New seat cover for '79 GS550L

[tbrand69]

So the Saddlemen seat cover for an 'E' model finally came last night.


I began shaving down the foam on the ugly-ass 'L' seat to see if I could make the cover fit. The goal is to get a nice flat look like the 'E' model, as I think that looks the best on these bikes.

Here are a few shots after some rough trimming:




There's still a small step in the seat, but I don't mind it at all. I forgot to get a shot of the shaved down foam, but I can say that all I cut off was basically the giant passenger seat.

I think that pan might be slightly too wide for the new cover, so I might trim it a bit. I will most likely run the new seat like this for a while, then rip all the foam out and rebuild it to an exact fit for for the 'E' cover.

Tommy

[Tim Tom]

That's a nice looking cover. Why not find an E seat pan and foam in good shape and have it really looking perfect? You would have to fabricate a mounting system because they are different, but it should not be too hard.

[tbrand69]

That's a nice looking cover. Why not find an E seat pan and foam in good shape and have it really looking perfect? You would have to fabricate a mounting system because they are different, but it should not be too hard.

The only 'E' seat I found on ebay was $150. I didn't run across any pans at all, either. Plus, I am unsure of the differences in mounting between the 'E' and 'L' models. I wish I had one in front of me to look at for reference and comparison, but they are hard to find and expensive.

Tommy

[wegs426]

I've got an '80 550E pan and foam I'd be willing to get rid of.

[tbrand69]

I've got an '80 550E pan and foam I'd be willing to get rid of.

I want to say the seat covers are different for the '80 models, so the new cover may not fit. Can you give the dimensions for height, length and width?

Tommy

[wegs426]

Rough measurements of foam are:

28" long
4.5" high in front, 6" after step
9" wide in front and center height (slims toward top). 12" wide at widest pt (step line)

I can get you pictures or more measurements of the foam and pan if you like, however I will be in Russia for a week.

[tbrand69]

Rough measurements of foam are:

28" long
4.5" high in front, 6" after step
9" wide in front and center height (slims toward top). 12" wide at widest pt (step line)

I can get you pictures or more measurements of the foam and pan if you like, however I will be in Russia for a week.

Not necessary, my friend. I think I can get the foam shaved down to where I will need it. Thank you for the offer, though.

Tommy