I have a spare seat for my GL1100 that I'm having reworked (by a professional) into something more minimalist, like this from the Jan'25 BOTM. Is the owner still on here or can someone point me to a thread describing the seat mods?
The current plan is to rework the seat with the stock base and just get as close to the rear plastic hump as possible, but I'd be open to some clever cutting of the base.
Thanks for any forum guides.
Anyone modified the seat base on GL1100?
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Anyone modified the seat base on GL1100?
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Stable as of 16Jul25: '19 Triumph Scrambler XC, '22 Moto Guzzi V85TT, '81 Honda GL1100, '78 Honda CB750F SS, '10 BMW R1200RT
Stable as of 16Jul25: '19 Triumph Scrambler XC, '22 Moto Guzzi V85TT, '81 Honda GL1100, '78 Honda CB750F SS, '10 BMW R1200RT
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Re: Anyone modified the seat base on GL1100?
I haven't modified a seat base yet, but have ciphered on it. The base is some type of plastic/ nylon, which is easily cut with a jigsaw or hacksaw. I 'think' the rear bump could be easily removed to flatten out the back without weakening the base. It would leave a bit of a hole, but that could easily be covered.
The vinyl is stapled, so just about any shape would probably work...
The vinyl is stapled, so just about any shape would probably work...
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"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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Re: Anyone modified the seat base on GL1100?
UPDATE - Here's the modified seat, done by Dianna in Asheville (https://diannasshop.com/) Dianna has helped with multiple projects now and always delivers a good solution to my crazy ideas.
In this case, I wanted to slide back and little and reduce the King&Queen aspect without modifying the base. Interestingly, it looks longer then the original seat, even though it's not.
In this case, I wanted to slide back and little and reduce the King&Queen aspect without modifying the base. Interestingly, it looks longer then the original seat, even though it's not.
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Stable as of 16Jul25: '19 Triumph Scrambler XC, '22 Moto Guzzi V85TT, '81 Honda GL1100, '78 Honda CB750F SS, '10 BMW R1200RT
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Re: Anyone modified the seat base on GL1100?
Very nice work! Just curious, how much did that cost?
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: Anyone modified the seat base on GL1100?
$360, frequent customer pricingTrack T 2411 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:47 am Very nice work! Just curious, how much did that cost?
Asheville, NC, USA
Stable as of 16Jul25: '19 Triumph Scrambler XC, '22 Moto Guzzi V85TT, '81 Honda GL1100, '78 Honda CB750F SS, '10 BMW R1200RT
Stable as of 16Jul25: '19 Triumph Scrambler XC, '22 Moto Guzzi V85TT, '81 Honda GL1100, '78 Honda CB750F SS, '10 BMW R1200RT
