Spyder Backrest, locking pin not so locked?

[spyme]

We have a standard BRP Spyder factory backrest, which has a horizontal pin that locks it into the seat assembly. But, the pin is too short for the the lock washers which slip off. Once in place on the bike, the pin has no where to go, but when it's removed, that pin will fall out and hide somewhere on my garage floor. Has anyone else encountered this issue, and if so, what is the solution?

--SpyMe AZ

 

[wyliec]

We have a standard BRP Spyder factory backrest, which has a horizontal pin that locks it into the seat assembly. But, the pin is too short for the the lock washers which slip off. Once in place on the bike, the pin has no where to go, but when it's removed, that pin will fall out and hide somewhere on my garage floor. Has anyone else encountered this issue, and if so, what is the solution?

--SpyMe AZ

Yes, I have encountered the same problem; but, it is easily corrected. Push the lock washers back on and place a small piece of electrical tape at each end; or, whatever tape suits you.