Seat Attachment Question

[Panjandrum]

With only 4,000 Km on my Venture, I had battery issues which caused me to require bump starting if there was a hill or a couple of willing BC Ferry workers to push the beast, or a jump start, which requires taking off the driver seat.

 

What a pain THAT is! Has anyone come up with an alternative to the awkward nuts that secure the seat?

 

My dealer replaced the battery, so I may not need to remove the seat for a while, but it would be handy to have an alternative for any future needs.

 

Thanks for any help.

[Squidley]

Chris,

Many of us on the G2 dont even bother having the nuts on the seat. It's not coming off when you have a 300 lb guy (like myself) sitting on it. Also too I believe that Rick Butler here on the board has made thumb nuts for them for easier removal.

[Sylvester]

I believe the thumb nuts are a good product, but when the bike is hot I think the removal would be painful. I have a set of open/box ratchet that are stubby. I keep a 10mm in my trunk and they work quickly and keep you fingers off the engine top.

 

[KeithR]

Hey Chris

 

Check out my solution on this link.....99 ea at Cdn Tire or drop by and I'll give ya a set!

 

Keith

 

www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27341&highlight=lost+seat+hold

[LilBeaver]

10mm regular depth socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet works perfectly for me on both sides. Can R&I both nuts without burning my hands.

 

While many suggest leaving the nuts off, I have found that if I don't have the nuts on I have two undesired effects. 1) My seat wobbles when I sit on it while riding - which I do not like 2) If the wind blows just right while my bike is parked, I end up playing the 'find my seat game' and with as much fun as THAT is, I don't want to have to do that again

[hig4s]

I use long nylon nuts, and just finger tighten them, and keep a few extra in my saddlebags.

[eusa1]

i installed the battery tender hook up to my battery, then made a short jumper cable that plugs into the flat 2 connection.

i carry it in the bottom of the saddlebag in the event that anyone needs a jump, or if i need a jump.

the plug hangs out at the rt rear cyclinder head under the edge of the seat... no need to remove the seat.:whistling:mike

[Bummer]

If you're patient sooner or later they'll fall off on their own. I've lost three so far, and I thought I'd tightened them adequately.