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    Noob question - seat interchangeability?

    Hi folks, first time Suzuki owner here... really happy to discover this forum.

    I just came into a '78 GS1000 "skunk" with the stock seat, but it's torn and needs recovering. I could simply have it re-upholstered, but I also found someone with an '80 or '81 standard seat, recently re-done, and it'd save me a little money to swap it out.

    I know the grab rail is different, but otherwise, will the seat fit? If not, does anyone know who offers the most authentic seat covers? Or just choose one off eBay?

    Thanks in advance. More questions coming, I'm sure, as I try to get it in good running order!
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    I'm sure we'd all like to see pictures of your skunk.
    1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

    2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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      #3
      The 80/81 seat won't fit your bike.
      79 GS1000S
      79 GS1000S (another one)
      80 GSX750
      80 GS550
      80 CB650 cafe racer
      75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
      75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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        #4
        Hmmm. Thanks, Hampshirehog. Disappointing. Would a 79 seat fit?

        Rob - I'll post pics when I can. Currently it's a bagger with faring. I may keep it as such for a while, since I want to take a road trip this summer... Eventually it'll "get nekkid" though.

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          #5
          A 79 seat will fit. Note some are flat topped and some have a slightly raised rear but they're interchangeable.
          79 GS1000S
          79 GS1000S (another one)
          80 GSX750
          80 GS550
          80 CB650 cafe racer
          75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
          75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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            #6
            Good, so I can seek a 78 or a 79.
            Okay, one last question... Will a 79 or earlier 750 seat fit also?

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              #7
              Originally posted by Sbenjam View Post
              Good, so I can seek a 78 or a 79.
              Okay, one last question... Will a 79 or earlier 750 seat fit also?
              No. You need one from a 1000. Unless you want to do some mod work.
              79 GS1000S
              79 GS1000S (another one)
              80 GSX750
              80 GS550
              80 CB650 cafe racer
              75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
              75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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                #8
                A 1980 1000E seat will fit, but not an 1100E nor any shaft drive bikes.


                Life is too short to ride an L.

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                  #9
                  I see. Okay, I'm hearing it came off a 1981 1000 shaft bike. I guess that clinches it -- too bad. Thanks for the guidance though.

                  Any opinions about who makes the best replica seat covers?

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