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MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!!
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greensngravy Full Member
Joined: Apr 27, 2009 Posts: 26 Location: Waukesha, WI
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Posted: April 26, 2009, 9:06 pm Post subject: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!! |
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I got an e-mail from MikesXS last week that said they have prototyped a cafe seat very similar to the one they already sell (for the older models) and it should be available this summer. I just hope they keep to that schedule.
I want to have my '81 Special completely cafe'd by fall.... I want it to be a blend of old style (already have the '73 rear brake light cluster and a MikesXS black/gold tank) and Special mags/Special side covers and black slash-cut pipes.
Will post pics when I can.
GNG
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geoff1408 New Member
Joined: May 04, 2009 Posts: 9 Location: perth. west australia
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Posted: May 7, 2009, 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!! |
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mate sounds good get those pictures posted would like too check it out, like to look at the special mags and sidecover set up you have. regards geoff perth
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greensngravy Full Member
Joined: Apr 27, 2009 Posts: 26 Location: Waukesha, WI
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Posted: May 7, 2009, 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summ |
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In progress: just installed new MikesXS black/gold tank, and I am waiting for the cafe seat for Specials to come out this summer. Once I get the seat I'll add the early model rear brake lights to "stretch" the bike out a bit and give it that low growly look...
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650skull Support Staff
Joined: Jul 19, 2007 Posts: 1186
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Posted: May 7, 2009, 10:39 pm Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!! |
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I like the tanks look good on the specials, helps to balance the bulky seats
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greensngravy Full Member
Joined: Apr 27, 2009 Posts: 26 Location: Waukesha, WI
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Posted: May 8, 2009, 11:30 am Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summ |
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Exactly what I was thinking. I think the new more narrow and longer cafe seat will change the whole dynamic, and adding the longer old-school rear brake light will make it look leaner and taller in the back and fatter and prowlier (new word) in the front!!
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greensngravy Full Member
Joined: Apr 27, 2009 Posts: 26 Location: Waukesha, WI
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Posted: May 9, 2009, 5:56 pm Post subject: Most Recent Upgrade on Special Cafe Project |
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I kept the pics of the "before" bike along with the "after" photos.
Just removed my back grab bars and original rear brake lights and installed a '73 vintage rear brake light. I will add a small round leather carrying case behind the seat to give it some continuity... Not sure how I like it, but when the new cafe seat comes it will be an easy change-out because I retain the original seat hinges which the new MikesXS seat will be compatible with, and voila - instant Cafe Classic!
Give me some feedback on changes I can make when you get a chance!
Scott
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greensngravy Full Member
Joined: Apr 27, 2009 Posts: 26 Location: Waukesha, WI
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Posted: May 11, 2009, 1:26 pm Post subject: Phase 3 of Cafe Project |
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Decided Phase 2 wasn't working so reinstalled the grab bar and removed the original brake lights, replacing them with a small leather carrying case. Finishes it off much better that way. I can live with this setup until my MikesXS cafe seat comes in. Geez, the ass end of these Specials are too dang huge!
Scott
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cretin75xs650 Full Member
Joined: Dec 24, 2008 Posts: 99
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Posted: May 19, 2009, 7:07 am Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!! |
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Looking forward to a seat for my 81 XS650, I'm at a stand still as to what seat to install. I currently am riding it with the stock seat strapped with a bungy cord. I removed the stock mounts and was thinking of cutting the frame to accomodate the tail section I purchased but am a bit hesitant. I am considering a brat style seat to keep the cost down. Decisions, decisions.....
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mexipike Full Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 49
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Posted: June 2, 2009, 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!! |
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Is it summer yet?!
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xs1961 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Apr 23, 2007 Posts: 1808 Location: uk
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Posted: June 2, 2009, 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summ |
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Been summer here for months it seems..
_________________ 1 running 650
2.5 bikes in bits,
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rhilker Full Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2009 Posts: 168 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: June 3, 2009, 12:25 am Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!! |
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In the meantine: Check Out: www.hotwingglass.com/
Cool Seats.
I hate to say this but if you took all the stock stuff off you may have trouble with MikesXS seat. As far as I know it's desined to accept the pin and clevis hardware and mates with the seat lock.
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xs1961 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Apr 23, 2007 Posts: 1808 Location: uk
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Posted: June 3, 2009, 3:22 am Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summ |
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I make & sell seat bases identical to those on Ebay for £30 if anyones intrested...
_________________ 1 running 650
2.5 bikes in bits,
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rhilker Full Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2009 Posts: 168 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: June 3, 2009, 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!! |
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What do you mean XS1961? Shoot me a link or post a PIC.
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xs1961 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Apr 23, 2007 Posts: 1808 Location: uk
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Posted: June 3, 2009, 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summ |
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Here, Ive sold dozens on Ebay over the last few years £25 to 650Rider members
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_________________ 1 running 650
2.5 bikes in bits,
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gradually losing intrest... God help me... |
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zimme71 Full Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2008 Posts: 30
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Posted: June 3, 2009, 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!! |
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Ditto here XS1961. I have an 81 XS650, and am interested in swapping out the seat for something different. I'm curious as to what you have, and would love to see pics....
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xs1961 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Apr 23, 2007 Posts: 1808 Location: uk
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Posted: June 3, 2009, 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summ |
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You mustve been typing that as I was submitting the pics !
_________________ 1 running 650
2.5 bikes in bits,
no time,
gradually losing intrest... God help me...
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YamaBob Full Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2008 Posts: 11
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Posted: June 3, 2009, 5:25 pm Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!! |
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I got an email from Mike stating he wouldn't be seeing those cafe seats till August. Any other places I can get one of those seats from?
Thanks,
Bob
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rhilker Full Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2009 Posts: 168 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: June 4, 2009, 6:46 am Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!! |
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I like it. It's similar to the hotwings one. So all I would have to do is buy the hinges and latch from MkesXS and I'm in business?
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mexipike Full Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 49
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Posted: August 15, 2009, 10:15 pm Post subject: Re: MikesXS Coming Out with Cafe Seat for Specials this Summer!! |
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Is it August yet?
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