Seat Pans and Covers

[jhughes556]

In my quest to bring my 78 back to original/stock/nekked, I'm looking to replace my touring seat (see below) with one that more closely resembles the original seat. On the bottom of the current seat pan, is a sticker that says "Corbin Sentry" on it. I'm guessing that the foam currently installed will have to be removed and new foam installed and formed to the fit new cover. Will this work or will I need a different (stock) seat pan?

There is a vendor on Ebay that has a cover that looks very similar to the stock seat. It sells for $28 but at that price I'm a little leary of what kind of quality and fit it might present. Anyone have experience with these covers? Any comments greatly appreciated.
J

 

[slabghost]

I'll trade you one of mine to reshape. I'd love to have the corbin. I'll even reshape and install your cover for you. An electric bread knife works very well cutting and shaping seat foam.

 

[jhughes556]

I'll trade you one of mine to reshape. I'd love to have the corbin. I'll even reshape and install your cover for you. An electric bread knife works very well cutting and shaping seat foam.

That's a pretty interesting offer. Lets talk. Sending you a PM.

 

[jdegase]

beat me to the offer...
I also have a recovered original seat.
applying the seat cover is not hard. I used an electric stapler borrowed from a friend.
getting the cover started straight is the big part.
an extra set of hands can be a great help. and in no time you'll have a great looking seat again.

 

[mcgovern61]

Are 1000 and 1100 seats interchangeable?

 

[joedrum]

no ...not realy....not at all 1000 are 2 1/2" longer wheelbase ....and it dont work good at all ...either way but anything can work is what i run on :builder: :salute: :nea: :whip: :mrgreen:

 

[dan filipi]

I think Joe did a boo.boo. The 1100 frame is longer isn't it?

 

[joedrum]

yes it is the 1100 thats 2 2/2" longer :hihihi: