good how about a tank bag ,more like a bra to hold cellphone/ map / small stuff,that fall out yo pocket

[Half-Caf]

I can see the similarity now!



Are you going to paint it black?

[cityslicker]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tank-Knee-Pad-Set-1968-70-Triumph-Motorcycle-82-8192-3-/370393382975?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item563d2a803f

You should stick a set of these on there... I'm getting some for my tank, even though I don't have indents, it'll give the perception, and since I don't have indents, My knees will be all over the side of the tank, Might as well make it more comfy.
I like that tank. It's perfect for a Cafe. What color you gonna paint it. forgive me if that was discussed earlier in this thread.

[shinyribs]

shinyribs wrote

I was thinking that since i have no storage on this bike,and about a half a yard of vinyl left over,i wonder how retarded it would look to make a fork bag to put on here? What do you think,would it be ridiculous?

Oops.I actually went to say tank bag,not fork bag.Good save Daddyman!

Im thinking silver,Piute.I have silver,red,black and burple on the shelf now.Yes,burple...not a typo.Its the paint used on my buddies car


Thanks City.Truimph knee pads made in Taiwan...odd.They do look good.Thats not a bad price.This guy just painted his on and it really doesnt look bad.I know what you mean about your knees scuffing up the tank.I kinda would like for this bike to look like it has been together for awile,not just freshly put together.I might not paint it at all.I hate to use such a gay term but,patina is cool

[TOOLS1]

Mask off where, you want knee pads, and use truck bedliner.
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P.S. I really like that burple.

[shinyribs]

Some nice aged leather would look nice

[shinyribs]

Ok dont laugh too hard.This is kinda what i had in mind with a tank bag.I can cut the sides so the bag part will collapse and lay flat,but just have enough room to open up so you can empty your pockets while riding,Wallet,cell phone,pistol...you know the essentials

[Daddyman]

Think the straps should be a little wider,  but that looks good.

[shinyribs]

Yeah,im still perfecting my "painting" skills.I really dont want a lot of vinyl fake leather all over the bike.Afraid it will make it look cheap.Found a beautiful piece of leather at the upholstery shop yesterday,but it was $100.I guess i'll just use my pockets in my riding jacket...for now.I wanna do something,i just dont know what just yet

[TOOLS1]

Go to the Salvation Army/used clothing stores. Often, you will find old leather coats cheap. Cut them up, for what, you need.
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[shinyribs]

I tried that Tools.No luck.Got my tail light and license plate mounted tonight.I also had an idea for my muffler.Soon as the exhaust clamps get here i will be DONE!!!!I did get a little trigger happy.Burnout in the barn!