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I found out the 1979 seat I bought on Ebay will NOT fit my 1980 because of where the ignition unit is located on the rear fender. Anyone else try to retro fit an earlier seat on their 1980 or later?
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78-79 standard seats interchange and I think those are the only 2 years that interchange. Specials are different between years, late standards are different as well. You could modify the seatpan but you have to decide if its worth it for yourself.Nathan
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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
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'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Yeah, it sucks because I dont like the giant sofa seat that comes stock on the '80. I wonder if just a matter of moving the ignition unit?Comment
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Have you considered getting your old one re-upholstered?
Have it fashioned to your liking.
Look at the seat on my 78 (pics in signature), that is the original pan reshaped and covered.'78 E "Stormbringer"
Purrs like a kitten, roars like a lion, runs like a gazelle (being chased by a cheetah).
pics http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/...tormbringer45/Comment
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That's what it is, but to do that you'd have to extend all the wires to the TCI as the box mounts on the rear fender on the '78-79 bikes. You'd also need a same-year rear fender with the mounting points. If you were going the other way, it's easier...Originally posted by Lucky23 View PostFast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Yeah, youre right. Ill sell the seat I guess.Comment
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Yeah, Mike, that looks great! Ill do the same thing. I wish Corbin made a Gunfighter style seat for these bikes!Comment
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Anything can be made by someone, its just a matter finding someone to do it!Originally posted by Lucky23 View PostNathan
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 RooseveltComment
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New Seat
I just got a new seat from Saddlemans. You use your existing pan and they ship you new foam and leather. It is a really nice seat for around $130.00. I believe the model number is XY156.Comment
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Hi Lucky,Originally posted by Lucky23 View Post
apart from the iggybox being in the way the seat fits OK?
So dremel a window in the seat pan, hog out the foam to clear and pop rivet a sheetmetal pocket in there.
Or move the box.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Ya know, thats not a bad idea...Comment
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