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    Help Identify This Seat

    I have this seat from a Suzuki GS, just not sure of the exact year and model. Hoping someone here can identify it for me. I want to sell the seat, but can't do that until I know what it is. I got it from a guy who took it off his bike when it was new to replace it with a 2-up touring seat. He has since passed away and so I don't know what the bike was. Thanks for any help, I appreciate it.

    Gary




    #2
    Off hand a '82 GS850/1100G by the looks of it.

    if it is... How much?
    Last edited by rustybronco; 04-24-2009, 11:34 AM.
    De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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      #3
      Thanks Dale. I appreciate the help. I thought I would put it on ebay, its got to be worth $150 to someone who needs one since they aren't available and would cost about that to recover one. Thanks again.

      Gary

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        #4
        Gary - advertise it worldwide and see what deal you can get on the shipping. You guys just don't know how lucky you are with the lack of rust. You should get your price in £s pretty easily I reckon

        From HH in the UK (where the sun is actually shining)
        79 GS1000S
        79 GS1000S (another one)
        80 GSX750
        80 GS550
        80 CB650 cafe racer
        75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
        75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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          #5
          HH....we don't have a lack of rust here in Michigan. We're the heart of the rust belt and put salt on the roads to speed up the process. The seat hasn't been on a bike in about 25 years, that's why it's not rusty. I'm going to put it on ebay and ship it anywhere that someone wants to pay for the shipping. Thanks.

          Gary

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            #6
            It's not from a 78/79 1000E or a 80/81 1000G or an 80550E.

            Wally - Gary's weather is probably worse than yours! Hard to believe I know...

            It appears to be hinged or pivoted at the front (something missing there) with a locking mechanism (also missing) at the back so I would go for 82 850G too. Nessism may be able to confirm, he has one.

            Dan
            1980 GS1000G - Sold
            1978 GS1000E - Finished!
            1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
            1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
            2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
            1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
            2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

            www.parasiticsanalytics.com

            TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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              #7
              What is the length? It could be a 650G also.

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                #8
                Looking at the grab rail,it looks a lot like a '79 GS1000S. Looks a lot like mine , except mine is horribly rusted.If it is,I'd be very interested--regardless of the freight.Cheers,Simon.
                http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...esMapSimon.jpg

                '79 GS1000S my daily ride in Aus

                '82 (x2) GS650ET in the shed

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                  #9
                  Just advertise it on ebay as "Got it from a friend so I don't know but probably fits any GS ever made. Maybe a Valkyrie too."

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                    #10
                    Two pins in the front to hook under the front, two studs at the backrear for the rear striker, the way the stitches go up the sides.
                    I'll take a picture of my (83 seat) seat bottom.

                    ***EDIT*** I don't believe the seat bumpers are that high, I'll look tonight.
                    Last edited by rustybronco; 04-24-2009, 02:43 PM.
                    De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

                    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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                      #11
                      It's definitely not a 79GS1000S. Completely different. The grab rail & vinyl pattern are similar though as they are with all these GS seats.

                      Dan
                      1980 GS1000G - Sold
                      1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                      1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                      1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                      2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                      1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                      2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

                      www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                      TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                        #12
                        I wouldn't have thought it would be such a mystery. I thought someone would say "It's just like my XXXXX" Thanks guys.

                        Gary

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by BikerG View Post
                          I wouldn't have thought it would be such a mystery. I thought someone would say "It's just like my XXXXX" Thanks guys.

                          Gary
                          picture of '82 1100gk seat bottom.
                          De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

                          http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Don-lo View Post
                            What is the length? It could be a 650G also.
                            It does look like a 650G to me also, will check when I get home, not sure but I think it is missing a couple of the rubber bumper strips under those risers.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by waterman View Post
                              It does look like a 650G to me also, will check when I get home, not sure but I think it is missing a couple of the rubber bumper strips under those risers.
                              I would concur...

                              Looks exactly like my 650g before I recovered it....bottom looks the same too. Yes, it is missing the hard rubber peices on the bottom of the risers.

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