Need a lil help & question.

[AF_Bill]

I'm in the process of restoring my 82 GS650G. Damn near everything I can find but a seat. Would anyone know where I can find one? Mine has a lot of rust but only on the LT side of the pan. I've looked for a while but can't find one for the G model.
Also, does anyone have a pic of a G model w/ a cafe seat or custom seat on it? I do plan on doing a few mods to the bike but nothing too major right now. Any help is appreciated.

[almarconi]

You should be able to repair the pan. Rust can be removed by soaking in evaporust or by electrolysis. Holes can be patched with sheetmetal and a welder. Replacement foam should be available and a cover can be purchased from http://www.motorcycleseatcovers.com or http://www.saddlemen.com/

As far as a stock replacement, did you try ebay?

[AF_Bill]

I would try that but the rust is so bad part of the pan is missing. I have tried eBay. I found one but was outbid. The foam and cover are no problem to find/make.

[TheCafeKid]

I'm in the process of restoring my 82 GS650G. Damn near everything I can find but a seat. Would anyone know where I can find one? Mine has a lot of rust but only on the LT side of the pan. I've looked for a while but can't find one for the G model.
Also, does anyone have a pic of a G model w/ a cafe seat or custom seat on it? I do plan on doing a few mods to the bike but nothing too major right now. Any help is appreciated.

Darkbane has an early-ish 650G done in "cafe" garb and it looks very nice. However, you may find, were you to want to keep it stock, that an 850/1100G MAY fit. They SHOULD use the same lock and mounting set up, the only question i would think, would be length.

[TheCafeKid]

I would try that but the rust is so bad part of the pan is missing. I have tried eBay. I found one but was outbid. The foam and cover are no problem to find/make.

If its solid enough, even though rusty, you could cast a mould from your pan in fibreglass. I have seen a few people do this, with great results.

[Newbee]

Seat pics

Here's what I got but I am not sure it's what you need? I think this is for a 80's 550L?

[Newbee]

another seat pic...underside

underside of seat

[pkbjamn]

AF Bill - -

I am finishing a Cafe conversion of my 81 GS650G. I have a seat that you can have if you pay the shipping. I don't know for a fact that it will fit your 1982, but it's yours if you want it. Let me know your zip code and I can get you a figure.

Kelly

[AF_Bill]

Newbee- Thanks for the pics but I don't have a step up seat and the lock is different. Sorry.

Kelly-- I'll take it! The research I've done says that the 81-83 GS650G's all have the same seat. My zip is 21234.