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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Triumph203 on April 24, 2008, 09:59:21 PM

Title: Seat/ Tail section
Post by: Triumph203 on April 24, 2008, 09:59:21 PM
I'm just kicking around the idea of a new seat. I have an 89 with a stock seat that I am not a fan of feel or look. I like the new gs500F seats that have some grip and are a tad wider at the front and it fits with the 2005 tank i have and locks into the bracket. But it is about 2" shorter and shows the under storage. then i thought well i could jus get the new plastic and do a swap which doesn't look hard either jus make a bracket because the way they mount into the side of the frame. I'm jus curious if anyone has ever swapped the older ones for newer? They are a little wider than the E models and would jus like some feedback
Title: Re: Seat/ Tail section
Post by: Triumph203 on April 24, 2008, 10:07:58 PM
also looks like I would need a new tailight off of the newer bikes as well... I work at a suzuki shop so i have alot at my disposal... any advice would be great
Title: Re: Seat/ Tail section
Post by: ben2go on April 24, 2008, 10:52:38 PM
Dgyver did it succsessfully.I have seen it in person.It requires welding to be done right.The seat does not fit the frame where the rubber pads are.Here is a link to dgyver's bike. http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39576.0