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Message started by Bobbert on 02/10/09 at 01:18:24

Title: seat/tank bolts
Post by Bobbert on 02/10/09 at 01:18:24

what threading is used on the bolts that hold the seat/tank down?

Title: Re: seat/tank bolts
Post by T Mack 1 on 02/10/09 at 03:10:44

quick answer, metric..... long answer...... I'll have to take one out and get my metric thread gauge to check.

Title: Re: seat/tank bolts
Post by diamond jim on 02/10/09 at 04:52:53

M6 x whatever length you need depending on if you've done the seat mod up front using spacers. I don't remember thread pitch but they're at every hardware store I've been to, both chain and small town type.

Title: Re: seat/tank bolts
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/10/09 at 11:53:41

Now is a great time to change to long allen heads with 2 jamnuts. Easier to carry an allen to pull the seat than a 10mm & a ratchet/extension.

Title: Re: seat/tank bolts
Post by prechermike on 02/10/09 at 12:57:31

When I got my bike it had jam nuts on a bolt with a split ring through the head. That seemed like a good idea, but it didn't work all that good. I decided to go with a bal detent pin, here is a picture, think (not too sure about posting pictures) They call it a detent pin.

www.prifast.co.uk

That works great, I did have to drill the threads just a little, I got a 1/4 inch, it fits tight and the seat has not moved since I put them in.

Mike

Title: Re: seat/tank bolts
Post by verslagen1 on 02/10/09 at 13:40:58

I like the locking pins myself, one to left and one below.

See the sportster seat mod in the tech section.

Title: Re: seat/tank bolts
Post by Jay on 02/10/09 at 19:02:39

Hmmm. I like this idea. Anyone else use these to good (or bad) effect?