1980 gs850g seat compatibility?

[roadwarrior]

Anyone know which other gs models have seats that are compatible with the 1980 gs850g model seat? I need to find a new seat (the flat-ish variety) for my new gs850g and I'm having trouble locating a stock one for the 1980 model.

Any help would be very appreciated.

Thanks,
Dylan

[Steve]

It it my impression ( and I might be wrong) that '79-'81 850 or 1000G seats should fit. The attachment method changed in '82, so even though the seat looks pretty much the same, it won't be a straight-across swap.

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[mcloud]

I'm still looking for one as well, hard to find.
Good to know 79-81 might be interchangeable, this will help.
Thanks Steve:-D

[SqDancerLynn1]

It must be from a 79-81 GS850/1000 shaft drive a GS1000 E chain drive style will not fit
The "G" and "GL" are different

[mighty13d]

I have a seat off from an 80 GS850G. It's not in horrible shape, but I'm pretty sure if you wanted to use it for more than a week or two, you'd have to put a replacement cover on it. I will take pics of it later in the week since it's not at my apartment.

[mcloud]

2nd in line

Roadwarrior,
Not to hijack your thread, but let me know if you will pass on mighty13d's offer, I might take that seat.

[mighty13d]

ok, still no replies on if he wants the seat or not.. I'll go up and take some pics of it tomorrow. I have to tear the speedo drive assy off my parts bike because it's f'ed up on my 82, so I'll be there. I'll take some pics, post them and hopefully he'll post if he wants it!