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  • chuck hahn
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    • May 2009
    • 25951
    • Norman, Oklahoma

    #1

    Gs seats from vietnam

    Has anyone here bought or otherwise personally seen one of tgese seats? Im contemplating if i should get gutsy and order one.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
  • trevor
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    • Oct 2011
    • 18790
    • Victoria bc

    #2
    Originally posted by chuck hahn
    Has anyone here bought or otherwise personally seen one of tgese seats? Im contemplating if i should get gutsy and order one.
    Got a link or a picture?
    No signature :(

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    • chuck hahn
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      • 25951
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      #3
      dont know a website but theyre on ebay. They look legit...just trying to justify 319 dollars.

      https://www.ebay.com/itm/11268427130...Bk9SR7aU5OrcYA
      Last edited by chuck hahn; 08-28-2022, 06:04 PM.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      • Cipher
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        • Mar 2016
        • 3129
        • Toronto Ontario

        #4
        They look cheap.
        1983 GS 550 LD
        2009 BMW K1300s

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        • salty_monk
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          • Oct 2006
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          • London, UK to Redondo Beach, California

          #5
          Pretty sure we used to have a "non ebay" hook up to the manufacturer of those seats... Maybe those were from Thailand though. I forget! A bit of searching here on the forum should find you the old info on it...
          1980 GS1000G - Sold
          1978 GS1000E - Finished!
          1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
          1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
          2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
          1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
          2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

          www.parasiticsanalytics.com

          TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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          • chuck hahn
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            • May 2009
            • 25951
            • Norman, Oklahoma

            #6
            Youre thinking of repop covers from pit replica maybe?? Thing is the seat was literally rotted off tge bike when i got it.
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            • rphillips
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              • Jun 2005
              • 7682
              • Norene TN

              #7
              That ebay add says Brand isTexavina, I punched in Texavina motorcycle seats in viet nam, and it popped right up. I don't know how to do links. Good luck
              Last edited by rphillips; 08-28-2022, 08:13 PM.
              1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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              • chuck hahn
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                • May 2009
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                • Norman, Oklahoma

                #8
                This little chunk of rust was all that was left of the seat pan....

                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                • steve murdoch
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                  • May 2004
                  • 8506
                  • St. Catharines, On.

                  #9
                  Those guys sell seat pans as well.
                  2@ \'78 GS1000

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                  • chuck hahn
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                    • May 2009
                    • 25951
                    • Norman, Oklahoma

                    #10
                    I dont have a foam either Steve. I dont care if i can get a flat or stepped seat. Heck even a good pan and foam would do. can always get a pit replica cover
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    • allojohn
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                      • NoMo, MN

                      #11
                      Originally posted by steve murdoch
                      Those guys sell seat pans as well.
                      https://texavina.com/gs1000-c-e-en-et-gt-s-st-78-81/
                      Looks like that's been beaten out by hand!
                      -Mal

                      "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
                      ___________

                      78 GS750E

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                      • rphillips
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                        • Norene TN

                        #12
                        I thought, by the pictures I saw, they looked pretty dang good, even have both for standard and "E" models and hand rail available if needed. It's amazing how many folks looking for some of these older bike seats, and nobody around here has ever tried one of them... Chuck, here's your chance, you can find out for yourself plus for all the GSR folks if these are a legit option. ..Come on Chuck, we'd hate to see you miss this huge opportunity !!
                        1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                        • Cipher
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                          • Mar 2016
                          • 3129
                          • Toronto Ontario

                          #13
                          Originally posted by chuck hahn
                          This little chunk of rust was all that was left of the seat pan....

                          Weld in a new piece. Youtube it and you'll be rich.
                          the pics you linked to look like a fresh oem pan as well as the product they sell. A bit devious.
                          1983 GS 550 LD
                          2009 BMW K1300s

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                          • rphillips
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                            #14
                            Actually looks too good to be true, it says... This is a complete seat with cover, foam, and seat pan. Mat pan: metal and powder coated with black paint, same dimensions as stock seat. direct fit without any modifications
                            1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                            • craz1
                              Forum Mentor
                              • Nov 2021
                              • 108
                              • Coeur D Alene ID

                              #15
                              I like it on my GS1100GL. Not the most comfortable but I can ride 150 or so miles without problems. The seat is very well made and fit perfect. I was very surprised.

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