78 1000 81 1000 seat

[spindle]

Posted this over in the tech section but didn't get a response. Maybe you guys know, will the seat from a 78 1000 fit on an 81 1000?

Thanks,

Greg

[Jackrp]

A 78 1000 chain drive seat will not fit an 81 1000G without a lot of modification. The mounts for hinges are a couple of inches different, the seat lock is close, The back of the 1000E seat is rounded nesessitating a new tail piece. The 1000E seat may also sit too low in relation to the tank making it look a little strange. How do I know this? I went the other way, a 1000G seat on a 781000E, its zip tied in place, as the hinge placement is different, and I do have a 1000G tail piece in place and 2 spacer blocks almost a 1/2" high for the front 2 rubber pads on the frame,Even with the spacer blocks, all the rubber pads sit on the frame. The seat was hitting the tank and I had to raise it so I'm thinking the 78 1000 seat is smaller.
Hope this helps I have a 78100E and an 81 1000G and an 80 850GL

[spindle]

Thanks for the info. I'm looking at picking up a 78 1000 as a donor bike and it has a Corbin seat. Was just hoping it would fit.

Thanks,