paultsmith Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I am in the process of rebuilding an 81xs400 and am having a hard time finding some parts. I am looking for the shaft with the attached hooks that are underneath the sea, used to hold down and lock the seat. My current seat is in great shape, so I don't want to buy a new seat from ebay for $75, since I just need this one part. I was hoping that someoe may have an extra lying around if they replaced a seat. If not I will have to build one by welding a hook on a shaft and if anyone has a photo of the hook or an outline please post a photo. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlyG Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 ןill try get a foto 4 u tomorow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Welch Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I am in the process of rebuilding an 81xs400 and am having a hard time finding some parts. I am looking for the shaft with the attached hooks that are underneath the sea, used to hold down and lock the seat. My current seat is in great shape, so I don't want to buy a new seat from ebay for $75, since I just need this one part. I was hoping that someoe may have an extra lying around if they replaced a seat. If not I will have to build one by welding a hook on a shaft and if anyone has a photo of the hook or an outline please post a photo. Thanks Good luck on that, I spent considerable time trying to find seat mounting parts and finally had to buy a seat because I couldn't get the mounting hardware anywhere for any price. You can see diagrams of them on bikebandit.com under oem parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 29, 2008 Moderator Share Posted September 29, 2008 I am in the process of rebuilding an 81xs400 and am having a hard time finding some parts. I am looking for the shaft with the attached hooks that are underneath the sea, used to hold down and lock the seat. My current seat is in great shape, so I don't want to buy a new seat from ebay for $75, since I just need this one part. I was hoping that someoe may have an extra lying around if they replaced a seat. If not I will have to build one by welding a hook on a shaft and if anyone has a photo of the hook or an outline please post a photo. Thanks could have sworn i see 'em on ebay, got my 2A2 seat/helmet lock from USA ebay brand new!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Welch Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 could have sworn i see 'em on ebay, got my 2A2 seat/helmet lock from USA ebay brand new!!! The 1980 uses a different mounting than the earlier models, I found complete seats on ebay, but not the mounting hardware without the seat (was a bummer because I had/have the original seat with all the mounting hardware gone), at least not the part that locks it down. You can get all the frame mounted parts, but the clips and rod on the underside of the seat I have not been able to find by themselves for any price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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