Seats interchangable?

[Guest]

Seats interchangable between GS750 and GS850?

I was pursuing my local want ads and noticed a stock GS750 seat for sale. I was thinking I would buy a new seat cover and repair my existing seat, but it the 750 seat will match up with GS 850, this would be a simple solution and I will simply go buy this seat. Anyone know if GS 750 and GS 850 seats are interchangeable ? Thx.

[lloyds-son]

I just picked up this 1979 GS850 a week ago as a non running bike. I now have it running after a tank, carb, petcock cleaning. I really don't like the seat appearance, but I must say it is comfy. I have a couple of issues to resolve, right side turn signals aren't working and starter only has a solenoid click. I'll chase these problems down as my next fixee tasks.

[gsrick]

I know the tank from them are interchangeable, but I'm not sure about the seat as they do have a different style tail cowl. I'd just get a cover from Pitreplica.com and have a professional reshape the seat foam back to what it's suppose to be or do it yourself if you have an electric turkey carver. This is what it should look like.

[lloyds-son]

Ok, good advice, what about the bottom trim styles as noted on the picture you included. My bike does not have them, are they hard to find?

[gsrick]

Ok, good advice, what about the bottom trim styles as noted on the picture you included. My bike does not have them, are they hard to find?

That I do not know. Surprisingly some things for these old bikes are still available. Check your favorite Suzuki parts supplier or eBay.

http://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d4014bf8700230d8b4e47c/seat

7

.MOULDING, RH
45191-45100

$35.12

8

.MOULDING, LH
45192-45100

$35.12

[lloyds-son]

Wow! That's great.