Grrrr....how many times do you drop it each time you remove and then install the seat???

I know this has been mentioned before. But, I can't image that enough HD technicians haven't complained about it to warrant using a captive screw.

Anyhow...I'm off to Home Depot ( the other HD) 'cause mine rolled somewhere and I can't find it. I had already determined what size and thread count it is. I'm just going to get a longer one so I can get my fat fingers around it.

I'm thinking about using one with an Allen head. That way I can use my long Allen head too,so with the rounded tip. But, then...I'll need to carry one with me all the time. Because the last long trip I was on I had to remove the seat to find a camera lens. Ok...thanks for letting me air this out with you all...I'll just get another Phillips head...

 

I've found that a little piece (about a dime size) of double sticky tape (3m) on the tip of the screw driver then put it in the screw will hold it till you can grab it. When installing the screw I do the same thing, the tape holds the screw until I get it stated ... sometimes the tape is a little hard to get out but not as tough as getting the screw in.

 

FYI the same screws that hold the outer fairing in place fits the seat screw, also the same screw is used in the clutch cover for some other options if you ever lose one on road.

I also have used a little bit of double sided tape. A dab of grease and Chewing gum works too if out on the road and you need to get that little bugger in there.

 

I replaced mine (after I dropped it a couple of times) with a thumb screw. Don't need a screwdriver anymore.


Good Luck

 

I ground down the threads for the 1/8" next to the head of the screw with a Dremmel. You could use a rat-tail file. Cut a plastic disk 1" diameter from some heavy shrink packaging plastic (the package my pegs came in), with a 3/16" hole in the middle. Put the screw through the seat hole, thread the plastic up until it hits the threadless area; it'll stay there, holding the screw in place on the seat flange, won't ever drop or lose it again. Homebrewed captive screw, 5 minutes.

 

Great suggestions everyone! I I ally found the one I lost. Amazing how far it rolled. Anyhow, I went with Oggie's suggestion. But, I skipped the Dremeling part, and just made myself a bunch of extras. Even if I have to replace the captive washer each time I take the seat off...I'll be much better off. This time, it went on soooo much easier!!

But, to be on the safe side, my next stop at Home Depot I'll get a couple of spare screws to add to my spare parts on the road collection.

Thanks again everyone!!!

 

Yep, replaced mine with a Thumb Screw, no tools needed now.

 

But, I can't get my huge hands in the location to screw in a thumbscrew...

 

I used one about 3" long. Measured up about an inch and buggered up the threads. Ran a nut up to the bad threads and jammed it in place, giving me a thumb screw with a 3 inch high thumb flat


Good Luck

 

Good idea ... I might try that ... that screw is a pain