seat anchor nut fix
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seat anchor nut fix
Ok, I have a 2019 Deluxe, I switch the passenger pillion and a lugage rack 2 or 3 times a week, the plastic clip that holds that nut in place will not stay on, and now the key hole in the fender is starting to oval out any one have a good fix for this, shy of welding it in place?
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the factory threaded insert isnt designed to move around either. a well nut will still have movement as its a rubber mount, but the rivnut will be more solid.
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Ok, I have a 2019 Deluxe, I switch the passenger pillion and a lugage rack 2 or 3 times a week, the plastic clip that holds that nut in place will not stay on, and now the key hole in the fender is starting to oval out any one have a good fix for this, shy of welding it in place?
Basically a Softail frame.
I am guessing that you mean that passenger pillion and luggage rack are interchanged 2 or 3 times a week.
That is A LOT of change out.
Most folks might be 6 times a year or less.
Perhaps changing from a nut configuration to a bolt configuration at fender would work for you.
Basically use the Harley-Davidson Seat Retaining Bolt Repair Kit or what you have now but use a stud instead of the included bolt with some orange thread locker on the STUD....then use a cap nut for the ON/OFF sequence
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I used some JB Weld on mine and screwed down the rear seat tab until it cured. Been on there five years now.
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It's only holding a small solo seat on a Sporty. I don't know if I would trust it to hold a luggage rack. If you do use it, make sure the screw is not too long. You don't want it hitting the tire.
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