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I have a 1978 GS1000, I absolutely hate my double hump seat, are the seats interchangeable from other models? I am looking for a more flat seat and would even consider an aftermarket cafe style seat if it didnt require to much modification Any info would be appreciated!
 
never thought about cutting it down, but I may try that. Thanks!
 
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this is the seat I am looking for
 
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would love to be able to make this happen. guy says it was on stock pan, but the seat is custom.
 
seat in question

seat in question

Resized952019092395160721.jpgthis is the double hump I am referring too, it has been suggested that I shave the back down to achieve what I am looking for.
 
Definitely an aftermarket "touring" seat, but I don't recognize the brand.

Is there any brand marker on it? Some had a tag sewn into a seam, others had a sticker on the pan.

For those who might ride several hundred miles a day and/or have other touring accoutrements installed, it is a most-welcome addition. However, all by itself, it does look greatly out of place.

Steve Murdoch offered a link to one for sale in post #3. Have you followed up on that one?

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I did follow up on that link and I am waiting on a response. I havent see a tag or anything on the seat
 
No expense to great for comfort

No expense to great for comfort

I purchased an extra seat pan for my GS850GL and sent it to Diamond Custom Seats -
He made me a touring seat with a backrest -
Wider - More comfortable - NEW -
$660 -- sounds like a lot but I can ride 500+ miles and still easily walk around when I get off .

Extreme ? Perhaps - but comfort is important on long days in the saddle --

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I cut down a king queen seat & sargent covered it... was about $325 all in though from memory....

I have a stock seat on my shelf, currently in pieces as I painted the pan. with a new cover if you're interested in it.
 
A stock GS1000 is the most comfy factory seat ever. You can reshape it a bit for looks and have a professional put a new cover back on and they look perfect.
 
The Giuliari seat as pictured on the red bike below in the post
 
Wolfdogg40 said:
The Giuliari seat as pictured on the red bike below in the post
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Kinda hard to have anything below, when your post is at the bottom.
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Thanks for the lesson on how to use the forum, from my computer it was showing on the top, but I appreciate your help.
 
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