What would my seat have looked like?

[Guest]

My stock '78 GS750. From what I can tell...its just a GS750. No letter after. One front brake disc and spoke wheels. I got so ripped off on this bike and I am kind of bitter. The main thing I want to do is get rid of the crap the PO put on it and bring it back to its original appearance.
I have done a Google search and was wondering if someone could send me a good picture of what the seat would have been. I need to re-do the seat and want to bring a good picture to the upholstery dude. I think I am also going to take off the front fairing.
Would this be the correct cover?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170737383158?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_5573wt_952

Would this model have had the chrome/metal trim on the bottom?
I am also looking for an original blue rear cowl with the stripes. Maybe looking for a seat, but its probably easier just to re-do mine even though I have to put new foam as well. I'm starting to hate the seat on there now.
Thanks in advance!


By jimmypantz at 2012-05-05
By jimmypantz at 2012-05-05


Thanks

[rustybronco]

This...

http://www.thegsresources.com/_scripts/gallerydispwnd.php?RegID=769

[capnjim]

Thanks...so it would have had the metal trim?? Can I make that myself??
Cheers

[ChicagoBob]

Why do you feel ripped off? That's a pretty nice-looking example, and the base GS bikes seem to be more popular now than the cast-wheel E models or the disco-era dated L models. Your exhaust system and engine cases look to be in great shape, too, which is uncommon.

The base model had the flat seat with a grap strap, and no metal trim. See period ad below:

[capnjim]

Ok, thanks. No metal trim. I feel ripped off as I was assured by the seller the bike was perfect and was maintained every year and needed nothing. I paid 2000$. The bike won't run over 5000RPM. There was a fire in the airbox and 2 boots are melted. I have already spent over 200$ on parts.
I'm waiting for new airbox boots and clamps. I'll also adjust the valves and clean and
re O-ring the carbs. I just expected for 2000$ that it wouldn't be a project.
I have been in touch with the seller who claims the fire was new and I caused it because I don't know how to baby the throttle. He also said for a 34yr old bike, it should never be run over 4000 RPM.
This is after taking it out for a couple of test drives, he told me it needed to hit 9000 RPM's a few times to "clean it out". He was a 67 yr old man on crutches (Thats why he was selling it). He was so nice and smooth, but a total scam artist.
Unfortunately, I am way too trusting and tend to get burned way more than I should.
Anyways....rant over! I just want to get it back to bone stock.
I'm thinking this would be a good cover unless anyone knows somewhere else to get one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-GS550-GS750-77-79-MOTORCYCLE-SEAT-COVER-new-SUPERB-QUALITY-/110858713920?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item19cfb1bb40#ht_5857wt_1115

There is this one too:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS550-750-ALTERNATIVE-PATTERN-1977-79-SEAT-COVER-/170642580007?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27bb172227#ht_778wt_952

[capnjim]

How come this one has the metal strips??

http://www.thegsresources.com/_scripts/gallerydispwnd.php?RegID=769

[rustybronco]

http://www.thegsresources.com/gs_photo.htm

[GateKeeper]

you mentioned pit replica

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170737383158?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_5573wt_952

and then looked at others

how come

I have heard really good things about pit replica

just saying

[capnjim]

Ok...so it seems like it may or may not have had the metal strips. I guess I can do without them. Any opinions on the two covers I linked from the British sellers?
The Pit replica one looks fine, its just its in Thailand and might take forever to get here!
Thanks

[ChicagoBob]

Well, don't feel too bad. Carb issues are par for the course with old bikes, and VM carbs are easy to clean up and tune. You'll get a great sense of accomplishment when you get it sorted out.

Ok, thanks. No metal trim. I feel ripped off as I was assured by the seller the bike was perfect and was maintained every year and needed nothing. I paid 2000$. The bike won't run over 5000RPM. There was a fire in the airbox and 2 boots are melted. I have already spent over 200$ on parts.
I'm waiting for new airbox boots and clamps. I'll also adjust the valves and clean and
re O-ring the carbs. I just expected for 2000$ that it wouldn't be a project.
I have been in touch with the seller who claims the fire was new and I caused it because I don't know how to baby the throttle. He also said for a 34yr old bike, it should never be run over 4000 RPM.
This is after taking it out for a couple of test drives, he told me it needed to hit 9000 RPM's a few times to "clean it out". He was a 67 yr old man on crutches (Thats why he was selling it). He was so nice and smooth, but a total scam artist.
Unfortunately, I am way too trusting and tend to get burned way more than I should.
Anyways....rant over! I just want to get it back to bone stock.
I'm thinking this would be a good cover unless anyone knows somewhere else to get one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-GS550-GS750-77-79-MOTORCYCLE-SEAT-COVER-new-SUPERB-QUALITY-/110858713920?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item19cfb1bb40#ht_5857wt_1115

There is this one too:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS550...7#ht_778wt_952

[capnjim]

Thanks Bob...I know I need to get over it. Getting the bike back to stock appearance wise will help. I hate that friggin' seat!!
I think I am going to get the cover from the British seller. Its actually 20-30$ cheaper than the Thailand one. has anyone had any experience with them before?

[mikeyray]

If you remove the headlight fairing are you interested in selling it? If so i'd be a buyer if we could find a fair price.

[BigD_83]

You should be able to sell that seat and fairing at a price to offset much of the costs of getting a replacement.

Stick with it. I think you are going to have a very nice example of an early GS by the time you are done. Not having to replace the exhaust is going to save you hundreds.

[capnjim]

Geez...I never thought anyone would want that crappy seat.
I was thinking of keeping the pan and re-building it. They must have comfy new foam that will be better than something 35yrs old.
I guess it won't hurt to ask. Problem is I am in Canada and shipping won't be cheap.
What would be a fair price for the fairing??

[mikeyray]

Geez...I never thought anyone would want that crappy seat.
I guess it won't hurt to ask. Problem is I am in Canada and shipping won't be cheap.
What would be a fair price for the fairing??

I have no clue. maybe someone here would know. I don't want to offend you with a guess. Again just looking for a fair price. (Although wouldnt turn down a screamin deal)