Gigemags05
XS650 Member
I purchased a seat from Texavina for my 1978 special. I was told that the seat would fit directly. However, I just received it and the pan is as pictured below. My bike has no existing seat, so I do not have a pan. But from my research online, this pan looks nothing like the factory one. There are no holes or provisions for the side hinges or latch. There is also a bracket that fits over the two long studs at the bottom of this picture. But those studs interfere with the rear fender and there is nothing for that bracket to attach to. Lastly, the "forks" at the front of the seat I received appear to slide under the frame to secure the front of the seat. This is not like the factory seat either.
Is there a way to make this seat work? How would it be mounted and removed as needed?
I read nothing but great reviews about Texavina, and I do think the seat looks nice and is quality. But I am disappointed that it isn't a direct bolt on ala factory as I was led to believe. I even specifically asked if it would match up to my hinge locations on the frame and was told that it would.
Is there a way to make this seat work? How would it be mounted and removed as needed?
I read nothing but great reviews about Texavina, and I do think the seat looks nice and is quality. But I am disappointed that it isn't a direct bolt on ala factory as I was led to believe. I even specifically asked if it would match up to my hinge locations on the frame and was told that it would.