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    #1

    Best place to get seat cover?

    So I need to replace a seat cover on a 1977 GS750B.

    I had thought about getting the seat custom upholstered, but that is more than likely out of my budget. (I thought red stitching n some memory foam would be cool, but I want to keep it original.)

    So my question: Where is the best place to get a correct replacement seat cover?

    I see them on ebay and some UK sites, but I want a quality piece with quality materials, which is why I ask.

    Thanks
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    #2
    Pit Replica makes very nice covers.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Vmass View Post
      Pit Replica makes very nice covers.

      http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GS550...15a0c7&vxp=mtr
      +1
      They produced the GS 1000 ST "european" seat cover following the one I sent them.
      Absolutely perfect!
      sigpicJohn Kat
      My bikes: CB 77, GS 1000 ST Cafe Racer with GSXR 1052 engine, GS 1000 ST, XR 41 Replica with GS 1085 engine,
      GS 1100 SZ Katana with GS 1135 EFF engine, KTM Superduke 1290 R 2020

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        #4
        +2 on Pit Replica

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          #5
          Pit Replica is the best I have used. I had a hard time putting it on my myself, but it looks great. Look hard at what they have. In a number of cases, they don't know themselves what is what in their catalog. At least last time I bought from them.
          Last edited by 850 Combat; 03-04-2014, 06:51 PM.
          sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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            #6
            I don't have any suggestions on where you might get a replacement seat cover but did you consider doing it yourself? Here is a pretty good link with info on what's involved.

            http://www.diymotorcycleseat.com/foam_types.htm


            I wouldn't use memory foam as it is stiff in the cold and tends to compress and bottom out after sitting on for awhile. I am fortunate to have a wife who can take the original seat cover apart and make a pattern with slight changes as needed for a new one. We use heavy duty black outdoor use vinyl purchased from a Joanne Fabric store which is smooth and softer than the original but still durable. About $20/sq yd and we buy 1 sq yd to do a whole new seat over. An electric knife purchased at a Goodwill or thrift store for $3 works great for shaping foam. Use the 3M spray adhesive for adding layers of foam as no other stuff will work or stick properly. We've done 3 seats ourselves and I can do small custom changes to my liking as we go. You can practice using the knife for shaping on an old unneeded seat foam before attempting on the good one. Just shave a little off at a time and try sitting on the bike with it. Then when you're happy start on mounting the seat cover.

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              #7
              Another vote for Pit Replica
              1982 Suzuki GS450TZ
              1982 Suzuki GS1100EZ

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                #8
                Thanks for all the replies and input, I appreciate it

                It looks like a Pit Replica is the consensus. I'll be ordering one up.

                Thanks again : )

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                  #9
                  John Kat, you mentioned they made on like special order for you? I have a non-oem race seat that needs some work. Send them the cover and they reproduce it?
                  Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
                  Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
                  Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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                    #10
                    Pit Replica is great. You won't be able to tell the difference.
                    NO PIC THANKS TO FOTO BUCKET FOR BEING RIDICULOUS

                    Current Rides: 1980 Suzuki GS1000ET, 2009 Yamaha FZ1, 1983 Honda CB1100F, 2006 H-D Fatboy
                    Previous Rides: 1972 Yamaha DS7, 1977 Yamaha RD400D, '79 RD400F Daytona Special, '82 RD350LC, 1980 Suzuki GS1000E (sold that one), 1982 Honda CB900F, 1984 Kawasaki GPZ900R

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by limeex2 View Post
                      John Kat, you mentioned they made on like special order for you? I have a non-oem race seat that needs some work. Send them the cover and they reproduce it?
                      A couple of years ago I sent them my U.S. spec GS1000ST seat. Since they did not already have this one in their inventory, they produced it and sent me the first one for free.

                      This was their policy, if they didn't have your seat cover, supply the template and you get one for free.

                      I am not sure if they will consider doing a non oem seat, as you will most likely be the only one interested.

                      It's worst an email. I dealt with a person that goes by the name TC.

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                        #12
                        If you want something that looks like factory Pitt Replica for sure.Custom doesn't have to be expensive though.



                        Had a local upholsterer do up this cover for my 85 750EF,it was $90.

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