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Rad Power Bikes Chat => Rad Modifications => Topic started by: Carsten on May 18, 2020, 01:43:15 AM

Title: DIY pillion seat
Post by: Carsten on May 18, 2020, 01:43:15 AM
My collector's soul did not allow me to throw away the packaging material of my RadWagon. Couldn't that thick foam piece build a nice back seat? It was cut to a width of 20 cm. I got 10 mm plywood and sawed it to the size of the cushion. Two small oval pieces of plywood and two rectangular ones were a job for my fretsaw. Some drops of wood glue fixed the oval cones. 5 mm drill, M5 stainless steel lock screws, wing nuts, and washers were used to make seat mounts. Finally, motorcycle seat cover pu leather was stapled onto the plywood. And my pillion passenger wife likes it, too!

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Title: Re: DIY pillion seat
Post by: fin_rad on May 18, 2020, 02:08:03 AM
"Because I can". :) One thing what I like most is this kind of DIY custom made stuff. And use of what we have at the moment. Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: DIY pillion seat
Post by: Carsten on May 18, 2020, 10:07:50 AM
Quote from: fin_rad on May 18, 2020, 02:08:03 AM
"Because I can". :)
Yes. And "Because I have to stay at home". Our plan was to travel Spain in May 2020. And then the corona virus came around the corner. :(
Quote from: fin_rad on May 18, 2020, 02:08:03 AM
Thanks for sharing!
It was my pleasure!
Title: Re: DIY pillion seat
Post by: Ryan on May 18, 2020, 04:55:22 PM
Wow, that looks really nice. Thanks for sharing the steps so others can replicate.