417-8 WH seat change out for Ferris seat ??

[rustyedge1 169]

Looking at this Ferris seat and wondering about the issues I may encounter in trying to switch out entire seat on the 417 or even if it can be done ?

Any info would be appreciated and thanks in advance.

Edited November 20, 2023 by rustyedge1

[ebinmaine 67,391]

First thing that comes to mind for me is to make sure you maintain the ability to tilt the seat forward to access the gas tank. That might seem obvious in statement but looking at the adjustment lever on the front of that newer seat you'll want to make sure that clears properly.  

 

 

[rustyedge1 169]

Haven't bought the seat yet, was wondering if I could just use my old WH seat mount and do away with the Ferris brackets and such,

New seat is in an auction depending on how it goes money wise may be just something to play around with.

[peter lena 8,601]

@rustyedge1 never liked the heavily rear angled seat , also like a hi backed seat . drilled the front side mount holes , lower on the bracket , for more leg room under wheel . paint recovery site for rear seat springs, look at it from the side mount point , to get what you want , also expect to have to make up part of the base mount . the short springs I used are very stiff , but just right , pete

 

[kpinnc 11,979]

15 hours ago, rustyedge1 said:

Haven't bought the seat yet, was wondering if I could just use my old WH seat mount and do away with the Ferris brackets and such,

 

Thats a suspension system and slides for moving somewhat back and forth adjustment. 

 

Any 300/400/500 series should have the flip up plate, and making that seat assembly bolt up to that plate shouldn't be difficult. 

[rustyedge1 169]

21 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

adjustment lever on the front of that newer seat you'll want to make sure that clears properly.  

 

That was also something i'll just have to see how it looks after I get it home, if I get it bought..