Clay and Seat Pan Hardened - Hot Bike Magazine

08. Both clays were mixed thoroughly until a gray color with no streaking appeared. This was achieved best by rolling the clay lengthwise and folding it instead of kneading it like bread.
08. Both clays were mixed thoroughly until a gray color with no streaking appeared. This
09. The acetate pattern sheet was then placed over the clay and the supplied PVC roller was used to roll the clay out to approximately the size of the pattern outline.
09. The acetate pattern sheet was then placed over the clay and the supplied PVC roller w
10. The clay was rolled to approximately 3/8-inch thick, which was the same thickness of the wooden rails. The excess clay outside of the outline was then cut away.
10. The clay was rolled to approximately 3/8-inch thick, which was the same thickness of

11. We also cut away any excess backing material that was not covered by the properly sized clay.
11. We also cut away any excess backing material that was not covered by the properly siz
12. The clay was then set onto the seating area of the bike and gently molded into place.
12. The clay was then set onto the seating area of the bike and gently molded into place.
13. After the desired shape was acquired, the pan was then allowed to cure for 48 hours and then we removed it from the bike.
13. After the desired shape was acquired, the pan was then allowed to cure for 48 hours a

14. As you can see, the seat pan hardened into one useful custom component. At this point, the shape can be further refined to your liking by using a sander or die grinder. It will then be ready to have some foam mounted and a cover made for it. In a future issue we will show you a couple of ways of just how to cover the pan.
14. As you can see, the seat pan hardened into one useful custom component. At this point