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Pepy27 · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 5:27 pm Post subject: GT, GTS & GTV Seats?

GT, GTS & GTV Seats?

Are they interchangeable?

ie, does the seat from a GT fit a GTS/GTV visa versa?

yorkie · Sargeant Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 52

erm ,no....i could be wrong though.. but i dont think u can put a gt seat onto a gts.somert about the back rack /handrail thingy

nuttyscoot · troop Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 41

hade a good look at mine today i think if u take the rear rack of a gt 200 then it looks like a gts seat will fit Wink

MikeHolland · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:27 pm Post subject:

I can think of two good reasons for replacing a GTS seat with a GT seat and rack.

Firstly, the GT rack is far better at holding a topbox. Topboxes don't look right on a GTS carrier, and they rattle around.

Secondly, I like to sit in the middle of the saddle, and consequently don't like the hump in the GTS saddle. Allright, the GT saddle also has a hump, but it is much smaller.

One buys a GTV for the style, so why would one want to change it? Rather get a GTS in the first place if you don't like the saddle!

Mike
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Pepy27 · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 6:11 am Post subject:

I have bought the GTV for it's style. Cool

I love the seat and most of my riding will be local so it will be fine. I have bought a GTS seat from someone on ebay and will be getting it recovered in the same style and colour as the two piec seat to use on the GTV for long hauls. It will be more comfortable to shift around on.

Scootaboy · Inspector Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 225 Location: London

Pepy27 · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject:

smirnoff · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject:

MikeHolland · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:08 pm Post subject:

I am ahead of you all here. Years ago I purchased a second-hand GT rack and chopped it and tidied up the end. So when I want my GT to look stylish, I remove the topbox and fit the chopped rack. Takes about 15 minutes to switch over.

But most of the time I have the topbox on because of its convenience.

My old PX had a carrier with topbox fitted. But the topbox sat behind the saddle, not waving about in the air. Looked much better than the modern scooter topboxes.

Mike
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Scootaboy · Inspector Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 225 Location: London

yeah no offence intended to you topbox freaks (each to their own) Wink

smirnoff · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:08 pm Post subject:

yes, don't want to upset anyone but they are a bit old man with pipe n slippers or dodgy trainspotting dispatch rider ish Laughing

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GAVSKIN · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:56 pm Post subject:

MikeHolland · Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:33 pm Post subject:

Difference is I don't just use my scooter for posing.

I also use it for errands where I need some carrying space. Don't like a backpack when I am riding.

Mike
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Scootaboy · Inspector Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 225 Location: London

Scootaboy · Inspector Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 225 Location: London