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Message started by 1st2know on 02/01/14 at 21:33:22

Title: Tool Free Seat Removal Modification
Post by 1st2know on 02/01/14 at 21:33:22

I replaced the bolts holding the seat in with QR skewers to make seat removal tool-free. The skewers used here are Tranz-X Seatclamp QR 6x30, sometimes listed as 6x3-30.

The nuts that came with the QRs have been drilled out to remove the threads...then turned around to be used as a bushings. (Flange toward the bike)

The bushing is needed to give the QR lever some room away from the fender, allowing a finger to get behind it an pull it out. To tighten: lightly tighten down, then reverse it one turn, clamp it down. Make sure the clamp isn't protruding from under the seat.

If you should happen to order the longer ones (45-60mm), then you will have to shorten and re-thread - make sure there's enough thread left over to drive in to the seat bracket.

Two of these cost me about $15 with shipping back in 2008.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzGGvHSSJ4w

Now I need to find some of these for the tank.

Title: Re: Tool Free Seat Removal Modification
Post by 1st2know on 04/25/14 at 18:32:16

So, I was able to test this on the S40 rear connection, it works well, looks kind of strange.

Clamped down, it sticks out like a gangrenous thumb. It is easier to get back in than the stock bolt, and, no tools needed.

Title: Re: Tool Free Seat Removal Modification
Post by ALfromN.H. FSO on 04/25/14 at 19:31:47

I used thumb screws for the back as well as the side bolts.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2008/07/15/bikepics-1354010-800.jpg