Where to get an r80g/s seat

adamppaul · May 4, 2013

Hey Folks,
Apparently it is not cool to directly ask to buy a solo seat for my r80G/S here in the forums. However according to the mod, it is OK to ask if anyone knows of any for sale, knows of anyone who has one kicking around in the back trash bin all rusted and cracked, or even good commercial sellers that are not asking a premium.
I'm asking because I would like to get one and although I have had ads up in many places for a while, folks recently have listed and sold them at reasonable prices before I had a chance to get in touch.
Also buying off of classifieds is hard because there is at least one guy who I will not mention who builds these bikes up for resale who will search and buy every PD seat and tank he can find. I've offered to buy a seat off of him, but he wants to keep them for "future builds"

I would also post in the FM...but unfortunately I see no way of adding my wanted ad.

So if you know of any please drop me a PM.

20774 · May 4, 2013

adamppaul said:
I would also post in the FM...but unfortunately I see no way of adding my wanted ad.

Not sure what the trouble is with the FM. I've posted several ads as test cases. It works fine. Many ads are being put up every day. As long as the required fields are filled out, the Flea Market works.

Have you tried some of the used part places? Check the Resources and Links thread in my sig line for the Used Parts section.

lmo1131 · May 4, 2013

You didn't mention what year your GS is. There is an '81-'86 recovered GS seat on eBay this morning.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-R80g-s-...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f1604e6aa

Buy It Now : $333.00 (a "reasonable price" I couldn't say.)

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adamppaul · May 4, 2013

Solo seat, and in the FM all I see is a way of looking at my ads.....but no way to post

20774 · May 4, 2013

adamppaul said:
Solo seat, and in the FM all I see is a way of looking at my ads.....but no way to post

Note that you have to login to post in the FM. It's separate from the forum, just as the MOA homepage is separate from here as well. Currently there is a problem with the logins on the homepage and the FM. It's necessary to relogin everytime you visit. The office is working to get that cleared up.

adamppaul · May 4, 2013

20774 said:
Note that you have to login to post in the FM. It's separate from the forum, just as the MOA homepage is separate from here as well. Currently there is a problem with the logins on the homepage and the FM. It's necessary to relogin everytime you visit. The office is working to get that cleared up.

I did login but still see no way of actually posting. All I can think of is two reasons...I not a current paid MOA member, or the option is selected by a drop down menu that I cannot access on an Ipad.

It's too bad too because I still have some parts left from a r100 GS when I put them on my G/S that I would like to list as well

20774 · May 4, 2013

Do you see a screen like this, but it says "Welcome Adam Paul"?

http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread...Ad-on-Flea-Mkt&p=873527&viewfull=1#post873527

You are a current active user and I see nothing on your profile that would limit your member access. Any chance you could get to another computer and see if the problem is the iPad? Still, I wouldn't think that's the problem. I see a fully active FM on my Android phone.

adamppaul · May 4, 2013

20774 said:
Do you see a screen like this, but it says "Welcome Adam Paul"?

http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread...Ad-on-Flea-Mkt&p=873527&viewfull=1#post873527

You are a current active user and I see nothing on your profile that would limit your member access. Any chance you could get to another computer and see if the problem is the iPad? Still, I wouldn't think that's the problem. I see a fully active FM on my Android phone.

Negative on that, I have nothing beyond view active listings showing.

20774 · May 4, 2013

adamppaul said:
Negative on that, I have nothing beyond view active listings showing.

Does your screen look anything like this? This is what a guest sees:

adamppaul · May 4, 2013

20774 said:
Does your screen look anything like this? This is what a guest sees:

No.....I see everything you do when logged in....except the posting ads part. I see the ability to view active and past ads...just not post new ones. Those options are missing from my FM screen.

See:
http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P...MAGE_5909F1E6-C033-4BE1-96D8-F929B2868C19.PNG

lkchris · May 4, 2013

Be advised that some of the hardware necessary for mounting the solo seat is no longer available from BMW. The right angle pieces that secure the rear rack to the rear subframe.

20774 · May 4, 2013

adamppaul said:
No.....I see everything you do when logged in....except the posting ads part. I see the ability to view active and past ads...just not post new ones. Those options are missing from my FM screen.

See:

Thanks for the screen shot...let me think about that. As I said, if you can try to get to the FM on a "regular" computer, I'd like to know what you see.

Thanks...

adamppaul · May 5, 2013

lkchris said:
Be advised that some of the hardware necessary for mounting the solo seat is no longer available from BMW. The right angle pieces that secure the rear rack to the rear subframe.

Those I can make or buy aftermarket...I just need the seat/rack and hate the idea of spending $450 for something I've seen sold for $150-$200.

happy wanderer · May 5, 2013

adamppaul said:
Those I can make or buy aftermarket...I just need the seat/rack and hate the idea of spending $450 for something I've seen sold for $150-$200.

I hate the idea too. But I wanted one bad enough that after a year or so of searching I broke down and ordered one from the Netherlands. http://www.bmwboxersupplies.com/seats-c-15.html

After talking to him I decided to splurge and buy the more expensive and higher quality seat along with a rack and mounting hardware. Might not be available from BMW but you can get it here. Guess what? I hated it. It is a very stiff seat and wide enough to cut off the circulation in my legs. The look of these seats are very attractive but comfort wise? Terrible. The dual seat is actually much more comfortable. In the end I made a custom seat for my G/S. One of these days when if I find the money I might take the solo seat to Rich's saddles or someplace that knows how to shape foam with a human in mind and see what they can do. In the meantime by buddies call this thing my sofa.

lmo1131 · May 5, 2013

I ran an adapted H-D police saddle on a /6 side car rig for awhile; this saddle looks a lot like it. As you observed, it was okay for awhile, riding locally. But on the first long trip I soon realized it wasn't comfortable at all. I think the reason is that it pretty much nails your butt into one place and your legs have no where to "roam". With bench-type saddles you can slide forward and aft to change your leg position. It's surprising how fatiguing it can be to not move your legs.

happy wanderer · May 5, 2013

I got the idea from a photo I saw of Dr. Greg Frasier's round the world G/S. I emailed him about it and he told me it was adapted from a JC Whitney generic saddle if memory serves. So I thought if this type of police style saddle was comfortable enough for that kind of mileage it was worth a try. Adapting it to the bike took quite a bit of doing though. Time will tell. No real long hauls on it yet.

adamppaul · May 5, 2013

The only reason I want it is because I have a 25 lb cairn terrier in a motorcycle carrier. With the bench seat I cannot get it tight enough to be comfortable with the security. I really would like the rack so I at least have something to tie onto.

Also I know what you mean about comfort. I had an GS1100 with a Corbin and that was actually quite comfortable. When I converted the g/s to a lot of the 100gs stuff I had a subframe and Corbin single seat with the rack. That Corbin was too wide and uncomfortable. I hate seats that spread your legs when you stand to hold the bike up. On My KLR......well that is uncomfortable so learned to get used to it...it is the bar I set all comfort next to.

adamppaul · May 5, 2013

Wait.....so what I'm hearing is get the cheaper rack and adapt a generic saddle to it?

Might be a good option

20774 · May 6, 2013

Adam -

Just to close the loop on the FM...I was able to borrow someone's iPad and login to the FM...I was able to clearly see links to add new listings. I'll have to take this up with the office. Since the FM is not a feature of the forum but rather a standalone package, someone else is in control of the settings.

adamppaul · May 6, 2013

20774 said:
Adam -

Just to close the loop on the FM...I was able to borrow someone's iPad and login to the FM...I was able to clearly see links to add new listings. I'll have to take this up with the office. Since the FM is not a feature of the forum but rather a standalone package, someone else is in control of the settings.

Thanks Kurt, still thinking it may be something to do with the fact I have not been active moa member in the past couple years.

Best
Adam

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