Anyone out there have an L and did seat modifications on it? I still want to keep it a 2 up seat so I'm not going for the solo seat/cafe tail section but if anyone has any 2 up pics of a new seat I'd appreciate it!
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What's wrong with your current seat? Is it stepped?1981 gs650L
"We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben FranklinComment
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I have a stepped seat and I think i'm going to redo it myself...the leather on it now is old and 2 buttons popped off, so I'm going to buy some new material and attempt to do it...i will post pix when I get it done.Comment
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Yeah it's stepped. Kind of an eye sore in my opinion. I'm getting used to it but I still want something different.Comment
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You could try something like this. It is a Corbin Sportster seat. Mounted old school and bolted to the rear fender. Had to cut the front and rear mounts off.
Gustov
80 GS 1100 LT, 83 1100 G "Scruffy"
81 GS 1000 G
79 GS 850 G
81 GS 850 L
83 GS 550 ES, 85 GS 550 ES
80 GS 550 L
86 450 Rebel, 70CL 70, Yamaha TTR125
2002 Honda 919
2004 Ural Gear upComment
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Wow, that looks excellent!Comment
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My current GS850 L has a really poor seat..
I will be taking on the task of stripping it off and doing a re-foam cushion and new covering...
I have some ideas - and a plan on what I wish to accomplish...
I have sourced the materials needed as I see it (except for the new vinyl cover which I am getting material at a local marine supply place)
The "L" seat is horrible on my 850 - the 650 I had last year was quite comfortable . I think the L style compresses the seat too quickly and forces the rider forward onto the tank too much...
At least mine does.... Please take pictures of your process and results to share with everyone...That is my plan...
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How did you attach the front of the seat? That's actually a pretty good fit. Can you snag some more pictures of what you did? I might go that option. Also what sportster seat is it?Comment
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Well I was going to wait until I got it back from the upholster but I am not sure when that will be so here is what I did, I carefully removed the cover to get to the foam. I then Began the shaping process with a serrated bread knife to get rid of some of the larger portions of foam. Next I used a dremel with a sanding cylinder to get it a bit smoother and even, after that I used (either 60 or 80 grit) sand paper fixed to a block of wood to sand/shape the foam to the final shape. I think I spent about 90% of my time and effort with the sanding block because once removed it is really hard to put foam back on and it is easy to get a nice smooth finish on the foam which is important for recovering. Luckily my original cover was in good condition so I planned on using at least some of the center part (with the grid stitching) for the new cover. I did a little mock up pattern with paper so I had more than ideas to take to the upholstery guy to make sure we were on the same page as far as what I wanted. I think I did more shaping than what the pics show but you get the basic idea, hopefully I get the seat back next week and I will post pics of the finished seat on the bike.
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'81 GS750LX with Katana fairing. Super custom.Comment
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Thanks. although your photobucket pic didn't work. hahaComment
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Working on the photos...sorry.sigpic
'81 GS750LX with Katana fairing. Super custom.Comment
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Gustov
80 GS 1100 LT, 83 1100 G "Scruffy"
81 GS 1000 G
79 GS 850 G
81 GS 850 L
83 GS 550 ES, 85 GS 550 ES
80 GS 550 L
86 450 Rebel, 70CL 70, Yamaha TTR125
2002 Honda 919
2004 Ural Gear upComment
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At least here is a link to photos, sorry I am at work and cannot mess with posting pics too long.
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'81 GS750LX with Katana fairing. Super custom.Comment
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Thanks man. Keep me updated I'm probably going to do just that. It'll be nice to see someone else do the same thing first. I kind of like the seat design right now,http://s840.photobucket.com/user/yet...bile%20Uploads
At least here is a link to photos, sorry I am at work and cannot mess with posting pics too long.
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