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    Seat pan options for an '81 GS550T?

    Currently resurrecting an '81 GS550T whose seat pan was toast, i.e. the front mounting shafts were totally gone and the front section mostly rusted out. I'm not going for a perfect restoration, just some type of flat/bench seat to fit my 6'3" frame. I have other small bikes (Triumph Bonnie, CB350) and the flat seats work well.

    My seat options are:
    1. Find an exact replacement on fleabay. Could be tricky since the T was a relatively rare model
    2. Build a seat pan out of wood, fiberglass, etc.
    3. Buy an aftermarket ebay seat
    4. Re-use a seat pan from some other GS model? Is this even possible, i.e. would the front and rear mounting points line up? This would allow me to re-use the keyed seat switch on the rear of the seat.

    Relevant pic of project is below
    PXL_20201220_134520979.jpg

    Thanks

    I found the old thread pasted below, which is close to my question, but not exactly the same
    Current rides: GS650L, GS550T, GL500, GL1100, Bonnie, Triumph Adventurer, Guzzi California

    #2
    Check this one out and he's in your area

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    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      #3
      Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
      Check this one out and he's in your area

      https://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-suzuki...Condition=3000
      Yeah, I saw that one. Would be nice if he provided some pics.
      Current rides: GS650L, GS550T, GL500, GL1100, Bonnie, Triumph Adventurer, Guzzi California

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        #4
        Just send him a message asking for some; if they don't reply then he didn't want to sell it. I've dealt with that place before and they aren't bad
        sigpic
        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

        1981 GS550T - My First
        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's
        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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