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Seat / Seat Pan Crossover

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My question is: What other bikes will have the same seat and/or seat pan? If all I can find is another seat pan, I can rebuild the seat foam and covering. Also, I don't really care what style it is (king/queen, flat, original) as long as it will fit.

New owner of a $75 '82 GS750T. Fogged the cylinders and turned it over by hand and it is smooth. Tank looks like new inside (although the gas looked like really strong iced tea - only thicker). All the parts are there and most are in exceptional condition. So far, so good.

The only thing I have found (so far) that is completely destroyed is the seat pan. It is rusted away around the edges for about an inch. This bike has sat outside for several years and there are large rips in the seat cover. I suspect the foam got soaked by rain/snow and caused water to just sit on the metal seat pad, rusting it away. The lock is still functional and in good shape - could use some graphite in the tumblers, but that's no big deal.

Just want to get it going and in rideable shape. Something for my son to ride and for me to pound around town with. Not looking to do an accurate reconstruction back to vintage original.

Thanks for the help. Already found lots of good info on here for getting this bike on the road.

RR
 
Greetings and Salutations!!

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. RedRider,

I see you've posted in the Parts Wanted and Parts For Sale sections. No need to cross-post here. But as long as you have, why don't I just welcome you to the forum? :D

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BassCliff,

The mega welcome is a fountain of knowledge. I have come to the right place. The GS looks to be a fun ride and should be a enjoyable project. Thank you for combining all this incredible information.

You will be seeing me around. Although, it may take several months to get my GS on the road (It is mostly a non-riding month project, I have several other bikes).

Thanks again.

RR / Jeff
 
Did you find an answer to your question? I am looking for the same info as the seat pan from my 750T is rusted through.
 
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