YIKES I broke it

[MikeWa]

Crap. I twisted the bolt right off my riders seat. I seem to recall someone posting a fix for this. Guess I will just start searching. I hate riding around with a bolt on only one side. It makes the bike unbalanced.

 

Mike

[BratmanXj]

I filled the cavity in the seat with 5 min epoxy and set the bolt back in place to let it cure.

[Kirby]

When you get it fixed put thumb nuts on it so you won't need a wrench any more. That way you won't be breaking them again.

[XV1100SE]

I broke my right seat bolt last fall too. From what I've seen....it is usually the right one that breaks.

 

I'm thinking of sending my seat to Rick Butler in the Winter and have him replace the bolt when he does my seat.

[jakester]

My 2cents, Yes, I agree totally, with nylon thumb nuts. I did ride for a couple of years without the seat bolted down at all, it did just fine and nobody knew any different. It is not going to keep you from riding, however it should be addressed eventually.

Bill

[Condor]

I hate riding around with a bolt on only one side. It makes the bike unbalanced.

 

Mike

 

Just remove the other bolt and you'll be in balance again.... Don't need 'm anyway..