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  • Stock 79 standard seat with rear cowl?

    I am looking for a stock seat for a 79 with the rear cowl. Like the one below.. I believe this is the stock seat?
    79, 80 Specials

  • #2
    i have the cowl
    careful what you wish for.........you might get it

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    • #3
      Good Luck!

      I just watched one on ebay that started @ $19.95

      Auction closed @ around $250.00

      It had a cracked cowl & the front half of the seat was recovered with plain vinyl.
      Tom Clisham

      Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
      _____________________________________________

      '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN

      '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
      stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA

      79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper

      79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCE

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      • #4
        I was watching that too.
        thats what happens when you get carried away bidding... the seat wasnt even that nice and it was just two guys fighting for it... I could get alot of custom seats for that kind of money... The cafe seat for my other xs isnt even that much , new and with a pad..
        79, 80 Specials

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        • #5
          I guess sometimes those auctions make people crazy. It's really not a contest!
          Tom Clisham

          Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
          _____________________________________________

          '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN

          '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
          stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA

          79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper

          79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCE

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          • #6
            One thing you need to understand is the seats on these are famous for rusting away, so finding a good, solid seat pan isn't always all that easy. Add in the fact that no one is reproducing the molded foam base here, and that explains why seats that don't look all that good can go for big money. Replacement covers are easy to find, it's finding something decent to put them on that's hard...

            You can get a brand-new '78-79 standard seat; it's from England, and will run you about $300 by the time you pay shipping, and won't come with the side trim, tail cone, or grab bar. Look here for more info...http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...highlight=seat You might have to contact the poster to get current seller info.

            Also keep in mind that you can't swap seats around willy-nilly on these. The '78-79 'standard' seats only fit those years/models unless you either relocate the TCI or mod the seat pan/foam. You'll also have issues with seat fit at the tank if you try to use a Special seat with a standard fuel tank or vice-versa. Seat fitment (not including differences in cover pattern/pad shape, only if the seat pan will actually fit) is this:

            '78-79 standard will interchange, won't fit any other model without noted mods.

            '79 Special, one year/model only. Can be made to fit '80-81 standard if using a special fuel tank or if you trim the front of the pan.

            '80-81 Special will interchange. Won't fit any other model without mods, and will leave open gap at the rear where the Special taillight goes.

            '80 standard. Another one year/model only. Will fit '81, but slightly different shape at rear. Will fit '79 Special if you trim the front of the pan.

            '81 standard. Again, one year/model. Very similar to '80 standard, but only came as King/Queen touring type, and can be fitted to '80 standard, and the '79 Special if trimmed.

            I'll note that the seat in the pic you posted is a later 'euro-only' seat and was never sold here. The '78-79 standard (here) was sold up until (I believe) '82 in europe and got styling changes we never saw.

            See why these seats command big prices?
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            • #7
              Seat and cowling

              I have a seat and cowl for a 78 E. Cowl is Macho Maroon. I won't be able to get pics until I get back to the states on Thursday. Should fit the 79 but you will have to repaint the rear cowling.
              78 XS1100E Standard
              Coca Cola Red
              Hooker Headers

              http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00580.jpg

              1979 XS1100 Special
              http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00612.jpg

              1980 XS Standard
              http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC01137.jpg

              2006 Roadstar Warrior
              http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...um/warrior.jpg

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              • #8
                This seat is in bad condition. The pan is rusted out but with some fiberglass it can be made usable. It will also need to be recovered. It's a 78/79 standard seat.





                P.M. me if you are inerested.
                Ty

                78 XS1100E - Now in Minnesota
                80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
                82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
                82 XJ1100 - Wife's Bike - The Twins
                82 XJ1100 - Daughter's Bike
                72 Suzuki TS125 - Daughter's Bike
                72 Yamaha Mini JT2 - Youngest Daughter's bike (She wants a bigger one now)

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                • #9
                  I got a decent 79 standard seat and cowl .. no cracks .. seat cover is real nice ...

                  little surface rust on pan, but still solid ..

                  If interested, pm me a offer ..

                  Pics HERE
                  1980 SG - "Blue Balls"

                  Complete Restoration - Finished June 21/2010

                  - 1179 kit
                  - 80/81 carbs 42.5/115 mains with XS pods
                  - Mac 4 into 1 exhaust
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                  - Mike's progressive rear shocks
                  - Galfer S.S. Brake Lines
                  - XSDirect - Black Coils
                  - 8 mm S.S. Core Plug Wires
                  - T.C. fuse box
                  - TKat fork brace
                  - Geezer regulator
                  - Battlax BT45 V-Rated tires
                  - 5W40 - Rotella T6 Synth Engine Oil
                  - rest of bike is "good old Yamaha"

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