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[Alan R]

Hi Guys-------Hi MarkM, If you mean that bracket that the front of the solo seat bolts onto, I'm fairly certain that the Bullet '65 already has that fitted as standard......I'll have a look tomorrow ( Fri--6th ) and come back on here to report my findings................

[Chris [Stockport]]

Here's an experiment I did on mine, with the seat a bit lower than the usually suggested fitting. In fact, it would need shorter springs.

I used the nail to try it; that would not be my final answer....

[bogie]

I have recently fitted a saddle to my 05 350 Bullet with H's Carrier. I like the looks and it does help with the bumps in the road but,being a bit short in the leg I find it a bit high.
Ray.

[scotty]

Had a loner bike while mine was being serviced, 500 with single saddle not impressed no room to move about spring seats are from the solid rear end era. Sprung seat with rear suspension is a no no too much wallowing about, I prefer a fairly flat seat that lets you move about to suit your riding style. Bring back the plank lol.

[Chris [Stockport]]

RAY: Did you use the T-adaptor (shown unused, placed on top of the air filter in my photo above)?
My attempt in not using the T-Adaptor was (i) to lower the saddle somewhat, and (ii) I felt it was a more secure system... or would be with a bolt, not a long nail like I set it up with..... It seemed a bit wobbly, putting force on the bottom bolt to use the T-adaptor.
It would, of course, need shorter springs. I just made crude brackets up, to try it out with the original springs.

[Alan R]

Hi Guys------Hello MarkM}--- Yes, as suspected I DO HAVE that bracket already fitted on the Bullet '65 frame, but thanks for the offer anyway, matey.......Hi Scotty}--- I was going to ask about the effect of having 2 sets of springs at the rear so to speak...My idea would be to make a solid fitting for the rear end of the solo saddle and loosen the rear shocks by 1 notch maybe???..........Hello Chris}---- A T-Adaptor ??...So that's what it is....For a moment there it looked like it was one of those hand-press detonators that you see the Resistance fighters use in WW2 films when blowing up a railway etc....LoL !!

Well, I've really got the bug now and a "Quickie" rough-brush re-paint into drab Olive is on the cards.........Anyone have a particular brand of tinned paint in mind ??...........Blame young Mr.Scaly for this...Having watched a couple of his recent videos I like the overall look of a "Military" bike....In line with this thinking I'll be fitting our hosts "Remove your starter motor" kit in due course......So it'll be}-- Au Revoir Red Baron and Bonjour Green Goddess....

[bogie]

Hello Chris,
Yes I did use the T Piece and have looked at your photo with interest. I could have a pair of springs made up if I lowered
the nose of the saddle. My problem if I do lower will it strike the mudguard when it depresses?
Ray.

[ed.lazda]

I've just used Tractol coach enamel for some extensive "touching up" of rusty bits. It's very good, even applied with a brush, but can be difficult to get a decent finish. On intricate bits like frame lugs, brackets etc, it starts to thicken before you can brush it out. Make sure the paint and the surface is reasonably warm.

[Chris [Stockport]]

It was a while ago that I did this, but as I remember, I bent the back part of the saddle-frame slightly upwards, to give more clearance. Quite easy to do. And I think I drilled extra holes at the front of the frame for my nail.. in the future a bolt... to go through, so it would sit where I wanted.

In addition, the bracket that's part of the frame: I had to drill this through, as for some odd reason it only had a hole on one side.

So, DO measure it all carefully if you decide to start. I did feel it ws a lot more secure than with the T piece.
This is NOT now being used to blow bridges up as ALAN seems to be suggesting

[Chris [Stockport]]

Another angle.