Pit-Replica Seat Covers

[koolaid_kid]

Rather than continue a months long thread which culminated in my acquiring a seat cover for my 83 GS1100E (http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=162036), I thought I would start a fresh thread which concerns only Pit-Replica, which is the company who supplied my cover.
Introduction
A few months ago I went on a quest for an exact duplicate for my 83 GS1100E. None of the American manufacturers were interested, so I went abroad. Mysuzyq referred me to Pit-Replica, an eBay seller with an eBay store. I contacted them and they agreed to make me a "free" cover if I sent them mine. Several months later I received my cover, and the following posts show the cover on my seat pan and foam.
Group Buy Offer
I asked them if they would give us a group discount if we purchased in quantity. They responded in the affirmative, offering a 30% discount if we had an order of 10 or more covers. The best part is that they told me we can mix seat covers, in other words a couple of 1100E covers, a 550L cover, a 850G cover, etc. IMHO, this is a good deal. However, I decline to manage the group buy. I leave that to someone who still needs a cover or two.
Best of luck, and now the pictures of the cover will follow.

[koolaid_kid]

First, the victim:


The atomic foam (high density foam) for a bit firmer bottom:


bwringer working his magic. I wanted to help, but he had things well in hand. And knife.

[koolaid_kid]

The cover. Little did it know what was in store for it this night:


Some friends came by to play:


The seam of death has been stitched, as requested:

[koolaid_kid]

Left side:


Right side:


From the rear:


There is a bit hanging down in the rear; that is where the locking tab will go when I take it from the Corbin.

[koolaid_kid]

Summary

There is a bit of a wrinkle at the front on either side; if it fails to work itself out I may go back and try again. I suspect it just needs a bit of seat time.
The vinyl appears to be of good quality, and the liner was a nice touch. They really tried to match the original exactly, and I think they did a pretty good job. The fact that they stitched the seam of death shows that they actually listened to what I had to say.
I really like the way it looks, and if you want an original look seat for 30% off, I think you should go for it.

Best of luck, kk

[Planecrazy]

Nice thread, George! It looks like they did a very good job of duplicating the original (and improving it, per your request)! I look forward to seeing how well they duplicate the GK cover I'm sending them...

Regards,
Steve

[Dave8338]

WOW!!!

Gotta go with the million dollar question...how much?

My 650L could stand a new seat cover to make it "just right", what "might" it set me back?

REALLY NICE WORK! Both you and them.

[Adler]

Group Buy Offer
I asked them if they would give us a group discount if we purchased in quantity. They responded in the affirmative, offering a 30% discount if we had an order of 10 or more covers. The best part is that they told me we can mix seat covers, in other words a couple of 1100E covers, a 550L cover, a 850G cover, etc. IMHO, this is a good deal. However, I decline to manage the group buy. I leave that to someone who still needs a cover or two.
Best of luck, and now the pictures of the cover will follow.

Im quite sure they do not offer a 550L cover... At least they wont until they receive mine in the mail (any day now) and replicate it.

[koolaid_kid]

Gotta go with the million tdollar question...how much?

My 650L could stand a new seat cover to make it "just right", what "might" it set me back?

REALLY NICE WORK! Both you and them.

Thanks. Their prices vary slightly, but the 1100E cover is selling for $80 on eBay. 30% off that would be $56.

[Adler]

Maybe I'll just leave this right here....

http://stores.ebay.com/Pit-Replica/

That should take care of a few questions....

[Guest]

Thanks for the write-up & pics, that does look excellent!
I did notice the little wrinkle in the front, but I'm thinking it can only be beneficial to have a tiny bit of 'give' in that critical area, so I wouldn't worry about it, (if it turns out to be the case with my cover too). Kudos to them, for humoring us with the request for reinforcement @ the problem seam. I'm in for one, as I indicated in the other thread....don't think it will be a problem, getting the required minimum of 10. Hopefully, we can set up a purchase code to allow members to proceed with orders, one we have enough interest.

[salty_monk]

I could use a stock 78 skunk cover.

[pano]

Looks good! I would be interested in an 82/83 1100e cover.

[MikeG]

I could use a '82 GS750E cover.

[TooManyToys]

So what is going on about a group buy?????