Seat Cover Help!

[81xs1100sh]

I need a new seat cover for my 1981 XS1100 Special. I have not been able to find one for a 81, but I was able to find a seat cover for a 80 XS1100 Special.
Will the 80 seat cover fit?
I need one so I can get back on the road!

[yamahansolo]

Go to ebay there is a store that sells them for 30 bucks. It was easy to install. I think they have all types

[81xs1100sh]

I've tried ebay, even sent a couple sellers messages, but so far I haven't had any luck.
Thanks for your help though!
Any other ideas? Does any one know if the 80 seat cover will fit?

[slow mo]

hi 81xs

welcome to xs11,com the only place to be! i have posted this before and it was my way to solve the same problem,, i had a gel pak inserted in my seat and the old foam removed by a boat upholster it lowered my seat height and made the ride so comfortable for less than 80 bucks ,, ride safe ,,slow mo!

[motoman]

To answer your question....which hasn't been.......yes the 80 cover WILL fit perfect......just a bit different pattern......hope that helps!

[Pat Kelly]

I have one on my 80 XS1100LG from JC Whitney

http://www.jcwhitney.com/1-piece-cus...d2468y1981t1j3

Fits and looks fine

[yamahansolo]

Ok I found the place I got mine from go to normal ebay not ebay motors...


TT cycles was the seller. It looks like they only do 79. 39 bucks for the regular material or gripper material. 89 for flames and 129 for diamond patterns. If you contact the seller they might have more. Also b and h sells them model specific and they list the 81 as well these are 79 bucks. But good quality too. I bought one for my xj also

[Pat Kelly]

I have one on my 80 XS1100LG from JC Whitney

http://www.jcwhitney.com/1-piece-cus...d2468y1981t1j3

Fits and looks fine

Here's the best pic of the JCW cover on my bike. It's different than the cover shown in the JCW ad. The ad has a generic cover.

[81xs1100sh]

Thank you all for your help and suggestions!
motoman: Thank you for answering my original question; it helps a lot!
Pat Kelly: Nice bike! That seat cover looks exactly like what I am looking for.

Thank you all again!

[CatatonicBug]

I got mine from B&H Specialties. It was right around $100, but that was with the premium grain. It is EXACTLY like the OEM cover, including the double top-stitching for the MNS.