Any interest in race seat replicas?

56_oval · Post by **56_oval** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:33 am

If we could get a measurement from every year the Superhawk was produced, we could get a good picture of seat frame lengths. I don't think that should be a problem with all the members we have here. I'll start with the '64 frame that I have and it measures 14.25 inches center to center.

cyclon36 · Post by **cyclon36** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:15 am

56_oval wrote:If we could get a measurement from every year the Superhawk was produced, we could get a good picture of seat frame lengths. I don't think that should be a problem with all the members we have here. I'll start with the '64 frame that I have and it measures 14.25 inches center to center.

I was about to email you about that. Thanks. BTW, I'm assuming the seat I have was originally too short for your bike?

I just dropped the seat with my fiberglass guy yesterday. I should have a mold and first prototype by next weekend. We're using a course woven high strength fiberglass that should make for a tough seat. I just have to run some measurements after I get it back, dance on it a few times to make sure it holds up, and we'll be good to roll.

cyclon36 · Post by **cyclon36** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:37 am

56_oval wrote:If we could get a measurement from every year the Superhawk was produced, we could get a good picture of seat frame lengths. I don't think that should be a problem with all the members we have here. I'll start with the '64 frame that I have and it measures 14.25 inches center to center.

Just so we have a hard point of measurement, can you measure from the center of the front peg to the rear edge of the frame?

If it's like mine, it should be around 15.25" give or take a bit for bangs, dents, and welding leftovers. From the measurement you posted earlier, I think it should be the same.

S2000Eric mentioned he was going to post his up as well.

s2000erick · Post by **s2000erick** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:05 am

My 1963 CP77 is 15.25" from the center of the front peg mount to the back end of the frame.

56_oval · Post by **56_oval** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 12:14 pm

cyclon36 wrote:
56_oval wrote:If we could get a measurement from every year the Superhawk was produced, we could get a good picture of seat frame lengths. I don't think that should be a problem with all the members we have here. I'll start with the '64 frame that I have and it measures 14.25 inches center to center.
Just so we have a hard point of measurement, can you measure from the center of the front peg to the rear edge of the frame?

If it's like mine, it should be around 15.25" give or take a bit for bangs, dents, and welding leftovers. From the measurement you posted earlier, I think it should be the same.

S2000Eric mentioned he was going to post his up as well.

I was measuring from center to center, so I am sure its the same as y'alls.

Hoosier Tom · Post by **Hoosier Tom** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:05 pm

Joe, Both my 1962 and 1965 frames measure 15.25" from your described hard point of measurement.

HT

cyclon36 · Post by **cyclon36** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:49 pm

Hoosier Tom wrote:Joe, Both my 1962 and 1965 frames measure 15.25" from your described hard point of measurement.

HT

Thanks Tom. I think everyone that was interested in a seat is running the 62+ setup by the looks of it. I'll probably only make the seat pans for those bikes unless someone is interested in a 61 style.