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Ultimate Seat - Duct Tape Tip -- Rear Seat Bolts
I installed the Ultimate seat on my 2013 RTS yesterday, The Ultimate instructions on YouTube are excellent.
I did use one 'trick' when removing the main seat bolts the clearance is very tight on the outboard side where the nuts are.
The square nuts are in a channel and are very hard to work with. Take a close look when you get to that step and before you start removing the seat bolts. You will see what I am referring to.
I used a piece of duct tape about an inch wide and 2-3 inches long to 'seal' the groove on the open end and across the top.
Press tightly on the nut portion and across the groove. When you remove the bolt the nut will stay in place. When you return to re-install the nut will be in the correct spot to align with the bolt and sleeve. A little pressure on the tape/nut as you start the bolt and you are in business.
Once you have the bolts started remove the tape so you they are free for movement to align seat fore/aft.
Last edited by dangme55; 11-17-2013 at 09:47 AM.
Reason: correct title
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Thank you
Originally Posted by dangme55
I installed the Ultimate seat on my 2013 RTS yesterday, The Ultimate instructions on YouTube are excellent.
I did use one 'trick' when removing the main seat bolts the clearance is very tight on the outboard side where the nuts are.
The square nuts are in a channel and are very hard to work with. Take a close look when you get to that step and before you start removing the seat bolts. You will see what I am referring to.
I used a piece of duct tape about an inch wide and 2-3 inches long to 'seal' the groove on the open end and across the top.
Press tightly on the nut portion and across the groove. When you remove the bolt the nut will stay in place. When you return to re-install the nut will be in the correct spot to align with the bolt and sleeve. A little pressure on the tape/nut as you start the bolt and you are in business.
Once you have the bolts started remove the tape so you they are free for movement to align seat fore/aft.
I am going to change my seat soon (comfort seat), and while I knew about the duck tape. Now I know why other than not loosing the nuts.
Is it Friday yet? ... Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm retired
Past bikes
2010 RS - Sold
2012 RT - Sold
2014 RT - Testing completed
2016 F3-T Audio package - Sold
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Originally Posted by Blue Star
I am going to change my seat soon (comfort seat), and while I knew about the duck tape. Now I know why other than not loosing the nuts.
Duck tape? Really?
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Freeze
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Originally Posted by Barlock
Duck tape? Really?
Yeah, I am a quacked up
Is it Friday yet? ... Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm retired
Past bikes
2010 RS - Sold
2012 RT - Sold
2014 RT - Testing completed
2016 F3-T Audio package - Sold
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