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    Hi,

    I just purchased a 1979 GS850G and am doing a thorough but budget-minded restoration. One obvious thing that needs attention is the seat. I've recovered seats in the past, so I thought, "no big deal" but didn't realize how rusted the original seat pan is.

    I've searched, but can't seem to find a source for just the seat pan. The foam is in usable shape and I've got a Pit Replica seat cover in the mail. Would love to find a new replica seat pan on the cheap.

    Thanks!
    1979 Suzuki GS850G The Michio Zombie: The Dead is rising and hungry for brains
    1980 Suzuki GS850GT, Collecting these things is a funny new bad habit

    #2
    At one time there were fibreglass pans available - I've got one and it's been every bit as sturdy as the steel original.
    However, last time I looked, there were none to be found. Doesn't mean they don't exist, though.
    Last year, somebody posted a link to a supplier who was knocking them out in steel again, from Vietnam, iirc.
    ---- Dave
    79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
    80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
    79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
    92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

    Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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      #3
      Grimly, i sure would like to see that Vietnam guy. Wonder if he has early 1000 pans.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        #4
        And google search has found him. Doesnt say if he sells just pans or not but the price for a full new seat with grab rail is a great deal...least i think so.


        Last edited by chuck hahn; 06-04-2020, 08:03 AM.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #5
          Not sure if that's him or not, I recall the previous website mentioned pans were available seperately and somebody here got one, I think.
          ---- Dave
          79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
          80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
          79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
          92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

          Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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            #6
            Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
            And google search has found him. Doesnt say if he sells just pans or not but the price for a full new seat with grab rail is a great deal...least i think so.

            https://bikeseatfactory.com/contact-...-seats-direct/
            The 1000 one looks like it's got the underseat trim as well - that part alone is getting to be unobtanium over here.
            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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              #7
              Looks like the site doesn't have a seat specific to the '79 850. Are the seats, namely the pan, on the 750 and/or 1000 the same? Thanks!
              1979 Suzuki GS850G The Michio Zombie: The Dead is rising and hungry for brains
              1980 Suzuki GS850GT, Collecting these things is a funny new bad habit

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                #8
                Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                And google search has found him. Doesnt say if he sells just pans or not but the price for a full new seat with grab rail is a great deal...least i think so.


                https://bikeseatfactory.com/
                Damn, I am tempted to buy myself one. Did the original have suzuki written on the back like that?
                GS1000G 1981

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                  #9
                  Here's the seat and pan I'm trying to replace

                  1979 Suzuki GS850G The Michio Zombie: The Dead is rising and hungry for brains
                  1980 Suzuki GS850GT, Collecting these things is a funny new bad habit

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                    #10
                    The 79, 80, 81 GS850 share a seat with the 80 and 81 GS1000G
                    Buy Suzuki 45100-45150-48G - NO DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE | BLACK; Includes Item(s) 2 - 10. This OEM part is guaranteed by Suzuki's limited part warranty ✓ FREE Shipping on qualified orders - Partzilla.com


                    However, knowing that the 850 was basically a shafted 750, and the frame of the GS1000 was so close, I'd be sorely tempted to take a punt on that. I'd drop the supplier a query asking for hinge and lock placement measurements though - unless I could find a GS1000 chainy locally to measure up first.
                    The selling price is so tempting, but adding on shipping makes me cautious of spending 300 instead of 200.
                    ---- Dave
                    79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
                    80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
                    79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
                    92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

                    Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                      #11
                      yes on the suzuki on the back panel
                      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        #12
                        Real 1979 Suzuki seats didn.t have Suzuki written on back of seat.
                        Joepenoso just sayin

                        2X 1979 GS Suzuki G

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