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  • #1

    Touring Package.

    Bought this as a package thinking it would look good and fit my bike.
    The seat does not match the lines of my frame and hits the side covers, same as last one I bought and sold. Just read crazy steves' explanation on seats, tanks, etc. and now understand why it does not.
    Shipping is probably going to be expensive.
    If interested in all or part please send me a PM with an offer. Thanks.
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    ~Seat is a Corbin Gentry and is in excellent condition.

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    ~Windshield needs to be buffed and needs brackets.

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    ~Chrome pieces are pretty rusty. Paint is scuffed, needs paint.

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    79 XS1100F.
    SuperTrapp 4-1 w/center stand.
    TC's fuse box.
    SOFA filter.
    Venture cam chain adjuster.
    Tkat fork brace.
    Progressive fork springs.
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  • #2
    What year/model is the seat for? Can't tell in the pics.
    Nathan
    KD9ARL

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    1978 XS1100E
    K&N Filter
    #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
    OEM Exhaust
    ATK Fork Brace
    LED Dash lights
    Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
    Green Monster Coils
    SS Brake Lines
    Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

    In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

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    • #3
      PM has been Sent
      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
        Originally posted by natemoen View Post
        What year/model is the seat for? Can't tell in the pics.
        Hi Nathan.
        The seller claimed everything came off a 79F. This is the second seat (identical) i've bought and it does not fit my F the right way. It sits so low you have to take it off to be able to take the side covers off. If you have a 78 I assume it won't fit correctly either. CrazySteve put a list of seats, tanks, covers, etc that I think brings up a difference in our frames from the rest.
        This might be from a Special from what I am seeing.
        79 XS1100F.
        SuperTrapp 4-1 w/center stand.
        TC's fuse box.
        SOFA filter.
        Venture cam chain adjuster.
        Tkat fork brace.
        Progressive fork springs.

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        • #5
          I have to take my stock seat off to get my sidecovers off.

          What do you want for the seat?
          Nathan
          KD9ARL

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          1978 XS1100E
          K&N Filter
          #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
          OEM Exhaust
          ATK Fork Brace
          LED Dash lights
          Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
          Green Monster Coils
          SS Brake Lines
          Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

          In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

          Theodore Roosevelt

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          • #6
            Don't forget to consider shipping via Greyhound. It's a little more hassle to take it to a bus terminal, but it can be significantly cheaper.
            I had a fairing shipped that I probably saved $80 or so over FedEx.
            82J · 81SH · 79SF Fire Damage · 78E · 79F Parts Bike · 04 Buell Blast
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Prothec View Post
              Don't forget to consider shipping via Greyhound. It's a little more hassle to take it to a bus terminal, but it can be significantly cheaper.
              I had a fairing shipped that I probably saved $80 or so over FedEx.
              Thanks for the tip Prothec.
              I'll check that option.
              79 XS1100F.
              SuperTrapp 4-1 w/center stand.
              TC's fuse box.
              SOFA filter.
              Venture cam chain adjuster.
              Tkat fork brace.
              Progressive fork springs.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                I have to take my stock seat off to get my sidecovers off.

                What do you want for the seat?
                Even if I would not mind doing that, I still don't like how it fits in my frame.
                This is the second one I buy and sell, so maybe I am too picky?
                I want $75 for it.
                79 XS1100F.
                SuperTrapp 4-1 w/center stand.
                TC's fuse box.
                SOFA filter.
                Venture cam chain adjuster.
                Tkat fork brace.
                Progressive fork springs.

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                • #9
                  Al, the correct seat for the 79-79 standard should have a straight molding running along the bottom on the left and right sides running front to back. This is key for it to match up with the side covers. The touring seat will have these but no rear cowl. The seat pictured above is for the 80-81, note the indentation for the TCI in the center of the pan. Good luck finding the correct one.
                  Last edited by bikerphil; 10-30-2012, 09:02 PM.
                  2H7 (79) owned since '89
                  3H3 owned since '06

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                  • #10
                    Comparison

                    '80G Stock pan with Travelcade K&Q cover



                    Tropic-al seat, notice 5 bolt holes for cowling, none on mine



                    straight bottom all the way to the rear



                    notice the angle up at the rear



                    rear shots





                    IMHO Al's seat is the earlier '78-'79 type, please correct me if I'm mistaken
                    Last edited by Schming; 10-31-2012, 12:04 AM. Reason: adding text
                    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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