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1978 GS 1000 seat question

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Just bought this bike and I'm wanting to go back to the "right" seat for it. I was reading the classified forums and noticed that some seats are difficult or expensive to come by. I'm attaching some pics to show you what I'm talking about.
1 My bike as purchased


Any feedback / suggestions are greatly appreciated. Guy
 
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That's the one you want, or have?
That's what I'm looking for. The flat one.
 
Sorry about the confusion there. I have the bi-level one. It's a Suzuki seat but not the right one. Here's a pic of what I have. I've found a "pan" for a flat seat but dont know if I should get the pan and "build" it or hold out for a whole unit? Guy
 
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Build it if you ever plan on having one.
I'm going to redo mine to a flat one.
 
Thanks BillyBoy

Thanks BillyBoy

Do you recognize the other seat I have? It says Suzuki on the back and has a round riveted hole there too. Is it a GS(?) seat? Guy
 
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This is what a standard GS1000st (1980) looks like or do u want to have a bigger hump. It uses the basic seat pan
 
Sharpy, any idea where to get a new (or good condition) pan for that seat? That's the same one I've got, but the pan is permanently bolloxed from corrosion.
 
I am trying to put it back the way it comes from the factory. Mine is a '78. Shouldn't it be like the picture on post #1 or am I way off base here? Guy
sharpy said:
This is what a standard GS1000st (1980) looks like or do u want to have a bigger hump. It uses the basic seat pan
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Thanks B/B. Is this a GS seat also? Guy
 
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This is a stock seat for a GS1000 (non-E model)

1978_GS1000E_blue-side_450.jpg


And this is the stock seat for a GS1000E

100_2798.jpg


I think the seat you have might be from a GL model? Does the pan fit the frame, i.e. does the seat you have now fit properly as far as the pan?
 
The 'stepped" seat is from an L model, or the cruiser style.


If you have the pan and a decent upholstery shop they can
cut foam, have them use triple density and make a cover.
Sargent has good covers, they're the first one that comes to mid.
There are many others.

Surf Ebay for a seat. Look for a "E" model seat, not the L.
A 750 T is different also. The 850 are also different.
The 1100 are different, get the idea?
You need a seat from the 78-80 1000E family.
 
No, not really. The previous owner added some hardware to "make" it work. Thanks for that info! When I get the right one I'll post the GL seat on the classifieds for someone. It's in good shape. I love that pipe on yours. That's the exact setup I have in mind for mine. Nice bike! Guy
renobruce said:
This is a stock seat for a GS1000 (non-E model)

1978_GS1000E_blue-side_450.jpg


And this is the stock seat for a GS1000E

100_2798.jpg


I think the seat you have might be from a GL model? Does the pan fit the frame, i.e. does the seat you have now fit properly as far as the pan?
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I know what you mean about added hardware. Some dummy welded hinges to the frame for a gawd-awful seat that WAS on my bike. The L model seat I have will likely get re-foamed and covered to be more like the E skunk seat.
 
Hooked Up said:
Do you recognize the other seat I have? It says Suzuki on the back and has a round riveted hole there too. Is it a GS(?) seat? Guy
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Looks like somebody mushed a seat from an L model on there.
 
Thanks. I found an E model seat (like the black bike in the pic above and installed it. Fit perfectly and looks like it's gonna work fine. Just need to re-upholster it. Guess I'll E-Bay that L model seat. What's it worth? Guy
chiphead said:
Looks like somebody mushed a seat from an L model on there.
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B/B, Didn't make it to the slavage yards today (a little sick today). A local buddy of mine called me and told me about this one. Got it for $30.00! Sure glad he doesn't read this forum. LMAO! I'm still going to visit the local yards real soon and I'll definitely do a little shopping for ya. What should I be asking for the other seat when I sell it? Guy
 
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