Author Topic: Reproduction Seat Covers from the UK (Read 4193 times)

swooshdave · « **on:** November 16, 2016, 12:17:33 PM »

GBP32 or about $40.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/132003356898

I told the guy I'd never seen the letters as an outline. Am I correct? I have a repro seat with lettering but I don't know how accurate it is. Could someone take a picture of an original seat and it's lettering (prefer straight on from the back) so I can compare the lettering? Please post a high res image.

He said he would revise the lettering to match the original style.

Thanks!

Groover · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2016, 12:42:28 PM »

The original 2nd gen G5, some SP and 2nd gen Convert have that font type as an outline. The T3, T, first gen Convert and G5 have it also as outline, but a little larger font size. Those repros look pretty convincing IMO. He also does a close match with the rib/stitching.

I'd say keep the font he has on there already.

This is the 2nd Gen G5 seat (same as some SP models, and 2nd Gen Convert)

This is the original T and T3 font:

And this is the one for the 1st gen G5 and Convert - Sorry, couldn't find a better pic. Basically they are all as outlined font and not solid.

swooshdave · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2016, 02:09:30 PM »

Well, except that seat cover is for a V7 Sport.

Groover · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2016, 02:39:01 PM »

I thought this was to go on your T3. I can't help you then

Canuck should be able to help you out.

Groover · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2016, 02:53:30 PM »

Looks like he has some good photos here of the V7 Sport. I don't know if that is OEM or not. Hopefully he or someone else can chime in.

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=86155.msg1358866#msg1358866

swooshdave · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2016, 12:18:18 AM »

i guess it's my new mission to catalog the seat fonts. Post pics if you have them!

v7john · « **Reply #6 on:** November 17, 2016, 05:05:44 AM »

My V7Sport has its original (and crooked) seat. It has survived because there was one from a 750S on there for many years.

swooshdave · « **Reply #7 on:** November 17, 2016, 06:28:48 AM »

Crikiey. Does that license plate take a few MPH off the top end?

v7john · « **Reply #8 on:** November 17, 2016, 08:46:19 AM »

That's balanced out by not having winkers (indicators).
The best way to improve the performance of a Guzzi is to eat fewer pies.

swooshdave · « **Reply #9 on:** November 17, 2016, 03:05:13 PM »

Quote from: v7john on November 17, 2016, 08:46:19 AM

That's balanced out by not having winkers (indicators).
The best way to improve the performance of a Guzzi is to eat fewer pies.

But pies are goooood!!!

swooshdave · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2016, 03:06:46 PM »

Did any bikes later than the G5 have the name on the seat?

ritratto · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2016, 07:16:33 PM »

Yes, the 10000S does.

And btw, does anyone know where to obtain the seat foam for a V7 Sport seat?

swooshdave · « **Reply #12 on:** November 18, 2016, 12:14:09 PM »

Quote from: ritratto on November 17, 2016, 07:16:33 PM

Yes, the 10000S does.

And btw, does anyone know where to obtain the seat foam for a V7 Sport seat?

No, but I'm interested too.

Anyone have a pic of a 1000S seat back?

ritratto · « **Reply #13 on:** November 18, 2016, 07:31:40 PM »

image upload for forums

canuck750 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2016, 09:16:42 PM »

Quote from: swooshdave on November 18, 2016, 12:14:09 PM

No, but I'm interested too.

Anyone have a pic of a 1000S seat back?

swooshdave · « **Reply #15 on:** November 18, 2016, 09:17:22 PM »

Thank you!

Are those both original seats?

swooshdave · « **Reply #16 on:** November 18, 2016, 09:33:22 PM »

Quote from: v7john on November 17, 2016, 05:05:44 AM

My V7Sport has its original (and crooked) seat. It has survived because there was one from a 750S on there for many years.

Any chance you could measure the size of the logo to the nearest mm? Height and width?

v7john · « **Reply #17 on:** November 19, 2016, 05:07:08 AM »

Quote from: swooshdave on November 18, 2016, 09:33:22 PM

Any chance you could measure the size of the logo to the nearest mm? Height and width?

23mm high and 180mm overall width.

swooshdave · « **Reply #18 on:** November 19, 2016, 09:05:21 AM »

Quote from: v7john on November 19, 2016, 05:07:08 AM

23mm high and 180mm overall width.

That's exactly what I have on my repro seat.Thanks!

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Author Topic: Reproduction Seat Covers from the UK (Read 4193 times)

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