I would love to restore it, rather than replace it with something that isn't quite right. It is for a 1980 GS1000Seat.
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Does anyone know of someone who can repair an original seat. Overall my seat is in good shape, it has a tear in the center and a couple minor issues on the side.
I would love to restore it, rather than replace it with something that isn't quite right. It is for a 1980 GS1000Seat.Tags: None
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Trying to fix some cracks in the vinyl of your ST seat? If so, I don't think there is anything you can do that won't show. The vinyl gets hard and then cracks between the stiched diamond pattern. Both of the S's I had did the same thing.Ed
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Hi Vmass, Once these seats start to split they will continue.A stop gap measure I've tried is a liquid stitch.You apply it in liquid form and it hardens.It is clear but you definitely know its there.Got mine from JC Whitney. Craft stores or Auto parts may have some.
I thought Pit Replica made a Cooley seat cover.
1978 GS1000C
1979 GS1000E
1980 GS1000E
2004 Roadstar
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Originally posted by Rover View PostHi Vmass, Once these seats start to split they will continue.A stop gap measure I've tried is a liquid stitch.You apply it in liquid form and it hardens.It is clear but you definitely know its there.Got mine from JC Whitney. Craft stores or Auto parts may have some.
I thought Pit Replica made a Cooley seat cover.
Anyone use PIT? Good stuff or just OK?
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My original seat split in booth sides on the top along the pattern,and i was able to sew it together with some tough black thread and a needle.It helped that it was a hot day and i did it on the sun,so the vinyl was really soft.It came out really nice, of course from close you can tell but from a distance not visible.And so far it is holding well,i did it a few months back.It beats replacing it,since i really can't find anything compareable to the original.I'll try to post some pics later when i get home from work..cheersCurrent bikes: '83 GPZ 750(shipped to Europe)and The one and only '81 GS 1000G,BOM 2/11.
Past bikes: '84 MZ ETZ 250
'84 Honda VFR 500
'86 GSXR 750
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Originally posted by Vmass View PostThanks Rover.... I was not aware of PIT. I googled them and found them on Ebay and in fact, they do have a cover listed.
Anyone use PIT? Good stuff or just OK?
The ST seat and cover is unique. PITT's application for the ST includes other models and years so I'll bet they don't have the real ST pattern available.Ed
To measure is to know.
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Originally posted by Nessism View PostThe ST seat and cover is unique. PITT's application for the ST includes other models and years so I'll bet they don't have the real ST pattern available.
I sent them an email requesting a picture of the actual cover, I don't hold out a lot of hope I will receive it!
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Originally posted by Vmass View Post
The cover shown in the ebay photos seems to have a step in the middle, so maybe that's the actual cover they sell? Looks nice, not not technically "correct" for the US market ST.Ed
To measure is to know.
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Originally posted by Nessism View PostOops, I stand corrected on this. It's been a while since I checked but they USED to lump the ST cover in with other GS1000 models.
The cover shown in the ebay photos seems to have a step in the middle, so maybe that's the actual cover they sell? Looks nice, not not technically "correct" for the US market ST.
I will let you know if they produce an actual picture.
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If they do not have your exact seat, you can send your cover to them and they will make a duplicate of it. Mine was free, btw, because they are now selling duplicates of my original seat. It looks just like the original, I could not be more pleased. I got rid of my Corbin when I received (and installed) the Pit Replica cover.
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I had a local shop make a cover for my ST and they did a great job replicating the stitched Suzuki pattern. The only thing that's not perfect is the vinyl material they used is a little thin. If I were to do it again I'd look for some marine vinyl and take it to the upholstery shop for them to use.Ed
To measure is to know.
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Originally posted by Nessism View PostI had a local shop make a cover for my ST and they did a great job replicating the stitched Suzuki pattern. The only thing that's not perfect is the vinyl material they used is a little thin. If I were to do it again I'd look for some marine vinyl and take it to the upholstery shop for them to use.
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Ed
To measure is to know.
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