86 and onward seat on an 85?

[IroncladK75]

I don't know what seat this is referred to as (low/regular?), but it's what is on my 85 K100RS right now.


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Now, I went and bought a Corbin gunfighter solo seat without doing research on seat variations, and I'm left with this.


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Not to mention, the mounting hardware is not the same as the stock seat, and the Corbin is missing it's own hardware to mount it, so I don't know what's different between the two of them.

Is there some kind of conversion kit for an 86+ seat to an 85? Any guidance is appreciated, I'd hate to have wasted a purchase. As for the gaps between the new Corbin seat and the rear cowl, I figure I can 3D print some spacers to fit inside, then hot glue them to the bottom of the seat, so it's not so hideous.


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[alabrew]

You will need a 85 and up tail piece.

[Laitch]

You will need a 85 and up tail piece.

Like this one—same part and part number on both K100 and K75. What your photo shows is an early model standard (regular) height seat.

[The Mighty Gryphon]

Lots of those rear cowls are available as they don't work after a Cafe builder "loops" the rear of the frame.  I would guess that you can even get one to match your paint.

[IroncladK75]

Like this one—same part and part number on both K100 and K75. What your photo shows is an early model standard (regular) height seat.

I see. How is the 86+ seat secured to the 86+ tail piece? Does it use the same hinge mechanism and mounting hardware as the 85, or will I need new hardware?

[frankenduck]

The hardware  on the bike is the same and so is the folding hinge.

You need these for the seat: