My seat sucks!

[GS425]

Will you get a load of this. I just bought this bike (79 GS425) today, and its in good order, it starts up with one kick and the electric starter works fine. Idle is a bit rough and it needs a little TLC. I'm no expert by any means, in fact I am a n00bie, but I thought it was a pretty good deal at $400. Only thing I can't get past is the seat. Its heinous!!! I'd like to put a flat seat on it, something like this
http://www.motorbike-search-engine.c...uki_gt500a.jpg but I'm not sure what seat will fit on this bike as this bike was only made in 1979. Is changing out the seat very hard and will the flat seat fit on this bike? Any help will be sincerely appreciated! Also if you have any resources for compatible parts for this bike I would really really appreciate that too!

Thanks

Nic

[Bad Kaw]

I took photographs of what I wanted my (sorry 'bout this) Eddie Lawson Replica seat to look like to a local upholsterer who had a good reputation...gave him about 12 different pics from various angles that I pulled off the net. 2 weeks, $150, and one case of beer later and the thing came out like a 'real deal' and looks exactly correct on my bike. He's done two more seats on two very different bikes for me since (a Corbin looking seat for my wife's 650 Hawk, and a Corbin-ish seat that I had him custom cut for a CB9/11F project that I have)...he says the photos are the key for him. The seats look at least as good at any aftermarket manufacturer and the Hawk and ELR seats are supremely comfy...dont' know about the CB one yet, but it'll be fine, I'm positive.

Good luck, post pics!

[cbrophy22]

Make your own seat

Start with new foam. use some cardboard to make a make-shift jig and use a electric turkey carving knife. All you need is time and will power to make your ride a great looking bike that will turn heads.

[SteveN]

The seat from a 77-78 400 (X or E) is the same, and I think the 1980 450 is too, but I'm not positive. The stock flat seat is comfortable for about 150 miles or so, at least for me. They show up on e-bay from time to time. It should fit right on your bike.