Easier seat bolts?

[Mad Dog]

@Mad Dog, did you have to drill the threads out of your seat mounts? If not, these are better than the bolt idea (IMHO) because they won’t back out accidentally and have a “no tools required“ release.

No sir, I can go back to factory bolts if needed.

 

[Mad Dog]

Yes, stack them on the pin under the knob. The 1.5” pins aren’t long enough to reach out from under the seat.

 

[Jag]

Yes, stack them on the pin under the knob. The 1.5” pins aren’t long enough to reach out from under the seat.

Do you think you will be able to remove the seat without removing the bags?

 

[PaddyO]

Just looked at bolts under the seat. Had seat off. When put the bolts back in, it does not appear one’s thumb will be able to push in the center pin while it is under the seat. The edge of the seat comes down too far. The end of the fastener may have to stick out from under the seat in order to access the center.

 

[Mad Dog]

I can reach under there to push the pin with the bags on if the lids are open, but it’s tight. Using the longer pin helps a little. In any case it’s easier than using tools and factory bolts.

 

[PaddyO]

I can reach under there to push the pin with the bags on if the lids are open, but it’s tight. Using the longer pin helps a little. In any case it’s easier than using tools and factory bolts.

Ok. Thanks. How does it work for the one on the fender, under the luggage rack?

 

[Jay]

No sir, I can go back to factory bolts if needed.

That’s great. The bolts are nicely priced and you’re not overly committed. Great find

 

[Mad Dog]

Went for the rubber washers today, came home with rubber washers, grommets and nylon bushing to keep from using so many washers. Ended up looking like this.

 

[Jay]

@Mad Dog One of the best installs. Well done. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[Mad Dog]

@PaddyO you list an auxiliary fuel tank as a mod in your profile, what did you do?