Cafe seat without frame modification

[Snicks]

Is there a source for cafe seats that can be installed without frame modification? I’m fixing up a 1975 Honda cb200T and would eventually like to find a different seat after riding it stock for a while. I’d like to avoid cutting the frame and welding a U loop on the end. Thanks for any tips!!

 

[spdt509]

yo,start here. they've been in business for a while now, prices are reasonable and they have a decent selection,too......

https://www.omarsfiberglass.com/

 

[swimfar]

Another good source is Glass from the Past
http://www.caferacingparts.com/

 

[Snicks]

Hey, thanks for the recommendations. Super cool stuff.
Looks like they would require still cutting the butt end off the frame?
I’m looking for a lower profile option for a seat and not go total cafe. (Eee please don't kick me) Just a different seat than the big stock one.
Kind of like this?

 

[1962siia]

A quick ebay search shows a bunch of low profile seat options for the cb200.

 

[augustiron]

You mean like this one in my workshop right now?

 

[Snicks]

Yes!!! But did you have to cut the frame to add that loop in the back. Sweeeeeet bike.

 

[295566]

Why not just shave your stock seat and have it recovered?

 

[augustiron]

Yes!!! But did you have to cut the frame to add that loop in the back. Sweeeeeet bike.

Yes, the rear subframe was cut behind the shock mounts, a new cross plate fabricated for strength and to bolt the seat too. And the hoop was fabricated and welded on.
That bike has been on the Bonneville salt flats every year for a while now, hence the "patina"


No way to get a smallish "brat" style seat without cutting the subframe.