Seat Ideas?

[cmyoch]

My 78 has the "Step Up" type seat on it which is in dire need of either a re-cover or a change altogether. I am looking for some ideas for a sleeker seat but also big enough to carry a passenger. I'm interested to see what a lot of you guys have done.

 

[xjwmx]

The step isn't severe until '81, when it becomes like a low backrest in the wrong place. Most seats on modern bikes have a step. You won't find a replacement except maybe a cafe seat. Ewww! It might be that an eariler seat would fit your bike, but they look really old fashioned, and don't keep you in place when hitting the gas.

 

[weekendrider]

Cut the hump off with a $2 electric knife from one of the thrift stores.
$35 for the new cover from the upholstery shop.
Kept the original length for an '83.

 

[cmyoch]

I thought about bringing the hump down a bit but still want something for a slight support. I really like the bobber seat but it looks too short to carry a passenger.

 

[xjwmx]

There's a place that you can send a seat pan and a drawing to and they'll make a seat to your specifications. They do beautiful work, and they charge like it. But I really like the stock seat on your bike.

 

[cmyoch]

I got a new tank and side covers from a fellow XS'er on this forum and fitted it up last night. My brother is re-skinning my seat and gave me a seat off of a Ninja which I wired on temporarily so I can ride until he's finished. I have to say, I may have to make a solo seat now. It' looks pretty cool but if I do that, that rear fender definately needs to be bobbed!

My seat should be finished within the next few days so I'll post a pic of that too.

Craig