Rear Seat Bolts on 2014 RT-L

[sddinnh]

I'm in the process of installing my Ultimate Seat. Anybody got an easy way to reach the rear seat bolts. I got them out ok and got everything transferred onto the new seat, but in trying to put the new seat on and get them back in, there's not enough room to get a wrench on them to tighten them :gaah:. I have them finger tight right now, but they're far from tightened down.

 

[Bob Denman]

If you remove the passenger backrest; that might buy you some fighting room! :thumbup:

 

[sddinnh]

If you remove the passenger backrest; that might buy you some fighting room! :thumbup:

Did that already. In fact, I removed it before I started because it looked awful tight in there and it was only 4 screws. The V cut in the rear of the stock seat let me get them out, but the Ultimate doesn't have that same V cut in the back. :banghead:

 

[SpyRyd]

Also a rotating ratchet wrench really helps in those tight spaces.

 

[Bob Denman]

With the seat raised; can you get in underneath it with an open-end? :dontknow:

 

[MMcc]

Seat bolts

I used a Kobalt Double Drive Ratchet and this made the job much easier but still a pain. Good luck

 

[sddinnh]

Also a rotating ratchet wrench really helps in those tight spaces.

I checked 4 places looking for one of those - no luck so far. I guess I'll have to wait until tomorrow until I can get to a real tool store to finish up the install. The rest went fairly easy and it looks great.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Lowe's usually carries them.

 

[sddinnh]

Cool - Thanks :bowdown:

 

[mastertek2000]

i just used a air 1/4 ratchet

 

[spyder4335]

Lowe's usually carries them.

Yes, the one I got from Lowe's was made by Stanley. Very handy.


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Timeless Black 2014 RT SE6

 

[R30SHIRE]

Cool - Thanks :bowdown:

Sears also stocks them

 

[ARtraveler]

I checked 4 places looking for one of those - no luck so far. I guess I'll have to wait until tomorrow until I can get to a real tool store to finish up the install. The rest went fairly easy and it looks great.

Wally Mart in the Stanley tools section.

 

[Myoutdoors]

I used a closed end ratcheting wrench and pushed down on the rear seat cushion. You'll only get a few clicks at a time but just be patient...

 

[Purple Guy]

I checked 4 places looking for one of those - no luck so far. I guess I'll have to wait until tomorrow until I can get to a real tool store to finish up the install. The rest went fairly easy and it looks great.

Send us a pic when you get 'er all fasten down. :thumbup:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

This wrench works wonderfully well for those bolts. Also, be sure to tape over or use foam to fill in the holes in the plastic under the seat hinges to keep from losing the nuts and spacers down them.

http://www.harborfreight.com/http-w...inch-drive-speed-socket-wrench-4432-html.html

 

[sddinnh]

Also, be sure to tape over or use foam to fill in the holes in the plastic under the seat hinges to keep from losing the nuts and spacers down them.

I forgot and didn't tape the hole, but the nuts are back on finger tight so there is no chance of loosing them now :clap: To be honest, I did loose a socket down there :yikes: pps: but retrieved it with a magnetic tipped rod hyea:hyea: Since I don't plan on taking the seat back off, there's no sense in doing it now :dontknow:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I forgot and didn't tape the hole, but the nuts are back on finger tight so there is no chance of loosing them now :clap: To be honest, I did loose a socket down there :yikes: pps: but retrieved it with a magnetic tipped rod hyea:hyea: Since I don't plan on taking the seat back off, there's no sense in doing it now :dontknow:

Next time someone asks for help with their seat you will probably be the first to tell them to tape the holes first!

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :shocked: Glad to hear that you fished it out, before the bike had a chance to digest it! :spyder2: :yikes:

 

[bluestratos]

I use a flex exstension off of my ratchet or power driver. It looks like a long spring with female and male ends. I use the 1/4" x 12" long one as it makes it easier to make the curve. I push the 10 mill socket on the bolt head and power out or in the bolt by making about a 60 degree bend. Super easy and fast either in or out.