It's not a Spyder,,, but hey, you Spyder folk still have great taste.
OK. So here is the deal. As soon as I am physically able, I will be powder coating my trike until it is almost totally blacked out. I have already purchased and installed the dark smoke Baker Air Wings with the black powder coat frames, and I'll be putting on a shorter smoke wind shield too. So you get the idea. BLACK.
But here is my dilemma. I will likely get a different seat. And of course I thought black. HOWEVER I recently saw a Honda Shadow Phantom with a single saddle. The bike was totally blacked out, but the seat was brown leather.
I saw some pics of this seat that Lamont posted from Spyderfest and it got my juices flowing.
So,,,,, if you could pick a black seat or this brown saddle to go on a totally blacked out trike,,, which would you choose?
Hey Steve, for me I don't think the two tone seat would go as good as just the outside tone color. I think it would pop much better in one color, jmho.
Hey Steve, for me I don't think the two tone seat would go as good as just the outside tone color. I think it would pop much better in one color, jmho.
Thanks AC!
But you do like the brown versus the black option on a totally black bike?
if you could match your grips to it. maybe a matching fork bag too. just an idea. hmmm... just looked at the pic, not much room for a fork bag. maybe somewhere else on the front of the bike, like fork leg covers.
It's not a Spyder,,, but hey, you Spyder folk still have great taste.
OK. So here is the deal. As soon as I am physically able, I will be powder coating my trike until it is almost totally blacked out. I have already purchased and installed the dark smoke Baker Air Wings with the black powder coat frames, and I'll be putting on a shorter smoke wind shield too. So you get the idea. BLACK.
But here is my dilemma. I will likely get a different seat. And of course I thought black. HOWEVER I recently saw a Honda Shadow Phantom with a single saddle. The bike was totally blacked out, but the seat was brown leather.
I saw some pics of this seat that Lamont posted from Spyderfest and it got my juices flowing.
So,,,,, if you could pick a black seat or this brown saddle to go on a totally blacked out trike,,, which would you choose?
Okay Steve. Here is my input. Really like the design of the seat but my choice because your wing is so classy would be....
Same pattern design with a Gun Metal Gray on the perimeter and Black in the center of the design. Just my two cents worth.
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IMHO. Hey, you asked. Brown seat on a black bike not my cup of tea. Now, a black and silver. Yes. As far as that two tone brown looks, I think it's awesome. Tom
Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?
Hey Steve, for me I don't think the two tone seat would go as good as just the outside tone color. I think it would pop much better in one color, jmho.
I like the light brown, not the 2-tone. I've seen cars that were all black, but had a "saddle brown" interior. They're really sharp, IMHO.
But it's your opinion that matters most, of course.
It's not a Spyder,,, but hey, you Spyder folk still have great taste.
OK. So here is the deal. As soon as I am physically able, I will be powder coating my trike until it is almost totally blacked out. I have already purchased and installed the dark smoke Baker Air Wings with the black powder coat frames, and I'll be putting on a shorter smoke wind shield too. So you get the idea. BLACK.
But here is my dilemma. I will likely get a different seat. And of course I thought black. HOWEVER I recently saw a Honda Shadow Phantom with a single saddle. The bike was totally blacked out, but the seat was brown leather.
I saw some pics of this seat that Lamont posted from Spyderfest and it got my juices flowing.
So,,,,, if you could pick a black seat or this brown saddle to go on a totally blacked out trike,,, which would you choose?
Ok Steve........... this is ONE time I have to agree with Peggy. I'm thinking that style of seat with dark gray or dull black and gloss black insert. Plus, you could include your "Monster Army" emblem in the seat. You'll have a gloss black... and a powder coat finish with a seat that would be the same, but with a splash of "Monster Green" in it. Now ....ask Connie and let her make the decision!
I would think a lighter saddle or black and silver...I don't really think you could go wrong with a black bike..Have you seen the white/black combination? Or this one?black and silver ultimate.jpg
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I think the brown seat is nice, but might need something else on the bike to offset it, like grips or something as mentioned above.
Of course...putting the brown seat on the black bike makes it a focal point. So if you make it a really classy seat, and use it as the focal point it will look great.
saddle brown tooled would be great combo. That alligator two tone not so much. Now if the choice is between the black and that two tone you pictured have to go with the brown..that's my opinion....
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Ok Steve........... this is ONE time I have to agree with Peggy. I'm thinking that style of seat with dark gray or dull black and gloss black insert. Plus, you could include your "Monster Army" emblem in the seat. You'll have a gloss black... and a powder coat finish with a seat that would be the same, but with a splash of "Monster Green" in it. Now ....ask Connie and let her make the decision!
Interesting. I hadn't considered that! I will have some green accent lighting... Hmm!
Tan would totally ruin the beautiful look of that trike! I would go black with a contrasting color like silver or grey.
White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
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We may have to stage an "Intervention", for the guy...
Can we bolt a BarcaLounger down to a small flatbed trailer, throw him in it, and tow him around Town a bit?
He can even wear the helmet!
We may have to stage an "Intervention", for the guy...
Can we bolt a BarcaLounger down to a small flatbed trailer, throw him in it, and tow him around Town a bit?
He can even wear the helmet!
wheelpull.jpg I think we have discussed this before, Bob...
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Originally Posted by acinpcola
hmmm... just looked at the pic, not much room for a fork bag. maybe somewhere else on the front of the bike, like fork leg covers.
it was fun while it lasted.
Now, a black and silver. Yes. 
Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?
I'm thinking that style of seat with dark gray or dull black and gloss black insert. Plus, you could include your "Monster Army" emblem in the seat. You'll have a gloss black... and a powder coat finish with a seat that would be the same, but with a splash of "Monster Green" in it. Now ....ask Connie and let her make the decision!
Let's hope it's sooner than that.
White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
