Aftermarket Seat options for a 79 GS1000E

[1983lux]

Hey all,

I've got a GS1000E i'm working on. The seat pan is kinda rusty and has lots of fibreglass holding it together, seat cover is also toast. Thinking a whole new aftermarket seat might be best. Are there any good ones out there people reccommend? maybe something a little less puffy than the original?

Thanks.

[steve murdoch]

No personal experience with this company but they have some nice looking options.

https://texavina.com/gs1000-c-e-s-et-gt-st-78-81/

Not surprised to hear about the repaired base on your GS1000. They were prone to corrosion and along with the tanks are difficult and pricey to find.

[1983lux]

Ah nice! I actually bought the seat for my GL1000 from these guys through ebay I believe, I'm pretty happy with it. Need a foam pad for longer trips as it's quite hard, but it sure looks sharp! I may go with the brown leather option to give this bike a different look.

[ferdston]

I have a gel seat pad and it works great on long rides.

[salty_monk]

I think the only replacement seats I've seen are in Europe. That place is a new one on me. You may have to fix your own pan & recover the foam (replace at least the square underneath)

[chrisbnvds4]

Hey all,

I've got a GS1000E i'm working on. The seat pan is kinda rusty and has lots of fibreglass holding it together, seat cover is also toast. Thinking a whole new aftermarket seat might be best. Are there any good ones out there people reccommend? maybe something a little less puffy than the original?

Thanks.

It's been a month and I am wondering if you have found an alternative?