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05-10-2010, 9:23 PM jwnovaman Joined on 07-27-2009 Portland Oregon Posts 104 yet another seat question I see all the great options for seats on the cx. I have a GL with the 2 part seat and dual latches that hold the rear seat on or the trunk. I don't have the rear trunk nor want one but a better seat thats something I want and my butt would like. The harley seat would be cheap a nd easy for me to get. Heres the question. Anyone put a different seat on their GL500? I am interested on how it was done with the latches and lack of a metal rear fender. I have a few ideas but just want to know what people have done and what not to do. In my driveway a 1981 Gl500I, 1978 Nova    Report

05-10-2010, 9:33 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,861 Re: yet another seat question I haven't seen any Gl's that weren't totally cut down with modified seats. Have you thought of just removing the cover and foam and redo it in a way that makes it more comfortable. The good part with the plastic gl seat is you can staple it. If need be pick up one of those harley pillow solo seats and see about fabricating brackets just like the gl seat has. I think it might have a lip up front and two nubs that are held by bolts. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

05-11-2010, 12:19 PM jwnovaman Joined on 07-27-2009 Portland Oregon Posts 104 Re: yet another seat question i do have a spare set of seats so I can play around with recovering. I have looked for new covers but all i get is CX covers. When I did find a Gl cover it was $80 per seat. I will have to call my sister she gets screaming deals on take offs through her work for harley parts. Maybe I can mold the 2 pans together somehow or make the nub and side bolts work. I guess its trial and error time. The woman will hate me now for working on the bike again until she gets to jump on the back and not have numb butt syndrome lol In my driveway a 1981 Gl500I, 1978 Nova    Report

05-16-2010, 9:57 PM jwnovaman Joined on 07-27-2009 Portland Oregon Posts 104 Re: yet another seat question I know that I am on my own for coming up with a seat for this bike. What I would like to know is what time a foam did you all use with your seats? This will give me a better place to start In my driveway a 1981 Gl500I, 1978 Nova    Report

05-16-2010, 10:36 PM AmericancClassic Joined on 08-25-2009 Naples, FL Posts 297 Re: yet another seat question Ive heard yoga mats are good. THin layers make it easy to cut to the shape you want too. 1981 Honda gl500    Report

05-17-2010, 8:48 AM WayneDW Joined on 07-28-2006 Minneapolis Posts 1,655 Re: yet another seat question I cut out the foam and put a gel pad under the cover and a sheepskin on top. By the way, I have new cover for sale:http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/193923/ShowPost.aspx#193923 Wayne 1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate WWW.fossilapostles.com    Report

07-19-2010, 10:40 AM DakotaMK Joined on 06-01-2010 Ottawa, IL, USA Posts 90 Re: yet another seat question jwnovaman- Check out my weblog, I have just finished (OK, I can't weld, so I assisted the bf) having a Harley seat put on my bike. Some welding was done- nothing cut on the frame- and if I ever wanted to go back to a stock seat (which I never never want to do) the welds can be cut off and the stock seat put back on! 1982 Honda GL500 This is my bike, there are others like it- but this one is mine!!    Report

07-20-2010, 3:48 PM jwnovaman Joined on 07-27-2009 Portland Oregon Posts 104 Re: yet another seat question Thank you again In my driveway a 1981 Gl500I, 1978 Nova    Report

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