Originally Posted by mswantak
That saddle looks like you could use the leather from a Brooks B72 if the original stuff won't play nice.
I wonder at what point in time they realized that 'BS' monogram wasn't such a great idea in English-speaking markets. Reminds me of GM trying to sell the Chevy Nova (No va!? Carumba!) in Latin America.
That's an interesting idea...how would I attach it though? I have a pop-rivet gun, but I'm pretty sure those wouldn't hold up. Although on the Hercules the leather is a separate piece with clips that are attached with pop-rivets, and the clips just go over the saddle frame...so maybe they would. If the original stuff rips, I guess it'll be another project
It does seem pretty decent, although my experience with leather is minimal.
And yeah, the fact that BS is stamped all over the bike, plus the hood ornament, is definitely pretty ridiculous. And Bridgestone isn't even 2 words! ..well, I guess they are, but it's not how the compant writes it.