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Title: will an '04 seat fit a '96
Post by: meansm on November 13, 2006, 11:29:25 PM
I have a '96gs and i bought an '04 seat off of ebay. Does anyone know if it will fit or if i could modify it easily to fit if it doesn't already? Thanks
Title: Re: will an '04 seat fit a '96
Post by: makenzie71 on November 14, 2006, 12:13:04 AM
No.  Tanks/seats different.
Title: Re: will an '04 seat fit a '96
Post by: RVertigo on November 14, 2006, 03:39:58 PM
'89 through '00 will fit a '96.
'01+ will not.
Title: Re: will an '04 seat fit a '96
Post by: meansm on November 15, 2006, 02:11:31 AM
is there an easy way to modify it to fit and still look good?
Title: Re: will an '04 seat fit a '96
Post by: Toledo Jim on November 15, 2006, 02:28:06 AM
Easy? No.
Title: Re: will an '04 seat fit a '96
Post by: RVertigo on November 15, 2006, 01:46:34 PM
To get the '01+ seat to look right, you'd basically have to change out the tank and rear plastic...  And to do that, you'd have to fab up some new connections...


The short answer is "no."  The long aswer is, "Yes, but it takes a lot of work and fabrication."


'89-'00 seats are easier to find and usually cheaper than '01+ seats...   :dunno_white:
Title: Re: will an '04 seat fit a '96
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on November 15, 2006, 03:58:59 PM
Easy? Yes. Ebay your seat for a profit. Buy an older model seat from someone here. Make money on the proposition. Have a seat that fits/looks right...