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Post by geoffb on Dec 18, 2020 16:05:24 GMT 1
I recently re-covered an original 4L0 seat with new foam a standard cover but want a Giuliari style Seat as well.
Would you pay >£250 for a new Giuliari Seat or approx £120 to replace the foam and cover with a Giuliari “style” Seat cover? 🤔
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Post by 29davyt on Dec 18, 2020 16:37:37 GMT 1
If you want a Giuliari style seat I would think you’ll need to buy one of the repo ones, that’s if you can get one ?? Personally I don’t think your second option look anything like one, this 250 on eBay looks to have this set up fitted. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133609223696 |
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Post by JonW on Dec 18, 2020 22:23:51 GMT 1
The repros always look weird compared to an original, they just dont ever get the shape right.
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Post by JonW on Dec 18, 2020 23:48:46 GMT 1
I should also say that plenty of people find the original gully to look weird, so maybe the repro shape is more aesthetically pleasing to some, its not and original and doesnt look like one tho. If you want an original (or just the original look) then only an original will do it seems.
I love mine. its a classic bit of old skool madness that made perfect sense when we were young. Tassles and foam grips and even the horrid ProAm fairing was all the rage back in the day and could get you furtive looks at the chip shop... tho sadly only by other young blokes who were jealous of your buying power lol Im still yet to find a young lady who would notice that a bike had a different seat or other parts... back in the day most of them seemed to be more impressed by guys with cars and not glance twice at my smelly two stroke bike lol
Anyway. Proper gully seats can be found, just keep looking. the modern gully repro cover is fine (if a bit thin) so if you find a white (now beige) one you can cover it to look like new.
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Post by pdxjim on Dec 19, 2020 0:10:46 GMT 1
I love mine. its a classic bit of old skool madness that made perfect sense when we were young. Tassles and foam grips and even the horrid ProAm fairing was all the rage back in the day and could get you furtive looks at the chip shop... tho sadly only by other young blokes who were jealous of your buying power lol Im still yet to find a young lady who would notice that a bike had a different seat or other parts... back in the day most of them seemed to be more impressed by guys with cars and not glance twice at my smelly two stroke bike lol We call this a "Dude Magnet" bike. The chicks don't care, but all the dudes want to come have a chat. |
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Post by JonW on Dec 19, 2020 0:13:33 GMT 1
I love mine. its a classic bit of old skool madness that made perfect sense when we were young. Tassles and foam grips and even the horrid ProAm fairing was all the rage back in the day and could get you furtive looks at the chip shop... tho sadly only by other young blokes who were jealous of your buying power lol Im still yet to find a young lady who would notice that a bike had a different seat or other parts... back in the day most of them seemed to be more impressed by guys with cars and not glance twice at my smelly two stroke bike lol We call this a "Dude Magnet" bike. The chicks don't care, but all the dudes want to come have a chat. Yeah its worse now. You cant even go on a quick trip to the petrol station without some old codger (like us lol) coming up and fawning all over your bike. "I used to have one of those Honda 500s in 1974 just like your one...' Er, its an LC 350 mate... get yer eyes and your memory tested you old giffer! |
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Post by 29davyt on Dec 19, 2020 10:55:28 GMT 1
“Dude Magnet “ ? You sure you guys are on the right site ? 😂
so 3 options available for the Giuliari style look available.
1. Giuliari style cover on an LC base with new foam
2. Brand new Repro ( that looks different to original )
3. New cover on an old Original Giuliari base/foam
all 3 look very different so at the end of the day it’s down to personal choice, Budget and of course availability of ones chosen preference.
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Post by ajh on Dec 19, 2020 11:18:56 GMT 1
bobtheseat on ebay does Giuliari conversions, foams and covers. He's a real expert. (looks like he's closed until mid jan now though)
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Post by JonW on Dec 19, 2020 13:17:19 GMT 1
Hmm... I really wish people wouldnt call the repros 'Giuliari conversions' as they are complete reproductions and not real Giuliari seats at all and some people might think they use real Giuliari parts, which they dont and this might end up with someone overpaying on a copy at some point. 'Giuliari Style...' maybe?
The Giuliari style seat cover on a normal LC base is the weirdest of these I reckon, it makes no pretence to having the Giuliari shape and just uses a stylised cover.
To be honest the market for Giuliari seats is a weird one. so many of the old skool parts are badly made and have little love now (Raask rearsets anyone?) its weird that these seats are so sought after. I love my rassks and my Giuliari seat, but I am not normal lol
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Post by jon on Dec 19, 2020 14:49:10 GMT 1
JonWStrange, I quite like the Guiliari style cover for the standard LC seat. It has no pretence of trying to look like an original when it’s not. Breaks up the ‘blockiness’ of a standard cover IMO. Jon
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Post by JonW on Dec 19, 2020 16:05:23 GMT 1
Its cool you like it Jon, thats what i love about our bikes, they are the ultimate in self expression. We fit what we like, always have!  The JDM LC seat has blocks in it too, down the middle. I have one of those on my 251LC and love that seat, new Japanese foam and thick cover makes it a delight to sit on. |
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Post by 29davyt on Dec 19, 2020 16:12:04 GMT 1
Like I always say , each to their own, there’s no right or wrong it’s people’s personal preference, if you like the look of something buy the damn thing and stick it on yer bike !
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Post by reedpete on Dec 19, 2020 17:03:04 GMT 1
Tis a free world...well a perception of one....but anybody going ‘Carlos fandango’ should still expect a knock from the style police...!
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Post by 29davyt on Dec 19, 2020 17:21:38 GMT 1
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Post by stusco on Dec 19, 2020 18:01:41 GMT 1
If you want a Giuliari style seat I would think you’ll need to buy one of the repo ones, that’s if you can get one ?? Personally I don’t think your second option look anything like one, this 250 on eBay looks to have this set up fitted. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133609223696Thats not right at all heres mine  |
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Post by 29davyt on Dec 19, 2020 18:28:03 GMT 1
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Post by geoffb on Dec 19, 2020 22:27:27 GMT 1
Thanks for all of your feedback and thoughts chaps, I am really chuffed that as a newbe I was able to get so many responses. 👍
Given that I have a standard seat and like the idea of having a non-standard one as well, I think a new Giuliari from Norbo is what I will do. 👊
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Post by geoffb on Dec 19, 2020 22:29:51 GMT 1
Looks nice, I like the bars too 😎 |
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Post by andy748 on Dec 19, 2020 22:50:55 GMT 1
Got mine off E-Bay, Bob the seat, cracking repro cover, i like the style of it. Andy.  IMG_3679 by Andrew Jolly, on Flickr |
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Post by stusco on Dec 20, 2020 11:57:10 GMT 1
Your one is like the one in the second post its the same shape at the back as an original lc seat where as mine is fatter at the back I don’t if mine is a copy or not it came in a Giuliari bag from ebay
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Post by headcoats on Dec 20, 2020 12:05:49 GMT 1
The one from Norbo on the blue LC looks good
Is it the one with a fibreglass base or are all the copies on fibreglass ?
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Post by stusco on Dec 20, 2020 12:08:21 GMT 1
Mine has a plastic base with a metal fork
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Post by headcoats on Dec 20, 2020 12:25:15 GMT 1
Ok , can I have one that looks like the seat on the blue LC with a plastic base for £250 posted please LOL
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Post by 29davyt on Dec 20, 2020 12:28:29 GMT 1
Yes the one on the blue LC has the plastic base and metal fork, was £250 off Norbo ( no postage coz I picked it up )
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Post by ajh on Dec 20, 2020 15:47:14 GMT 1
when I was talking to bobtheseat about it, he said the gully foam was taller than std so this makes his conversions look and height different depending on whether you use a std foam or a gully foam.
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Post by stusco on Dec 20, 2020 15:51:49 GMT 1
My gully seat is brick hard ,i got a local upholsterer to put softer foam in but he didn’t do it as its the shape of the seat that makes it hard where you bum sits the foam is only 1” thick
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Post by ajh on Dec 20, 2020 15:59:11 GMT 1
Where did you get the handlebars? Quite fancy some for my aircooled RD Cheers |
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Post by 29davyt on Dec 20, 2020 16:44:54 GMT 1
They’re Renthal Ultra Lows, think I got them from Demon Tweaks 👍
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Post by bare on Dec 20, 2020 18:18:06 GMT 1
Hmm.. wasn't aware that Norbo had Repro Seats.
That Blue LCs' seat looks quite good.. far more attractive than the factory LC one.
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