SprungDave gave me the idea from his post about using a crossbones seat front pivot mount:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post10214173

But I was wondering if anyone had other ideas how to re-attach the ground wires besides being under the seat bracket. I wanted the bracket to be flush mounted.

How does a stock Crossbones ground wires attach?

Thanks for any ideas or help.

 

No, You are correct, that front seat mount is not fitted correctly. There is plenty of weight on that mount, you don't want it on top of the ground terminals, and you want it flush on the frame.

I have one of those, not fitted at the moment, but I can swap my spring seat in 10 min or so, I dont touch the ground terminals.

I just went out to the garage and pulled my seat, Took a photo for you. I use 2 threaded holes just forward of the ground wires in your photo, no need to move them.

Edit: I have a 2013 Slim softail frame.
Here are some links to my seat info: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post15534213

 

I've seen/researched your handy work! Cool stuff
Thanks for the reply.

I didn't read all your posts but,
Did you Drill and Tap those forward holes yourself?
I don't have any extra like that on my 2003 softail springer

 

No, the holes were there. I think I removed a chrome or stainless part that keeps the left and right wire bundles in place. I have had no problems with the wire bundles (in both our photos) moving around.

Hmm. Sorry your bike does not have the same 2nd set of threaded holes my bike has stock.

I suppose you could drill and tap your frame. Or, If you can find another ground take a look at my photo to see where your front mount would move the seat aft @ 1" or so... Might be a good thing, might not matter that much since there is some adjustment on the bottom of my seat.

Good luck, let us know what you end up with.

Steve

 

This is most likely the same scenario SprungDave ran into.

 

Found 2 pictures of when I was messing with my bones. (2009 model)

As you can see there are the extra holes in the frame.

Instead of drilling and tapping new holes in frame, why not get rectangular piece of metal, drill 4 holes in it. Bolt under pivot and then bolt ground wires to the 2 remaining holes. Easier than drilling and tapping frame.

 

Elementary! Thanks!!

I'm sure that piece of metal is going to rust soon. If I put a coat of oil on it will it still be a good ground?

 

Neat job!

I would just spray some anti rust paint on it.