tomeben
Veteran Member
I highly recommend https://texavina.com/ for seat options. Initially I was unsure which seat to order since they don’t specifically show my model, but they do show the CM400’s. Tex was great communicating with me through multiple emails with photos sent both ways, and offered a phone call if I needed further explanation. I eventually chose model L2626. Shipping/delivery info is below, and photos… the seat was very well packaged with bubble wrap and styrofoam.
I’m very happy with the seat; for shorter riders, the seat does sit lower as it’s thinner than the stock seat. Once I get different handlebars installed, I hope it will look more like a proper motorcycle.
Order Confirmation: 4/18/21
Shipped: 5/3/21
Cleared Customs: 5/24/21
Stated expected delivery: 5/28/21
Received: 5/27/21
6 weeks from order to delivery.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
NEW (texavina) SEAT PAN:
The new seat came with the front bracket, which slides under the tank, installed, and studs for the rear latches which I swapped from my original seat. There is also a threaded mount for the seat lock which would also have to be swapped. And a strap was included which fits across the seat and is fastened under the pan - mine isn’t installed. Once I swapped the latches, and bent the tabs a hair, the seat latched right in place. It is a shorter rise up onto the tank than the original; in fact, you can see a rust spot that had worn in one of the closeup photos.
I’m happy to send more photos, or measurements if someone is looking for more specific info.
Tom - 1982 CM450E
“Noob”, but learning fast.
I’m very happy with the seat; for shorter riders, the seat does sit lower as it’s thinner than the stock seat. Once I get different handlebars installed, I hope it will look more like a proper motorcycle.
Order Confirmation: 4/18/21
Shipped: 5/3/21
Cleared Customs: 5/24/21
Stated expected delivery: 5/28/21
Received: 5/27/21
6 weeks from order to delivery.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
NEW (texavina) SEAT PAN:
The new seat came with the front bracket, which slides under the tank, installed, and studs for the rear latches which I swapped from my original seat. There is also a threaded mount for the seat lock which would also have to be swapped. And a strap was included which fits across the seat and is fastened under the pan - mine isn’t installed. Once I swapped the latches, and bent the tabs a hair, the seat latched right in place. It is a shorter rise up onto the tank than the original; in fact, you can see a rust spot that had worn in one of the closeup photos.
I’m happy to send more photos, or measurements if someone is looking for more specific info.
Tom - 1982 CM450E
“Noob”, but learning fast.