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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Snake Eyes Spanners: Patented Security Screws at Tamperproof
 
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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Trock- you nailed it. Someone ought to invent a key lock screw. But at least with the snake eye screw my custom seat will still be on the bike.
 
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 06DEUCE
careful with the thumb screw. I have lost two. they tend to come lose, and I keep a close eye on them.
Time for a trip to the hardware store plumbing department. A flat rubber or neoprene washer slid over the threaded stud acts as a lock washer.
 
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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I just use the phillips screw...if somebody steals my custom $2500 seat I'll just have to turn in a claim on my insurance....
 
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cHarley
Time for a trip to the hardware store plumbing department. A flat rubber or neoprene washer slid over the threaded stud acts as a lock washer.
That is a damn good idea! I'm on my way to the garage. Thank you!
 
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Had one of those and couldn't find the spanner to get it out. Took it right off with a small vice grip. Wish they'd round the heads.

Now I use a tamper-proof screw that I stole off the door in the men's room.
 
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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You know, this has been on my mind for the past few days since I got my Mustang.
Now, for this road trip I'll be adding the pillion with sissy/rack etc. so it won't be that big a deal for the main seat, but after seeing the link above, I believe that place may be geared up for more wholesale and bulk orders. So after a small search, I found a place called Bolt Depot. I like the button head screw, and they have it in chrome.
Just have to find a wrench for it now!!

http://www.boltdepot.com/product.asp...&cm=74&cd=1598
 
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Just got these:

http://brukus.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-pro...rts&item=45439
 
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Ya beat me to it. I was going to suggest Brukus. He also has several others in black or chrome.
 
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Isn't this just a common torque screw fitting though?
 



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