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Offline feliz

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Seat question
« on: April 17, 2008, 06:52:57 PM »
I notice in the parts manual I have the 73 CB750 seat has a different part number than the 74&75 seats, does anyone know the difference if there is one? I'm looking to buy one on eBay and they're all listed the same from 72-76, just want to make sure. Thanks.
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Re: Seat question
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2008, 05:05:23 AM »
There is a difference in seat pattern both on the top and on the side. The K2 seat has more padding than the K4-K6 seat (which were essentially the same). The line on the side of the seat is also a giveaway. The K1 seat is thinner than the K2 seat and again different pattern (more raised bumps on the K1). I have a K1 seat and K2 seat and most of the ones you see on Ebay are K4-K6 seats which are not as comfortable in my opinion.

K2 seat pattern:











K4 seat pattern (thinner)










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« Last Edit: April 18, 2008, 07:58:36 AM by andy750 »
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Re: Seat question
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2008, 07:50:25 AM »
What, no hot biker chicks in the photos, Andy? You're slipping. We'll just have to admire your bikes instead. And they are admirable, incidentally.
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Re: Seat question
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2008, 07:57:04 AM »
Just for you Nick  ;) Trini girl sitting on a K1 seat  ;D





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Re: Seat question
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2008, 08:00:27 AM »
Quote from: andy750 on April 18, 2008, 07:57:04 AM
Just for you Nick  ;) Trini girl sitting on a K1 seat  ;D
cheers
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I know which seat I'd rather sit on look at. ;)
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Re: Seat question
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2008, 08:05:46 AM »
Nice andy  ;D

Didn't the lock swap sides at some point?
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Re: Seat question
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2008, 08:21:12 AM »
Quote from: kghost on April 18, 2008, 08:05:46 AM
Nice andy  ;D

Didn't the lock swap sides at some point?

Wasnt that post-76? Im not sure....

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Re: Seat question
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2008, 08:32:37 AM »
Quote from: andy750 on April 18, 2008, 08:21:12 AM
Quote from: kghost on April 18, 2008, 08:05:46 AM
Nice andy  ;D

Didn't the lock swap sides at some point?

Wasnt that post-76? Im not sure....



Know it was by 77 at least because I remember sawing it off one  ;D
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Re: Seat question
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2008, 09:02:23 AM »
Post 76 would be 77!!!!
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Re: Seat question
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2008, 02:10:39 PM »
Okay, thanks for the help, that answers my question. I gather that in a pinch all the seats will fit the difference is in the padding and cosmetic.

I purchased a new seat from a Honda dealer a year ago for my 73 and when I just went in to see about a seat for the 75 I just purchased I had them check and all seats up to 77 have been discontinued and are unavailable.

Here's a pic of my 73 with a proper seat so from the pics Andy posted it has the thick padding. According to the parts book this particular seat only came on the 73s. Thanks for the help.

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