Looking for original seat for 1973 commando 850 roadster

rod1995 · Feb 15, 2008

Original or new original style

pkeithkelly · Feb 20, 2008

I just posted last week to say i had mufflers and a seat available. Both from my '75 Roadster.

I think the seat is the same as for the '73, but you should double check

The seat is in excellent shape. check photos

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11451406@N ... 909056162/

Let me know if you're interested

rod1995 · Feb 20, 2008

Thanks for your reply. The 1975 seat is beautiful but not the same look as the 1973 and appears to have a different mounting connection.
R.

Ron L · Feb 21, 2008

Yes, the '75 roadster seat has thicker foam and is the square pattern cover as well as being hinged. The '73 and late '72 model seats had the "basket weave" upholstery pattern. The foam shape is the same from '71-'74 although some of the '71-72 pans are fiberglass rather than steel.

BrianK · Feb 21, 2008

I have a 73 seat, without seat strap (I gave that away last week).

Where are you located?

rod1995 · Feb 22, 2008

Sudbury Ontario. Do you have pictures?

JimC · Feb 22, 2008

Rod, I tried to send a PM. Didn't seem to be working. Here's the message:

Did you get your seat yet? I've got a new one. Steel pan, basket weave w/strap. I'm in need of a 750 cylinder, .020 or less overbore or +.040 pistons. Any possibility of a trade?

rod1995 · Feb 23, 2008

Sorry. Wish I could help with your search. My e address is desros@sympatico.ca. Do you have any pics of the seat?
Thanks

BrianK · Feb 24, 2008

Rod, I don't have any pictures, but I just took a look at it. It looks in pretty good shape. The strap is missing (gave it away a week or two ago) as I said, and on the underside, there are four round "bumpers" the seat rides on (against frame rails I imagine) - two are fine, one has lost the felt covering but has the rubber cushion underneath, and one is missing. Other than that, it looks in fine shape and I imagine a little armorall would have it looking pretty close to new.

I'm not selling it. It's yours for postage if you want it, with best wishes for your restoration project. - Brian

rod1995 · Feb 24, 2008

Hi Brian and thanks for the so kind offer. May I ask if your seat has the chrome strip along the side and is the Norton logo gold or silver?
Ron.

BrianK · Feb 25, 2008

Rod, this seat has neither a chrome strip NOR any logo.

rod1995 · Feb 26, 2008

Thanks very much Brian. I am looking to keep very much original and so will pass on you r offer as there will likely be someone else who can use the seat you have.
Ron.

BrianK · Feb 26, 2008

No problem Rod, sorry not to have been able to help but best of luck in your search! - Brian

Corona850 · May 9, 2008

FYI - I bought a replacement (i.e. repro) 73 seat with the basketweave top and silver logo from Old Britts (Washington, Seattle area) about a year ago. It was about $300. The only problem with it is that it doesn't have chrome edging strip and I think the originals did have. I will replace the edging one day I think to take it back to "as original" codnition. Other than that, I think it is a pretty acceptable replacement.

BrianK · May 10, 2008

No chrome strip on my OEM seat. Perhaps there are multiple variations.

Ron L · May 11, 2008

No chrome strip on my OEM seat.

Really?? I have never seen an OEM seat without the chrome lower strip, '73 or other (except Fastback). The chrome doesn't last long before it cracks and peels. Could it have been removed?

Only on certain reproduction seats have I seen the all black lower molding.

BrianK · May 11, 2008

It's certainly possible, I am not the first owner.

nortonista · May 11, 2008

The chrome strip is available from Rabers in San Jose California, just got one to replace the old one on my 1973 Commando a couple of weeks ago

Looking for original seat for 1973 commando 850 roadster

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