must have this, help please exben quickdraw anyone

[alfiestorm]

I must have one of these seats as it is very important to my project. I had one lined up and ready but it all turned to rat shit and now is not happening:(:(fuckintwatshitbolloxwankernobheaddogs hagger
Can any one supply this seat or got a used one it would need to be for the old kawasaki Z650 from the late 1970's to the early 1980's. Cyclone are the company that makes them in the uk but via z power in the uk the postage is a whopping 125 english pounds or a staggering $295 but I realy do need this seat nothing else will do.
Can anyone help quickdraw or exben with your contacts or anyone it is important for my fighter which is my first fighter aswell.



http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/5498180672569.jpg

[zedsled]

I might be able to find a second hand one for you. I know a guy in Beenleigh that has a couple, although I think they were off z900s, dont know if they fit the 650. Ive got one on a z900 in the shed, I also have a 650 frame in the shed I could see if it will interchange if your interested
Zed

[zx12argh]

It looks like a fairly simple design Stu. Have you consider making your own base out of fibre glass covering it with foam and getting it covered. I made my own seat for the 12r and with a bit of care its not that hard a job - I used the original seat as a basis - chopped the shit out of it until it fitted the new raised tail - filled in the missing bits with fibreglass (just laid gladwrap on the bike and covered it in situ) - trimmed it to shape - covered it with foam then paid a trimmer to finish it for me. I reckon it cost me about $250 all up.

[alfiestorm]

Jason.
if you or someone you know has one going spare that would be great. It is going on a gixxer frame so mountings are not a problem the major part for concern is the back of the seat or the humped bit if you like must fit with the duck tail of the z650. So if it is off a 900 or 1000 and will fit the z650 duck tail that would be good.

Pete
building my own seat is an option if i cant get one.

[evad]

Stu I dont believe that he 900 seat will fit the 650 ducktail as the 900 is well rounded in shape and the 650 is more square. I have one of those seats on my 650. If you loo right in the start of this video you can see how square the edge of the ducktail is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDFTLjmo7ZE

What about using a 900 one to suit the seat zedsled mentiones, the ducktail is longer than the 650s but still should look sweet

[BANDITROD]

dont know if this helps stu but we have zpower here in oz there number is (02) 49421134, and there email is zspares@ozemail.com.au
good luck mate

[cutcat]

Hi Stu, beware when ordering a seat over the phone cos I used to have a 1977 Z650C with the original seat and it was flat, not like the one you have pictured. The bike came with a spare bike in parts and that bike also had a flat seat. The 1976 Z900 has a very similar tail to the 1977 Z650 but just a little longer but again this bike has a flat seat. In fact I have never seen that kind of seat on a standard bike here in Aus. The 1978 Z650D with cast wheels had an American style with a stepped seat, in fact most of the custom styled Kwaka's have two levels, one for the driver and one for the passenger, again different to yours. Hope this helps.

[cutcat]

Stu the more I think about it, the more I believe that seat is off something much older, like the first Kwaka 500 triple. These came out in about 1968. and from memory didn't have a tail-piece just a chrome mudguard coming out from under the seat.
The bad news is they are like rocking-horse shit!
Cheers mate.

[evad]

the seat is a copy of a 2/4 or Guiliari seat that was available for the 70's zeds and honda fours. I found some pics of mine (on since since '81 ) that show the square/stubby shape of the 650 one he 900/1000 is rounded in shape and a fair bit longer, I tink that hte 900/1000 one is more common

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i308/sloan_dh/100_1085.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i308/sloan_dh/100_1151.jpg:D:D

[cutcat]

Nice pics Evad. what equipment are you running on your bars??

[Gix11]

I'm thinking you might find that seat far to long for the Gixer project Stu. I remember how long they are as I used to have a Z650 as well. I hated the seat. I know you're trying to match the tail piece but the shear length and how far back the GSXR tank is might surprise you.

[evad]

hey cutcat, thanks.
Its a wide band o2 sensor AFR readout and a palm pda that I use to make changes tot eh Fuel injection and log with.

[alfiestorm]

quote:Originally posted by Gix11

I'm thinking you might find that seat far to long for the Gixer project Stu. I remember how long they are as I used to have a Z650 as well. I hated the seat. I know you're trying to match the tail piece but the shear length and how far back the GSXR tank is might surprise you.


know what ya saying gix but without giving to much away I only need half of the seat but to get half I need a whole seat and a good sewing needle some glue lots of patience and a few vb's :D

[BANDITROD]

did you try zpower in oz yet stu[?]

[alfiestorm]

Waiting for a reply at the moment rod

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by alfiestorm

Waiting for a reply at the moment rod
ahh ok then mate i used those guys for the z650 i done for my dad and they were very helpful

[alfiestorm]

rod
the email bounced back and I searched on google and it appears that they have ceased to be anymore?

[BANDITROD]

shit mate sorry bout that it's been a couple of years since i have dealt with them

[BANDITROD]

http://www.zpower.com.au/catalog/index.php here it is stu hope this helps a bit mate

[alfiestorm]

No reply from z power yet.
anyone found a seat yet or know of one, I still need one

[BANDITROD]

quote:Originally posted by alfiestorm

No reply from z power yet.
anyone found a seat yet or know of one, I still need one
will a stock one do stu

[alfiestorm]

Looks like a stock one will have to do as long as it is for the z650.
I can then get it re trimmed into what I want.
It means extra expense as the upholstery will have to be totaly change where as on the one i want I can do my self with a sharp knife hacksaw and some glue.
But I am running out of options.
It seems z power are more interested in harleys and cruisers now

[sharky]

STU !!! EBAY UK ITEM NUMBER 300138594007





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[alfiestorm]

quote:Originally posted by sharky

STU !!! EBAY UK ITEM NUMBER 300138594007





http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/106241785713858.jpg



Fuggin sods law that is dont have paypal as they give me the shits big time prev history with the twats.

[sharky]

Mate there's enough of us that do have....and we have boyz in the UK who would post it if the seller won't...

[alfiestorm]

The guy only takes paypal payments.
I have asked if he will post to Australia just waiting for reply on cost.

Is anyone in a position to help with the paypal thing.
What I am thinking is if someone can pay using paypal once I know what the postage is and have the seat delivered to me.
I can transfer the money to you via bank deposit. :)

[sharky]

I could do mate.

[alfiestorm]

ok russell
hopefully he will get back to me with the postage cost to Australia before someone hits the buy now button.
it is very fuggin cheap even with a rip in it.

[sharky]

You could always take a gamble and place the opening bid 35 squid if I remember..then if his postage is a joke cancel your bid.

[alfiestorm]

Could do but if i put a bid on, the buy now will dissapear and I know that seat will go for about 80 squids even with the rip

[sharky]

And then when you cancel your bid I 'buy it now' for ya ;)

[BANDITROD]

and if all else fails i can get a stock one for ya but it will need attn

[alfiestorm]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

and if all else fails i can get a stock one for ya but it will need attn


How much will you be wanting for it and have you got a photo or two of it you could send me or post on here.

alf

[BANDITROD]

its a mates so i will catch him 2murra and get some pics for ya stu and i'll find out what he wants for it

[cutcat]

Hi Stu, I can help ya with Paypal too for future reference.
Cheers T.

[alfiestorm]

Thanks tony will keep ya in mind. Will be able to start some proper progress on the bike tomorrow as the rest of the stuff gets delivered. itching at the spanners and cutters to get on with it

[cutcat]

Good stuff, keep us all posted, with plenty of pics.
Cheers bro.

[WATEVR]

stu,
greeny knows a good upholsterer who did his seat with custom flames for a good price. if thats of any help

chris

[alfiestorm]

Ah yes forgot about greeny I will fire an email off to him and invite to the gathering of beer drinkers on the 25th

[BANDITROD]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/106241959855731.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/106241959872148.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/1062419598100276.jpg

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/106241959886213.jpg

Here you go stu as you can see from pics there is a little bit of surface rust other than that it's in pretty good nick so make me an offer i cant refuse and it's yours mate

[gibbo]

Hey Alfie, you gave me a chop out with the plug caps so the least I can do is offer help with paypal, I have a neice living in London at the moment so I'm sure she will help if needed but I'm sure you have more contacts over there than I do.

[alfiestorm]

aha you are older than me old git old git old git anyway nuff of that send me ya postal address again Allan.
I have changed computer and lost a lot of stuff <s>too lazy to boot the slow piece of shit up and</s>
<s>wait for it to crashh 4 times before working to get details so it is booked in with the hammer correction squad this weekend</s>
I got a few things to get wrapped and posted this weekend so they will go then mate.

Stu

[Jockney Rebel]

stu if all else fails post it to my brother in manchester and ill get him to get it over here also didnt 2/4 do a copy of the guilaria seat i had one on my old z1000 also had one on me gsx 750

[Jockney Rebel]

i got my seat completely redesigned by an old dude up here for 300 bucks mate and he did a pukka job:)

[Jockney Rebel]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/197614942257692.jpg
cant see it too well here but he put dual density foam and allsorts in it

[alfiestorm]

Jim forward ya bruv's address to me mate.
Sharky you still up for helping out with the paypal side of it mate.

Stu

[alfiestorm]

Just got the postage from the guy and it is 70quid. I checked with the royal mail as I have the size and weight of the seats and allowing for packaging came out at the same price so he is ok on the shipping even though it is expensive but then again it is rip off britain.

It works out to 272 aussie dollars give or take a few if that is ok with you sharky hit the buy now button mate then send me your bank details so I can pay ya. I will send you my address so you can instruct him to send it to me.
Stu

[sharky]

Seats all yours Stu. Just waiting for an invoice now from the seller.

[alfiestorm]

Thanks russ you are a star, email me the final cost when ya have them and your bank details.

Thanks to all who offered there help.

What a relief that is, it now means the original plan is back on track and the bike is going to look fuggin wellard and wicked.

Stu

[zedsled]

Ive got a paypal acc. and can help you out. Let me know how you go.