lemans 2 Seat

Technical Big Block Tonti and Loop Frame models
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Saw a lemans 1 for sale in ebay which states new O/E seat. The seat looks like the original moulded version with the textured top, square sides etc and seems it is in perfect condition with no usual splitting along the sides as is usual with the old moulded seats. I have seen after market replacement seats which seem a bit rounded and detract from the old squarer style. Does anyone know what this new O/E seat refers to? Are the repairable?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moto-Guzzi-850-Le-Mans-1-1977-perfect-/231316366232?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item35db87a398   

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any seat is repairable

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O/E = Original Equipment - probably new old stock

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Thanks for that. Any idea where such new old stock is available from?

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These old foam rubber seats seem a little challenging as there is no covering material which could be replaced. It’s just foam rubber all the way through. Are there folks out there who can repair these?

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Unlikely but you could get the foam covered.

New-old stock from some sensible bloke who bought one 30 years ago and kept it in his shed!

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stein dinse supply the moulded seats!

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Thanks

I will follow this one up

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Hi, Gutsibits are now selling mk 1/2 le mans seats but are a little pricey at £300 but if you realy want a new one then this maybe the way to go.

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I was up at NBS just before Christmas and Nigel had just taken delivery of a new LM seat from Gutsibits.

Both he and Roy said that the quality of the seat was excellent, a little denser foam and heavier perhaps. Â But even the stitching marks seemed to suggest it was from the original mould.

It looked pretty good to me, I’ll be getting one eventually for my LM2.

HTHs

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Thanks folks

I have now seen the Gutsibits online and spoken with them and by all accounts they are very good. My bike is fairly worn looking showing its age so pristine seat may be a bit out of character but I think I will eventually take the plunge just in case they cease making them.Â

Cheers

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If you have not sorted your seat I purchased a new one from Stein Dinse.
Re-manufactured but look original.

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Thanks for that

had recent birthday and asked for money towards this but haven’t committed as yet. What price were they looking for? Are we allowed to discuss this?

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I paid 273 Euro’s in September 2014.

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Here you go:-
http://www.stein-dinse.biz/Moto-Guzzi/Saddle-Acc-/Seat/Seat-LM-1-2-original-profile::173812.html