General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

rear seat bolt hole ornament?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 07:58 AM
  #1  
cmross13's Avatar
cmross13
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: Morgantown, WV
Default rear seat bolt hole ornament?

so there are a large number of us solo riders out there, and im sure i'm not alone in wanting something to cover up that ugly rear bolt hole in my fender. ive seen the spikes, dice, 8 *****, and skulls. im not crazy about any of them.

is there anywhere else i can find these types of studded ornaments? maybe some of you guys have made your own? i just ordered this stripper pole air freshener dashboard thing, figured i'd remove the base and thread or adapt the pole itself. if the stripper pole just wont work i also ordered a hula girl, i know i can easily remove the base and drill a hole through her feet/legs and insert a stud lol.

anyway, just looking for other options or ideas



 
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 08:30 AM
  #2  
wraplock's Avatar
wraplock
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 523
Likes: 4
From: New York
Default

May not be for you...but in keeping with the Harley eagle theme....I took a small gold eagle off of a trophy that I had laying around, it has the same thread as the stock Harley screw. I screw it in so that the eagle is facing rearward. It's easy to install and remove by hand without tools. NO I'm not worried about someone stealing it or my seat. I never let the bike out of my sight! Many who have seen it like the idea and lots of guys have asked me where I got it. In fact I now have a bag full of them!
 
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 08:57 AM
  #3  
RHPAW's Avatar
RHPAW
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 21,708
Likes: 17,550
From: Driftless Area
Default

Why not just get a Barbie from Toys-R-Us and shove her head-first through the hole?
 
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 09:10 AM
  #4  
Irish883's Avatar
Irish883
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 548
Likes: 1
From: Cardboard Box
Default

They make plugs to put in the unused seat bolt holes. Usually have them in stock at the dealer.
 
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 09:15 AM
  #5  
skratch's Avatar
skratch
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
Likes: 4,440
From: anacoco, la
Default

wow. i just use the little black plastic dot that pops in the hole. pretty unobtrusive. don't care for all those things sticking up on the rear fender.
 
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 11:32 AM
  #6  
ChickinOnaChain's Avatar
ChickinOnaChain
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 322,622
Likes: 3,077
From: .....
Default

Makes my hex head bolt look very plain.
 
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 12:29 PM
  #7  
harleycharlie1992's Avatar
harleycharlie1992
Unofficial HDF Chaplain
15 Year Member
Liked
Top Answer: 3
Top Answer: 5
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 21,136
Likes: 18,045
From: san diego
Default

I made a few of these as I switch my seats around from single use to two up and I tried to just make it disappear

 
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 02:02 PM
  #8  
RHPAW's Avatar
RHPAW
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 21,708
Likes: 17,550
From: Driftless Area
Default

If you bolt a butt plug on there, it still qualifies as a solo.

Plus, if you do have a passenger, they won't fall off.
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 02:16 PM
  #9  
aaamax's Avatar
aaamax
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 628
Likes: 14
From: Sweden via Bisbee, Az.
Default

Originally Posted by RHPAW
If you bolt a butt plug on there, it still qualifies as a solo.

Plus, if you do have a passenger, they won't fall off.
Laughed and I think beer squirted out my nose!
 
Old Dec 4, 2013 | 02:51 PM
  #10  
Hogpro's Avatar
Hogpro
Former Sponsor
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 10,968
Likes: 54
Default

I put a leather bib that matched the stitching on my seat on mine and had a Harley thumb screw on it.
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:06 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE