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    Look briefly at the following link on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPBa2HkE_Ks&t=160s

    I would like to find a seat like this or identical to it.

    Thaks.

    Chuck
    80 XS11

  • #2
    That was a dealer installed option on the specials. SpecialEd had one on his bike, so I know it well. They ARE hard to find, and are designed for the Special ONLY. To put something like that on a standard, you will probably need to do some modification/welding on a stock seat pan.
    Ray Matteis
    KE6NHG
    XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
    XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Chuck38 View Post
      Look briefly at the following link on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPBa2HkE_Ks&t=160s

      I would like to find a seat like this or identical to it.

      Thaks.

      Chuck
      I have one off of an '81 Special that I believe has just a small inch or so tear in the cover on an edge if I recall.

      If you're interested I'll get some pics for ya.
      1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
      1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
      1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
      1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
      1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

      Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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      • #4
        BA80 uses and likes that style of seat. He has lots of LD rides using it!
        81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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        • #5
          I had one dealer installed and loved it. If I could find one in new condition I would sell mine in a heartbeat.
          2-79 XS1100 SF
          2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
          80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
          Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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          • #6
            I might have one that came with a Special I bought for parts some time ago. It was not mounted on the bike when I purchased it, so I have no idea regarding fitment? I will have to go out in the shop and take a look. If I remember, it was in almost nos condition with no tears or punctures etc.

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            • #7
              Ok. Went out to the shop. The seat I have is similar, but is not contoured on the bottom like a seat for a Special. It is more flat from front to rear like the seat on a Standard.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by TallBob View Post
                Ok. Went out to the shop. The seat I have is similar, but is not contoured on the bottom like a seat for a Special. It is more flat from front to rear like the seat on a Standard.
                It's probably for a 79 Special (XS1100SF).
                Marty (in Mississippi)
                XS1100SG
                XS650SK
                XS650SH
                XS650G
                XS6502F
                XS650E

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                • #9
                  Tallbob....the ones for the 79s were taller in the rear too.
                  79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
                  80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
                  80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
                  79 DT 100

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                  • #10
                    King/queen seat

                    I've one off my 80 SG, near perfect, sell cheap. Done dsundby@wi.rr.com
                    76 XS650 C ROADSTER
                    80 XS650 G Special II
                    https://ibb.co/album/icbGgF
                    80 XS 1100 SG
                    81 XS 1100LH/SH DARKHORSE
                    https://tinyurl.com/k6nzvtw
                    AKA; Don'e, UD, Unca Don'e

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