Build a motorcycle seat

Step 10 Conclusions and thanks

Thank you so much to Skunkbait for suggesting a simple plywood pan, rather than letting me overengineer something crazy. Building my own "semi-bench" seat was quite fun, and I know what I'd do better the next time around. This one here is definitely a solo saddle... for now.

I'd like to tackle more seatmaking projects in this vein. It's a nice change of pace from my usual seat design, which is closer to a tractor seat than anything else, and made of different materials.

As for riding, the seat rides great, but you have to be a bit careful when kickstarting that you don't clip the edge of the seat on your way up and knock things off kilter. The tape has a good amount of grip (no more sliding off sideways!), and it is easy and comfortable to sit in the right position.

Overall I'm proud of how well things turned out. Black duct tape makes for an excellent seat covering when you have nothing else. It's an extremely versatile medium.