1982 GPZ 750 compatible seat pans

I have an 82 GPZ 750. I want to purchase an old seat that I can re-cover and fashion into an Eddie Lawson type seat. What other 750 or 650 pans are an exact match? Mounting, set ;latches, etc.

I don't know what other seat pans are like the 82 GPz750. Those bikes are unique. Your best bet is to keep an eye out on eBay for a 82 seat in poor condition. I see them occasionally.

Some GPZ750 seats for sale In Holland

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For some reason, I thought that the 82 KZ 750 shared most parts excluding gas tank with the GPZ 750. I must be wrong. Any thoughts?

Jrider wrote: For some reason, I thought that the 82 KZ 750 shared most parts excluding gas tank with the GPZ 750. I must be wrong. Any thoughts?

In North America, the 1982 KZ750R1 shares much (but not all) with the contempary KZ750L series (and the slightly later KZ700A1). It shares less with the KZ750E series (which are commonly termed the 'standards'). I cannot speak for European versions of these. I do know that the 1982 GPz750 shares some motor components with the 1983 and later ZX750 (=GPz750) but that the frame and suspension was completely reworked for the 1983 ZX models.

I ordered one from a Kawi GT750 (Z750P1) from the UK. Talked the guy into stripping the cover and padding to save shipping cost. Not sure if it's an exact match but I'm game to make some alterations. I'll let you know.

kz 700 and 750 L. GT750 seats totally different.

z750.bbconcept.net/t521-selle-kz750e1-vs-kz750l voila!

Tyrell Corp wrote: kz 700 and 750 L. GT750 seats totally different.

z750.bbconcept.net/t521-selle-kz750e1-vs-kz750l voila!

??? Those are side hinge seats. 750R is a lift off seat.

That's my point

Tyrell Corp wrote: That's my point

750P is lift off just like 750R.







They aren't identical but should suit my purposes. I don't know if they'll suit Jriders'.

OK, I finally got the seat pan from the UK. Here's a side by side comparison.




The pans are obviously a different shape. This isn't concerning me very much actually. I did a trial fitting and so far my observations:

I had to remove the front pads to get the front tangs to engage but they did nicely after that. The seat is flat at the back so it interferes with the grab bar and tail piece so i wasn't able to lay it flat, I'll have to trim it back an inch or 2. The latch loops are too far forward but I should be able to move them back and maybe use spacers and pads in certain places to get the seat to sit even and flush. i plan on converting this to a solo seat/tail rack similar to this but more practical than pretty.



Overall, it should suit my purposes but I don't know if it will suit yours, Jrider.