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putting on a new seat for 82 xj650 questions

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by webofdeception, Jul 10, 2012.

  1. webofdeception

    webofdeception Member

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    i want to put on something thats not so thick (im short and could use that inch or 2 pretty badly) but im wondering if i can just mount another one, or if i need to do more in terms of custom fitting either the seat, or the frame area? do they make any aftermarket seats that pop right on?
     
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    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    You can put shorter shocks on it if you don't find the right seat. You can use Sportster shocks or Suzuki Savage 650 shocks, they are 10&1/2 to 11 inches.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    You can also keep an eye out for the the 1980 xj650 seat (they may have used that one on the 1981 also.........) That seat is easily recognizeable-- it looks like the driver seat is separate from the passenger seat, even though it is still a one-piece unit, AND the driver's seat has a much deeper scallop to it.

    If you go to my gallery, take a look at the 83 xj650 Maxim full-dress. THAT seat is the kind I'm talking about. I put that one on just to change the look a bit more.

    Another seat that you could look for, would be the xj650 king/queen seat with the high-extended back. the driver's seat is also scalloped a bit deeper, and is similar to the one mentioned above.

    dave fox
     
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    Pick up another seat (or use yours) and send it to http://www.sargentcycle.com/custserv.htm and have them "recontour" it for you.

    Not prohibitively expensive; and they do excellent work. I've had them do two seats for me so far; one a stock "re-cover" and one a recontour (in my case, adding height.)
     
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    thanks for the ideas guys! i have a good buddy who does industrial sewing, and he was into making bmx bike covers for awhile. he thinks he is the man for a re-contouring/recovering job and i may have him give that a go. worse case scenario with that option would be i just need to buy another seat but i will def be keeping my eyes peeled for the seats you guys mentioned, and possibly the shocks too. def appreciate the feedback :)
     
    webofdeception, Jul 11, 2012
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