Making A Custom Fiberglass Seat - XS400 Build

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  • Making A custom fiberglass seat pan for the XS400 build! In the last video I made an electronics tray and now its time for a seat. This time I chose to make one from fiberglass instead of steel or aluminum. I ended up changing directions from my original idea for the seat and love where its headed now! Enjoy the video and let me know if you have any questions.
    Great video showing another seat build. I based mine off of his method.
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  • @Felixmfox
    @Felixmfox 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is by far the best seat video I can find. The quick release element is fantastic. Loving the content.

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Felixmfox glad you found it helpful!

  • @donreinholz8121
    @donreinholz8121 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice design and mounting brackets. I love the adjustable quick release pins. Cool project BJ!

  • @johnkenny6573
    @johnkenny6573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video. Best wishes for 2023.

  • @XJRabbits
    @XJRabbits 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff again. No clue how you come up with this stuff. Genius

  • @kencreten7308
    @kencreten7308 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool, fiberglass. Glass dust everywhere... ahhh! heh. Fantastic job.

  • @cedricbdo7551
    @cedricbdo7551 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the quick release idea. I wished I saw this before I made my NX650 ^^. Thanks for all your videos!

  • @robertadams4415
    @robertadams4415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to see the finished work

  • @Dustmonkeycreations
    @Dustmonkeycreations 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice dude, I use FRP quite a lot on my stuff, your imagination is the only limitation 👍🏼 if I can pass on a tip, if you rip the fibreglass rather than cut it, it will flow in to the next layer much nicer and have a more consistent thickness 👍🏼
    Also once you finish, I run over it with some 80grit quickly just to take off any spikes that love to find your fingers when you least expect it 🙈
    Happy new year dude, all the best
    Wayne 👍🏼

  • @Cochis3
    @Cochis3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Job on the seat, always lovin your videos, makes me feel like I can do this after watching you explain it so well, thanks, you're sick.

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Happy to take the mystery out of this stuff

  • @andymiller5611
    @andymiller5611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Considering this was your first attempt at fibre glass seating, it looks pretty good to me, man! Everyday's a school day when watching your videos, dude! There's always something to learn from you! Keep up the awesome work!
    All the very best to you and your family at this time of the year and I hope that 2023 is kind to you!
    Take it easy,
    Andy 🍻🤘💜

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much appreciated Andy! Luckily I had done the cowel and some other repairs so I had the basics down

  • @Pieterpuma17
    @Pieterpuma17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like it that you still have that grinder. I have tools my father used and it makes it a little special everytime using them. Dowidat wrenches.

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. They just mean a bit extra when you use them

  • @darrennoonan6147
    @darrennoonan6147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work that is going to look awesome

  • @jimclarke1108
    @jimclarke1108 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Mr BHB, if it was me i'd be trimming a park bench to fit😁

  • @airmotivewelding8012
    @airmotivewelding8012 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done. Fiberglass is a learning curve for sure. I find cloth to be easier to work with, but my experience is with aircraft repair. Full fabrication from glass is something I have yet to dive into.
    Great lookin part for the project hoss!!

  • @dreamin47_
    @dreamin47_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, always a insperation for ideas.

  • @manuelmartinezrivero4739
    @manuelmartinezrivero4739 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Comme d’habitude, toujours très propre et explication très claires. Ça donne pleines de bonnes idées pour commencer mon projet café racer avec ma bonne vieille Honda CX500 GL de 1982. Elle est déjà dans mon atelier et elle m’attend 😊 A++

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you much! Happy the video was helpful 🙏

  • @MrNiklas1967
    @MrNiklas1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive as allways

  • @miguelpagansr6128
    @miguelpagansr6128 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think it turned out real nice, clean simple lines lightweight and yet still strong and no you’re not an idiot.

  • @bertbog5088
    @bertbog5088 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great to see you doing fabrication - you and yours have a great Christmas and a happy new year

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I definitely don't get to do it enough. Thank you

  • @rodwatson8732
    @rodwatson8732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this seat mount idea. I'm about to steal it... after I buy these mounts, of course. Also, do you think you'll need to trim the attachment screws prior to upholstery to prevent them poking you in the butt or will the padding be sufficient to cover them?
    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes the screws will be trimmed. I felt it was obvious so I never addressed it in the video.

  • @menom7
    @menom7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As others have said on here already,I ALWAYS learn something (or get ideas) from watching Your video's!!! Enjoyed watching this one,and I think it looks great so far!!! LOVE the button extractions!!! : >)

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well thank you much! I always hope the videos provide real world tips and tricks

  • @DocJonesGarage
    @DocJonesGarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work BJ seat latch is trick!

  • @arunhanglimbu
    @arunhanglimbu ปีที่แล้ว

    Love from Nepal 🇳🇵🙏

  • @thecaudells
    @thecaudells 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That GS! 😍😍

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A mighty fine looking machine! 😉

    • @thecaudells
      @thecaudells 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrickHouseBuilds Facts!

  • @timothyellis6266
    @timothyellis6266 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A plastic spreader along with a trimmed paint brush starting with the unidirectional glass first layer would have helped to lay it down. Styrofoam for backing / support can be fit prior to glassing the scraped out with kitchen fork after. If possible immediately after laying the last resin coat use a vacuum clothing storage bag to draw out the air. Shortly after set up use heat gun at medium heat for final hardening. 👍✌

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like you have done this before lol. I'll keep those tips in mind 🤘

  • @Gus-cg9yp
    @Gus-cg9yp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Nicevjob., looks and fit great. I bet you had some dust in you workshop after that.

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It wasn't bad dust wise. I just kept cleaning as I went before it became a big mess

  • @ZEUS-eg8jw
    @ZEUS-eg8jw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😎 ... From Holland ... !!

  • @TheEverydayEnthusiast
    @TheEverydayEnthusiast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The boy and I enjoyed this video while keeping inside #blizzard2022

  • @The9meister
    @The9meister 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RacerTV has a video about the divine proportions of a cafe racer , the size of the fuel tank compared to the seat, and other components, happy holidays.

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do think people can get a bit down in the weeds with how something is "supposed to" look and not let the bike tell you what it needs. Proportions are definitely important but there must be some freedom in there

    • @hungrywolfmotorcycles
      @hungrywolfmotorcycles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Custom bikes are pieces of art. Art is subjective. No rules

  • @01thomasss
    @01thomasss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pl;ease tell us more about those buttons and pins? Where can one get them?

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As mentioned the video they are linked in the description

  • @dorkis44
    @dorkis44 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure who you go through for upholstery, but it is the hardest thing to find a video of on TH-cam. If they are willing to take any footage as they attach the fabric to the fiberglass, please have them take it and feature it in a future video!

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll ask. My guy would probably be willing to. Its just glue though

    • @dorkis44
      @dorkis44 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrickHouseBuilds so they just wrap it and use an adhesive on the underside?

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, with mine I usually bolt them down to the frame which helps hold the material in place

    • @dorkis44
      @dorkis44 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BrickHouseBuilds thanks for the info. Mine is going to be removable, so I'm looking for a really secure way to keep it wrapped

  • @allanrudman
    @allanrudman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great videos as usual! , by any chance do you have a video on how to wire ignition coils from scratch? I'm trying to wire a CB 750

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. I have many wiring videos on the channel. Coils are simple with either one or two wires depending on your ignition system. You just need to refer to a diagram that is correct for your ignition system and go by that

  • @johnnyholmberg7773
    @johnnyholmberg7773 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trying something similar today but completely missed the mark on making a frame which looks really nice. I have a fibreglass seat pan (3-4 layers) made that I was thinking of putting rivet nuts in for fasteners. You think it will hold up or you think it will crack on me? Also a bit worried if it would actually hold the seat in place with 4 bolts into fibreglass.

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats hard to say for sure. Id use your best judgement on that. If you are worried about it and have the ability to make changes before its covered I'd say go for it.

  • @zakoday
    @zakoday 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello! great video. Can you share the fiberglass resin and hardener you used? thank you

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's just generic stuff you can find at an auto parts store. I don't even know a brand

  • @tompowell6723
    @tompowell6723 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are definitely NOT 'an idiot'!
    I don't know what part of the country you live in and you may not have the access to fiberglass materials that we have here with our large boating community.
    If possible you should check on the availability of fabmat in your area. This is for building up an area on either side of your center flat bar seat support.
    I really appreciate your logical approach. I would suggest that you focus more on resin saturation. You are off to a suburb start.
    In time you will come to understand that fiberglass work has to be done in it's own area especially the grinding and sanding. Keep at it. Be well, Tom.

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the insight Tom! I will work on that

  • @newscooler12316
    @newscooler12316 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much resin did you use? And if you were to do it without the metal inside how many layers would you do?

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do not know how much I used. I try to mix a small amount at a time as it cures quickly. For the second question I'm not sure either. As many as it takes to seem sturdy

  • @robertboyer5498
    @robertboyer5498 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super strong! You realize my original xs400 14:49 seat pan is just plastic, right? 😂😂

  • @tonem3162
    @tonem3162 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you are just f..... awesome ..

  • @frostbitevinnie
    @frostbitevinnie ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool!
    Are the quick release M6 or 1/4-20?

  • @freekfaro5606
    @freekfaro5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I have a question completely unrelated to a fiberglass seat ...
    It's about headsets, or at least that's what we call them on bicycles. You know what I mean.
    In motorbike restoration videos, I always see the old style loose bearing -balls-in grease being replaced. I don't think I've ever seen the races being replaced. But more to the point, even with 50 year old steel racing bicycles, you can replace a shot old headset with a brand new, 1 inch, sealed bearing headset. It wouldn't be period correct of course, but will work far better.
    So how about motorbikes, where a headset is much less visible, so period correct shouldn't be a problem. No sealed bearing replacements available?

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sealed bearings but taper roller bearings. Very common conversion actually. I do it on pretty much every bike

    • @freekfaro5606
      @freekfaro5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrickHouseBuilds oh ok. They come as a unit, like standardized sizes, just put them in and that's it?

    • @freekfaro5606
      @freekfaro5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrickHouseBuilds I looked it up quickly, on ebay. Yeah, readily available in all sizes. And now I know they're called 'headstock' ... 😁

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@freekfaro5606 check out allballsracing as they make a kit or conversion bearing set for about everything

    • @freekfaro5606
      @freekfaro5606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrickHouseBuilds wow, that is impressive.

  • @runcoltrun
    @runcoltrun ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a link for that quick release hardware?

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it's already in the description. Check the Amazon link

  • @jankocasper7471
    @jankocasper7471 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please which seat lock is this at 8:25? thanks :)

  • @adep6189
    @adep6189 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi really enjoying your videos .. can I ask what the news, latest update on the Honda CBX 1000

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The CBX is still at the last point I had it. My goal has been to finish the engine this winter but unfortunately I have had many things happen in life that do not allow me much time in the shop. Due to that progress on all bikes has been slowed even further which hurts.

    • @adep6189
      @adep6189 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrickHouseBuilds thanks for your quick reply , life is challenging for us all .. I'll keep an eye out ...

  • @ianblackburn5025
    @ianblackburn5025 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep doing the vids...but suggesting break up the music stuff with more quick explanation of some stuff...like zip tie on tire when fitting rim for us not so knowledgeable people....keep it short and to the point so those more on it don't get to annoyed with us not so clever...lol.

  • @danielheckman5
    @danielheckman5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope to see the rest of the seat being completed! Check out cafe racer garage. He made his own seat and used some unique materials. Worth the view!

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll definitely show when it gets covered. I chat with Dan often and he is a great dude. I love working with the guy who does my seats as he is very creative and will do much better than I could

  • @paulwood3867
    @paulwood3867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Use a little more resin bj,,the finish looks far to dry
    Have a good Christmas
    When adding metal put a layer of wet glass underneath to help bond correctly

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did also use two different resins so the purple and tan may be adding to that effect. Noted though

  • @needparalegal
    @needparalegal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im building one out of wood.

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also works fine just can't get complex bends

    • @needparalegal
      @needparalegal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrickHouseBuilds Well, you can you just need to start out with a big block of wood and grind out the bend.

    • @BrickHouseBuilds
      @BrickHouseBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@needparalegal true true