83 GS1100SD Katana seat cover ?????

[Guest]

Does anyone know of a company or person that can recover & duplicate the seat for an 83 GS1100SD Katana with the grey suede on the back of it ?

[kingofvenus]

I'd bet Sargents' could do it. They are a little pricey but worth it. The seat on my 750 was done by them over 20yrs ago and it still looks great.

[gs scott]

Does anyone know of a company or person that can recover & duplicate the seat for an 83 GS1100SD Katana with the grey suede on the back of it ?

83 1100SD did not have the grey imitation suede on the back - those were 82 seats (1000 and 1100). 83 Kats had smooth vinyl in the back.

As far as anyone making 82 replacement seat covers, I've seen that here on the forum once - it may have come from Australia - I can't recall. I've heard there is a guy in France that will do it as well if you ship him your seat. Forget if the link to him is on Katana Central, or perhaps the North American Classic Kanata web site. But as far as I know, there is nobody in the US making an 82 Kat replacement seat cover.

[Katarat]

I didnt know that, the seat has no cover at all on it now. Maybe I can get it done locally then. Do you know what the colors on it were and what type pf grain or finish on the vinyl ? Thanks for the help !

[Katarat]

Now Im confused. I just did a search and every 83 Katana 1100SD shown has the seat with the black or blue in front & the lighter suede on the back. Could someone post a picture of a factory seat ?

[gs scott]

The 82 and 83 1100 seats have the same color pattern (except 83 750s were red and grey.) It's just 83 is smooth vinyl and the 82 is the imitation suede. I don't know anyone making an 83 cover either. I've sent emails to Corbin (they made a Corbin seat for Kats at one time) but I think you might have better luck if you call them.

I have several Kat seats (82, 83 [1100 and 750], an original old Corbin, plus the latest replacement seat you can get from Suzuki for $400). If you want some pics, send me your email and I'll shoot some off to you.

[ptexotik]

Corbin
(original's are butt ugly, imho)

[Katarat]

Pm sent. Ill check with Corbin on the seat. I have one on my harley but they are expensive

[Katarat]

Gs Scott, thanks for all your help. People like you are what this forums about