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ESEAMA1 · 10-09-2006, 08:35 PM

Hi,

I just got a VL800 which I love. The guy who owned it before had the COBRA exhaust pipes installed and changed the handlebars and fenders to make it more like a chopper. The bike looks and feels great, now the only thing is that I was given a brand new passenger seat with it to put it on since he made it for a solo rider but now I realize that the regular Volusia seat won't fit this bike since the stop light is in the way.

So, for those more experienced people that have customized their bikes, what would be the best and less costly option, change the rear fender so it accomodates the standard seat or find a suitable seat that fits the bike as is. What would be a good place to start looking for a seat? Any feedback on those seats with suction cups?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and have a great day.

ESEAMA

blackie1491 · 10-10-2006, 12:40 AM

Check VolusiaRiders.com :: Home

Could find parts there.

I think picking up a stock fender and reversing what has been done may be best.
But go with what you like.

ESEAMA1 · 10-10-2006, 01:37 AM

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ESEAMA1 · 10-10-2006, 01:38 AM

I knew I was in the right place... :o)

Sincerely,

ESEAMA

Jerryzuki · 10-10-2006, 08:27 AM

"Last edited by ESEAMA1 : Today at 01:39 AM. Reason: Enter real name by mistake "

You don't like your real name??

Just kidding, Lehman Trikes makes trikes out of C50s. There's a link here somewhere that takes you to where they sell the surplus fenders, tires, wheels and such. Do a search for it.

v0lusia · 10-10-2006, 10:04 AM

Travis at Lehman trikes 605-642-2111

It might not be that simple.....
You'll need the rear fender and the metal inner fender (thats where the bolt threads in for the rear seat). The stock fender will also have the holes in it for the stock taillight. So you'll need to fill them and repaint or buy a stock taillight and turn signals also.

Lehman sells the fender, inner fender, and tail light, you'll need to find the turn signals somewhere else (JC Whitney). You can probably get everything but the turnsignals for less that $100 from Lehman add to that the paint to match the bike.

ESEAMA1 · 10-10-2006, 01:03 PM

Hi Volusia,

I really appreciate your feedback. I didn't realize that until I started my research. It looks like by the time it's all said and done, I will have spent about $300 to $500. It's definitely worth it but I might have to wait a little since I just bought the bike. Thanks again.

ESEAMA

ESEAMA1 · 10-10-2006, 01:37 PM

Hi Jerryzuki,

As you can tell, I am still new to this site and I didn't know that the reason would be showing for all to see... :o) Live and learn. Take care and happy riding.

ESEAMA

v0lusia · 10-10-2006, 02:07 PM

You are welcome.... After I posted this I called Travis and he is out of rear fenders for the C50s/Volusias he may have some more next month.

blackie1491 · 10-10-2006, 06:26 PM

Check in E-bay in motorcycle parts, Suzuki vl800 and C50.
I have seen bikes being parted out on there.

10-09-2006, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
ESEAMA1 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	Need Some Help with Passenger Seat Hi, I just got a VL800 which I love. The guy who owned it before had the COBRA exhaust pipes installed and changed the handlebars and fenders to make it more like a chopper. The bike looks and feels great, now the only thing is that I was given a brand new passenger seat with it to put it on since he made it for a solo rider but now I realize that the regular Volusia seat won't fit this bike since the stop light is in the way. So, for those more experienced people that have customized their bikes, what would be the best and less costly option, change the rear fender so it accomodates the standard seat or find a suitable seat that fits the bike as is. What would be a good place to start looking for a seat? Any feedback on those seats with suction cups? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and have a great day. ESEAMA Attached Thumbnails

10-10-2006, 01:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
ESEAMA1 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	. Last edited by ESEAMA1; 10-10-2006 at 01:40 AM.

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ESEAMA1 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	Thank you!!! I knew I was in the right place... :o) Sincerely, ESEAMA Last edited by ESEAMA1; 10-10-2006 at 01:39 AM. Reason: Enter real name by mistake

10-10-2006, 02:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
v0lusia TurtleWax Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Central MA Posts: 555	You are welcome.... After I posted this I called Travis and he is out of rear fenders for the C50s/Volusias he may have some more next month. Last edited by v0lusia; 10-10-2006 at 02:10 PM.

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10-10-2006, 12:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Check VolusiaRiders.com :: Home Could find parts there. I think picking up a stock fender and reversing what has been done may be best. But go with what you like.

10-10-2006, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
v0lusia TurtleWax Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Central MA Posts: 555	Travis at Lehman trikes 605-642-2111 It might not be that simple..... You'll need the rear fender and the metal inner fender (thats where the bolt threads in for the rear seat). The stock fender will also have the holes in it for the stock taillight. So you'll need to fill them and repaint or buy a stock taillight and turn signals also. Lehman sells the fender, inner fender, and tail light, you'll need to find the turn signals somewhere else (JC Whitney). You can probably get everything but the turnsignals for less that $100 from Lehman add to that the paint to match the bike.

10-10-2006, 01:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
ESEAMA1 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	Hi Volusia, I really appreciate your feedback. I didn't realize that until I started my research. It looks like by the time it's all said and done, I will have spent about $300 to $500. It's definitely worth it but I might have to wait a little since I just bought the bike. Thanks again. ESEAMA

10-10-2006, 01:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
ESEAMA1 Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	Hi Jerryzuki, As you can tell, I am still new to this site and I didn't know that the reason would be showing for all to see... :o) Live and learn. Take care and happy riding. ESEAMA

10-10-2006, 06:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Check in E-bay in motorcycle parts, Suzuki vl800 and C50. I have seen bikes being parted out on there.

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