79 special seat cover

gray am I · Nov 24, 2019

my 1979 xs 650 special (Australian compliance) seat is quite slippery and when I brake /accelerate I slip around a lot, it is a smooth cover with no pattern so I don't know if it is original. Cover has been on since at least since 1998 when it was laid up and has a small burn on the side. I am looking at replacing the seat cover and was wondering if any recommendations on supplier as there are a few to choose from, all with an embossed pattern

YamadudeXS650C · Nov 24, 2019

Got a photo of your seat?

motormike · Nov 24, 2019

Locate .. oem-replica.. Pit Seat.. on ebay… out of Taiwan…. excellent covers. If they don't have it.. send the old cover to his shop.. he'll use it as a pattern… and send you a excellent copy. For free ! . He did this for my 450P Honda (solo)….got a free one.. but bought a replacement for future use since the 450P is a keeper.
I have a local guy that does very nice covers.. $$$... I usually go with basket weave on the top...plain on sides.. with French stitching

. in white.

gray am I · Nov 24, 2019

Photo of the seatcover

YamadudeXS650C · Nov 24, 2019

I installed this successfully on my '80 special.
20 bucks plus shipping from Florida.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

jetmechmarty · Nov 24, 2019

gray am I said:
Photo of the seatcover

I'm not familiar with Oceania market bikes, but your seat cover looks aftermarket. Ours (USA) would have had an embossed pattern in them originally.

Mailman · Nov 24, 2019

YamadudeXS650C said:
I installed this successfully on my '80 special.
20 bucks plus shipping from Florida.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS-650-1976-TO-1980-MODEL-Seat-Cover-Black-Y16/252983016636?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

That price is amazing!

jetmechmarty · Nov 24, 2019

Mailman said:
That price is amazing!

So low it makes me suspicious.

nj1639 · Nov 24, 2019

Slick seat on a Special while running the rototiller handle bars is a recipe to sell.....lol
I'm running a Saddlemen cover on my '77 and it's got grip for me arse. The initial fitment looked like it would be a little questionable but it worked out and looks good.

YamadudeXS650C · Nov 24, 2019

jetmechmarty said:
So low it makes me suspicious.

I have mounted 4 or 5 of these inexpensive HondasVintage covers.
See my breakdown / photos in this thread, posts 3681-3683

http://www.xs650.com/threads/what-have-you-done-to-your-xs-today.32082/page-185

Here are three of them:

My 1980

My 1974 Kaw F11:

...and my 1977 XS650, which later became infamous by Mr. RedShoes

gray am I · Nov 25, 2019

wanting some opinion on different suppliers have come across pit replica, hondsasvintage and old school covers. wanting to know if there were anyrecomendations

MrBultaco · Nov 25, 2019

I bought a seat and gas tank for a guy and the seat had this Travelcade cover on it. It looks great and fits good. (see images)
I have also seen a Saddleman cover which was very nice.
I bought the one that Yamahadude listed. Haven't put it on yet, but it looks like a nice one.

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