Wanted - Seat for a 1978 XS Special

[danno]

Backroader,did you ever think about using an XS650 Standard seat? I will post pics of one on my 78 Special once I can get to the bike (clutter overload). It fits nicely,and has the flat profile that you may be looking for. I think it will fit to the stock mounts,but you will have to modify the latch (I could be wrong here). You can buy a brand new one at mikesxs for about $200 US.

 

[danno]

Backroader,I pushed a bunch of crap out the way so I could snap a pic. The seat doesn't have the mounting hardware on it...fits almost perfectly when the hardware is present.

 

[Backroader]

Thanks Danno..... that looks promissing, I recall reading earlier in this thread that there would have to be some changes made to the hinges though. Once I get the bike home I will have a ton of pictures to post and can discuss this matter in full.

 

[Travis]

Here's that thread http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=247

 

[Backroader]

Thanks Travis, I was too lazy to look back..... as I said, once I get a good look at I will get at er!
I had a 1978 XS750 Special and I recall the seat and the prop rod set up. After owning 18 bikes over the past 37 years, one tends to forget details. I do recall the 750 or as we called them, "the three legged dog"...that bike had a poor shift cam and hitting 2nd gear was a crap shoot on a good day.

 

[danno]

Thanks Danno..... that looks promissing, I recall reading earlier in this thread that there would have to be some changes made to the hinges though. Once I get the bike home I will have a ton of pictures to post and can discuss this matter in full.

The Standard seat fits to the stock early Special hinges...only the latch will need to be modified.

 

[danno]

Backroader, you have a pm.