Lumpectomy completed - Thanks DJ - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

RED-M · 07-09-2008, 01:34 PM

Lump removed from seat finally. This is like riding a whole new bike now !!

RED-M · 07-09-2008, 01:36 PM

A few more pics..

Rumrunner · 07-09-2008, 02:08 PM

There is a lump???

Hmmmm......

RED-M · 07-10-2008, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rumrunner

There is a lump???

Hmmmm......

I guess only us stouter gentlemen know of the "lump" that irritates the tailbone when riding this bike. Anyhow, the seat is vastly improved with it removed.

The Pope · 07-10-2008, 06:48 AM

I NEED to do this!

Please post more info on what all was involved. Looks as if you had to fab up a new bracket. SO ... details please!

diamond_jim · 07-10-2008, 06:57 AM

Great job. Red. That looks really good. If I get another seat I might just send it to you to have it done!

geeker · 07-10-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rumrunner

There is a lump???

Hmmmm......

I'm 6'2" and by the time I get to work (25-30 min ride all hwy) my tail/butt is numb ...
glad someone found that nasty lump.
Now to wait for instructions on how to correct it and avoid a $300 seat replacement.

phil.dye · 07-10-2008, 12:51 PM

For everyone who wanted to do this DJ posted a good article with directions here....http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...-finished.html
Hope that helps.

Phil

RED-M · 07-10-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil.dye

For everyone who wanted to do this DJ posted a good article with directions here....http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...-finished.html
Hope that helps.

Phil

Use Diamond Jim's instructions and you can't go wrong. I'm 6'4" and weigh 260. All I could feel was that lump in my tail...thanks to this mod it is like riding in heaven...trust me !!

RED-M · 07-10-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Pope

I NEED to do this!

Please post more info on what all was involved. Looks as if you had to fab up a new bracket. SO ... details please!

Pope, all i did was dremel out the lump, cut a piece of 1/16" or so galvanized plumbing bracket to fit over hole. Added some foam in hole, riveted plate over top. Took old bracket and banged it flat with a hammer and re-bent it to desired angle and riveted that to the new backing plate...took about 1 1/2 hours of fiddling to get it just the way i wanted it. Be patient and it will look nice. I never had to restaple anything. I cut all the way to the back of the seat ( it actually was a mistake, but proved to be even better) and tucked the seat material under the plate. It was a fun project and i'm proud of the outcome. Thanks again DJ...You saved my ass !

dankrencisz · 07-10-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

I'm 6'2" and by the time I get to work (25-30 min ride all hwy) my tail/butt is numb ...
glad someone found that nasty lump.
Now to wait for instructions on how to correct it and avoid a $300 seat replacement.

The 300 dollar seat is WORTH THE INVESTMENT. Especially if you take the queen for a ride. The saddlemen is very nice. I'm 6'2" also and my a$$ was numb after my 22 mile commute to work. What a world of difference!

geeker · 07-10-2008, 01:51 PM

problem is ... if princess doesn't approve the seat replacement I have to look at modd'g the seat for now.

geeker · 07-10-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil.dye

For everyone who wanted to do this DJ posted a good article with directions here....http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...-finished.html
Hope that helps.

Phil

Thanks

rogerl · 07-10-2008, 01:54 PM

I did the same thing to my stock seat and now the stock seat feels good. I used 1/16" thick aluminum for the plate and new bracket. I also did some foam mods to the seat as well. After reading Diamond Jim's post on removing the lump I had the confidense to do it myself. I would have to agree that DJ saved my ass as well.

Thanks

Roger L

Paper Plane · 09-06-2008, 04:54 PM

where do i get this plumpin bracket? i had everything setup for the mod this weekend, went down to home depot and couldn't find anything useful.

diamond_jim · 09-06-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paper Plane

where do i get this plumpin bracket? i had everything setup for the mod this weekend, went down to home depot and couldn't find anything useful.

Maybe they were out.

I'm not sure where they are at Home Depot, but at my Lowe's they are in the isle with the bolts, nuts, screws and nails. There will be a section of various pieces of steel and aluminum displayed much like you might see wooden dowels. There will be some short stuff (24"), longer stuff (36"-48") and then some 8ft stuff.

RED-M · 09-06-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paper Plane

where do i get this plumpin bracket? i had everything setup for the mod this weekend, went down to home depot and couldn't find anything useful.

All i did was mill around home depot and found a galvanized plumbing bracket that was small enough to do minimal reshaping on and it cost about $1.50 !

I can't stress how awesome this modification is...I've got a brand new saddleman seat sitting in my closet because this mod has made the stock seat so much more comfortable.

BTW...anyone interested in a brand new Saddleman Tattoo Profiler ?? - $270

diamond_jim · 09-06-2008, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED-M

BTW...anyone interested in a brand new Saddleman Tattoo Profiler ?? - $270

Paper Plane · 09-06-2008, 11:45 PM

k seat mod finally done. there was a contractor in my friend's place and he had the perfect piece of metal. i filled the void with a soft rag tho.... a lil too much.. and now i needa think of a way to take the rag out without disturbing the rivets.

sigh....

BlackOutSi · 09-07-2008, 01:56 PM

As ghetto fabulous as it sounds, I used an old license plate...You don't even have to cut anything. It took one crease and it fits the pan just fine. I used 4 rivets to hold it to the pan and two more rivets with washers to remount the bracket to the license plate with no bending or straightening of the bracket needed. I used a micro-fiber I had laying around and cut it in half and folded it to fit in the lump cavity....rode 350 miles away the next day and returned the day after with no problems...just stop every hour and you'll be fine.

07-09-2008, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
RED-M In Training Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2005 RED M-50 Location: Central New York Posts: 105	Lumpectomy completed - Thanks DJ Lump removed from seat finally. This is like riding a whole new bike now !!

07-10-2008, 06:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
The Pope In Training Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Angier (McGee's Xroads), N.C. USA Posts: 112	I NEED to do this! Please post more info on what all was involved. Looks as if you had to fab up a new bracket. SO ... details please! __________________ The Pope 2K5 M50 BLACK De-bagged, De-Baffled & De-mickeyed Pipes & Memphis Pop-Top WS & Black Memphis Lowers, Saddlemen Drifter Slant Saddlebags.

07-10-2008, 01:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
geeker Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 LE Grey Location: North of Toronto Posts: 215	problem is ... if princess doesn't approve the seat replacement I have to look at modd'g the seat for now. __________________ 2007 M50 LE ~ anthony M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links ~ posted by DJ ~

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07-09-2008, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
RED-M In Training Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2005 RED M-50 Location: Central New York Posts: 105	A few more pics..

07-09-2008, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rumrunner In Training Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 124	There is a lump??? Hmmmm......

07-10-2008, 06:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	Great job. Red. That looks really good. If I get another seat I might just send it to you to have it done!

07-10-2008, 12:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
phil.dye In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Fort Riley, KS Posts: 132	For everyone who wanted to do this DJ posted a good article with directions here....http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...-finished.html Hope that helps. Phil

07-10-2008, 01:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
rogerl Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2006 Silver M50 Location: Northfield, Ohio Posts: 155	I did the same thing to my stock seat and now the stock seat feels good. I used 1/16" thick aluminum for the plate and new bracket. I also did some foam mods to the seat as well. After reading Diamond Jim's post on removing the lump I had the confidense to do it myself. I would have to agree that DJ saved my ass as well. Thanks Roger L

09-06-2008, 04:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Paper Plane In Training Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Del Rio TX Posts: 134	where do i get this plumpin bracket? i had everything setup for the mod this weekend, went down to home depot and couldn't find anything useful.

09-06-2008, 11:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Paper Plane In Training Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Del Rio TX Posts: 134	k seat mod finally done. there was a contractor in my friend's place and he had the perfect piece of metal. i filled the void with a soft rag tho.... a lil too much.. and now i needa think of a way to take the rag out without disturbing the rivets. sigh....

09-07-2008, 01:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
BlackOutSi Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Black Posts: 30	As ghetto fabulous as it sounds, I used an old license plate...You don't even have to cut anything. It took one crease and it fits the pan just fine. I used 4 rivets to hold it to the pan and two more rivets with washers to remount the bracket to the license plate with no bending or straightening of the bracket needed. I used a micro-fiber I had laying around and cut it in half and folded it to fit in the lump cavity....rode 350 miles away the next day and returned the day after with no problems...just stop every hour and you'll be fine.

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