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    #16
    The guy that stitched the top did a fabulous job. If the vinyl was thicker, and matched the original cowhide pattern a little better it would be almost perfect.
    Last edited by Nessism; 09-17-2011, 10:59 AM.
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

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      #17
      I have been corresponding with PIT, more like PITA! They are not accepting that thie diamond pattern is the correct seat for my 1980.

      I sent pictures of my seat, along with pictures of bikes with the diamond seat pattern. The are saying I don't have the pattern right.

      So, I don't think they will be any help.

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        #18
        Vmass- I've had same discussion re correct '80 S seats too. Unfortunately, parts fiche shows same seat profile and vinyl pattern for both years... unstepped w/ square pattern, so I guess that's PIT's argument. However, perhaps this link from CycleWorld will help your case:

        '80 GS1000ST
        '92 ZX-11
        Past rides: '79 GS1000SN, '84 GPZ900R

        http://totalrider.com/

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          #19
          Thanksfor the thread. I have actually made some progress. We are discussing the option of me sending my seat cover to them so they can make a replica.

          I have asked them how long it will take and if I will get my original cover back.

          Will keep you posted.

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            #20
            This is what I was told in regard to sending my seat:

            Hi,

            In order to make an accurate seat cover, I need to cut the original seat cover into their individual pieces so to trace their shape accordingly. As such the original seat cover will be destroyed. However, I assure you that my replica seat cover will be of excellent quality and nothing inferior to the original.

            I am a little hesitant to cut up my original seat. But, in the name of progress, I guess I will.

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              #21
              Ed,

              Your guy did a really nice job. Not sure what it cost you but if I send mine to PITA, they will obviously have additional ones available for other guys.

              Seems their covers are in the $90 dollar range.

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                #22
                My seat is on it's way to Bangkok...... It will be cut to shreds for the good of all S owners.

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                  #23
                  Looking forward to seeing how it turns out Rich. The sewing pattern is not difficult to replicate but I hope they have the right vinyl material. The original vinyl is cowhide pattern, and the graining is somewhat random looking, not uniform. It's thick too.
                  Ed

                  To measure is to know.

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                  Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                  Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                  KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                    #24
                    Ed, I am going to relay your comments to Thailand, it can't hurt!

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                      #25
                      More correspondence with Bangkok.... I sent Ed's comments and got a reply stating they innovated a method to make waterproof seats by embossing the stitch look, instead of actually stitching.

                      They also said that they can do the stitch method like the original.

                      I told them to do the latter.

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                        #26
                        As promised, here's my seat after i sew the seams together.I know it is not perfect,but beats getting an aftermarket one so far...Cheers,Gabor


                        Current 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
                        http://s1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb362/caligs/

                        http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/..._DSC0127-1.jpghttp://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/...amamatsu-1.jpg

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                          #27
                          I've have a 79s and just waited until I got from one on Ebay NOS new for a good price.

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by cvmgtwowheels View Post
                            I've have a 79s and just waited until I got from one on Ebay NOS new for a good price.
                            I think it would be a long wait for an NOS S seat!

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                              #29
                              Originally posted by caligs View Post
                              As promised, here's my seat after i sew the seams together.I know it is not perfect,but beats getting an aftermarket one so far...Cheers,Gabor


                              Interesting.... your seat is the embossed type ( not real stitching ). This is what Bangkok wanted to do to the S replica seat. After discussing options, we decided to do actual stitching like the original.

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