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KlaustheK

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I just bought a nice k1100rs corbin seat. I found it on craigslist for 50 dollars, at a price like that I thought it was worth trying to fit on my bike. I have an 87 RS, any suggestion or things I should know before attempting the retrofit? Oh, and it's white leather, any suggestions on how to change the color without recovering it and not ruining my khaki work pants when I commute?


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1987 K100RS Klaus *sold* 
1989 K100RS SE Klaus 2 *sold*
1997 K1100LT Gunter
    

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MikeP

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It should be a straight swap. It was the earlier bikes that had a different seat.

"White leather" - That might explain the low price. k1100 corbin saddle on a k100RS? 652573

    

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KlaustheK wrote:Oh, and it's white leather, any suggestions on how to change the color without recovering it and not ruining my khaki work pants when I commute?

Try having a few "brown trouser" moments k1100 corbin saddle on a k100RS? 44271


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"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." - St. Augustine from 1600 years ago & still true!

K1 - 1989 - AKA Titan (unique K1/K1100RS hybrid by Andreas Esterhammer)
K1100RS - 1995. AKA Rudolf Von Schmurf (in a million bits)
K100RS - 1991 AKA Ronnie. Cafe racer project bike
K75RTP - 1994
K75C - 1991 AKA Jim Beam. In boxes. 
K1100LT 1992 - AKA Big Red (gone)
K100LT - 1988 - AKA the Bullion brick. Should never have sold it.
    

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KlaustheK

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88KE wrote:
KlaustheK wrote:Oh, and it's white leather, any suggestions on how to change the color without recovering it and not ruining my khaki work pants when I commute?

Try having a few "brown trouser" moments k1100 corbin saddle on a k100RS? 44271

I want a black seat, not multi-colored.


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1987 K100RS Klaus *sold* 
1989 K100RS SE Klaus 2 *sold*
1997 K1100LT Gunter
    

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klompy the grey brick

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how about dying it "Khaki"...no issues at all then....cheers


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KKlompy k1100 corbin saddle on a k100RS? 2854237993
"Grace" 1984 K100RS Silver VIN 0019026 Mitt eine Staintune Zorst.
"Olivia" 1997 K1100LT Dark Grey VIN WB1052600W0237453.









Chassis number0019026
Vehicle code0503
SeriesK589
ModelK 100 RS 83 (0502 ( 0503 )
Body typeK 100 RS 83 (0502
Catalog modelECE
Production date1984 / 07
Engine0513)

k1100 corbin saddle on a k100RS? Au-log10


    

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Rick G

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Your bum will be saying thank you for the comfort after having it on the bench for a while. Leave it white it will go grey after a while.


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KlaustheK

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It went on quite nicely and the white isn't too terrible. Does any one know of any kind of spray paint or similar product the would work on leather?


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1987 K100RS Klaus *sold* 
1989 K100RS SE Klaus 2 *sold*
1997 K1100LT Gunter
    

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ibjman

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unless it's ugly.....leave it white. It should be really nice! what color is the bike? please post a pic.
I would love to have a white seat

    

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KlaustheK

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Alpenweiss. So the white leather is just kind of off. It is my daily commuter so I am not overly concerned with the color but I would love to maybe just add some black accents to break up the white. I will post pics soon.


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1987 K100RS Klaus *sold* 
1989 K100RS SE Klaus 2 *sold*
1997 K1100LT Gunter
    

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klompy the grey brick

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you are bound to add "accents" if you ride really really fast...in traffic..just saying.
Black does hide a multitude of sins...


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KKlompy k1100 corbin saddle on a k100RS? 2854237993
"Grace" 1984 K100RS Silver VIN 0019026 Mitt eine Staintune Zorst.
"Olivia" 1997 K1100LT Dark Grey VIN WB1052600W0237453.









Chassis number0019026
Vehicle code0503
SeriesK589
ModelK 100 RS 83 (0502 ( 0503 )
Body typeK 100 RS 83 (0502
Catalog modelECE
Production date1984 / 07
Engine0513)

k1100 corbin saddle on a k100RS? Au-log10


    

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ibjman

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EEEWWWW!!!!

    

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TacKler

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Brown boot polish. Solves all problems.

Hides stains, waterproofs and will stop people wanting to nick your bike.


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klompy the grey brick

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I once had leather white seats in a fiat X19 convertible....until we sat a take away vindaloo on the seat....yep that permanently stained the seat a yellowy brown....never faded or came off on clothing....so go down to the local indian and buy a curry....works a treat.
Curry stains never go out of fashion
k1100 corbin saddle on a k100RS? N562541290_1181559_6080yes that is Tim Curry ....



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KKlompy k1100 corbin saddle on a k100RS? 2854237993
"Grace" 1984 K100RS Silver VIN 0019026 Mitt eine Staintune Zorst.
"Olivia" 1997 K1100LT Dark Grey VIN WB1052600W0237453.









Chassis number0019026
Vehicle code0503
SeriesK589
ModelK 100 RS 83 (0502 ( 0503 )
Body typeK 100 RS 83 (0502
Catalog modelECE
Production date1984 / 07
Engine0513)

k1100 corbin saddle on a k100RS? Au-log10


    

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boristhebike

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May be worth asking a shoe repairer or upholsterer. Must be some sort of polish or dye that will do it. Darker the better for a even finish I should think.

    

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sidecar paul

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I remember a post last year about VHT spray dye, but I've just had a look at VHT's site and it will only work on untreated leather.
Anyway, it might be useful to someone with a vinyl seat who wants to change colour!
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/vinyldye/

Cheers,
Paul.


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