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Bikernet Delivers: Le Pera Classic Solos

The Roots of all Choppers

By Bandit with photos by Bob T. and the Le Pera Crew
12/1/2015


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The very first modification I made to a motorcycle was to remove the stock mattress seat off my new ’69 XLCH and replace it with a Diamond Buttons Cobra seat from Le Pera. I’m on the hunt for a stock ’69 Sportster to replace it, but I would still mess with a totally stock bike and add the contoured Le Pera Cobra seat. It made all the difference in the world to the looks of a stock bike.

The bike shown here belongs to Bob T. the Bikernet Chopper Editor, who bought a new ’71 Super glide and built this bike over the years. Back in the day we all wanted rigids and the first thing we did included swapping out the stock un-useable seat for a solo. No one makes more traditional sprung and unsprung seats better than Le Pera.

As we got older some of us shifted to a larger solos, or even cop solo seats, but we stuck with solos. Even today most rigids run some sort of solo seat for the best fit for the solo rider. Okay, so some of us bastards run a pillion just in case.

--Bandit



APACHE CLASSIC


Overview

Spring Mounted seats are the true classic custom.

Created in the early 1940s, these seats have yet to go out of style.

Black powder coated, universal nose bracket is included. Springs are not included. You will need to purchase a spring kit through your local dealer.

This seat is 14.5" long x 15.5" wide.

Specs

Driver Seating:
15.5" Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A

MSRP:
$225.00

Part Number:
L-090



BUDDY-BOY Small, Daddy-O Option

Overview

The Buddy Boy rides on the same base plate we have been making since the 70's with a new, deep dish, high density molded foam foundation.

This is perfect for customizing your bike.

Black powder coated, universal nose bracket is included. Springs are not included; you will need to purchase a spring kit through your local dealer.

The seat is 13" long x 9.5" wide.
 
Specs

Driver Seating:
9.5" Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A

MSRP:
$220.00



BUDDY-BOY Large

Overview

The Buddy Boy rides on the same base plate we have been making since the 70's with a new, deep dish, high density molded foam foundation.

This is perfect for customizing your bike.

Black powder coated, universal nose bracket is included. Springs are not included; you will need to purchase a spring kit through your local dealer.

The seat is 15" long x 13" wide.
 
Specs

Driver Seating:
13" Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A

MSRP:
$169.00



BUDDY-BOY Large Bel Air Option

Overview

The Buddy Boy rides on the same base plate we have been making since the 70's with a new, deep dish, high density molded foam foundation.

This is perfect for customizing your bike.

Black powder coated, universal nose bracket is included. Springs are not included; you will need to purchase a spring kit through your local dealer.

The seat is 15" long x 13" wide.
 
Specs

Driver Seating:
13" Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A

MSRP:
$229.00



BUDDY-BOY Small

Overview

The Buddy Boy rides on the same base plate we have been making since the 70's with a new, deep dish, high density molded foam foundation.

This is perfect for customizing your bike.

Black powder coated, universal nose bracket is included. Springs are not included; you will need to purchase a spring kit through your local dealer.

The seat is 13" long x 9.5" wide.
 
Specs

Driver Seating:
9.5" Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A

MSRP:
$160.00



LARGE SOLO with Skirt


Overview

Spring Mounted seats are the true classic custom.

Created in the early 1940s, these seats have yet to go out of style.

Black powder coated, universal nose bracket is included. Springs are not included; you will need to purchase a spring kit through your local dealer.

13" long x 13.75" wide.
 
Specs

Driver Seating:
13.75" Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A

MSRP:
$168.00



Part Number:
L-107



REGAL PLUSH Solo with Skirt


Overview

Spring Mounted seats are the true classic custom.

Created in the early 1940s, these seats have yet to go out of style.

Black powder coated, universal nose bracket is included. Springs are not included. You will need to purchase a spring kit through your local dealer.

13" long x 13.75" wide.
 
Specs

Driver Seating:
13.75" Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A

MSRP:
$188.00

Part Number:
L-111



REGAL LARGE Plush Pillion


Overview

Matching 5.5" x 10" pillion for our Spring Mounted Regal Plush.

May require drilling.
 
Specs

Driver Seating:
N/A
Passenger Seating:
5.5" Wide

MSRP:
$104.00

Part Number:
L-096




PILLION SMALL


Overview

Matching 5" x 9" pillion for our Spring Mounted seats.

May require drilling.
 
Specs

Driver Seating:
N/A
Passenger Seating:
5" Wide

MSRP:
$74.00

Part Number:
L-102



SOLO SMALL


Overview

Spring Mounted seats are the true classic custom.

Created in the early 1940s, these seats have yet to go out of style.

Black powder coated, universal nose bracket is included. Springs are not included; you will need to purchase a spring kit through your local dealer.

12" long x 9" wide.
Specs

Driver Seating:
9" Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A

MSRP:
$107.00

Part Number:
L-100



PILLION LARGE


Overview

Matching 6.5" x 10" pillion for our Spring Mounted seats.

May require drilling.
 
Specs

Driver Seating:
N/A
Passenger Seating:
6.5" Wide

MSRP:
$83.00

Part Number:
L-104



SOLO LARGE Skirted with Conchos


Overview

Spring Mounted seats are the true classic custom.

Created in the early 1940s, these seats have yet to go out of style.



Black powder coated, universal nose bracket is included. Springs are not included; you will need to purchase a spring kit through your local dealer.

13" long x 13.25" wide.
 
Specs

Driver Seating:
13.25" Wide
Passenger Seating:
N/A

MSRP:
$169.00

Part Number:
L-109

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