2004 Fatboy Seat Knobs Dilemma

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Aug 14, 2013 | 10:31 PM

Ripplingh2o

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2004 Fatboy Seat ***** Dilemma

Button popping proud to be a new Harley owner!!! Have a dilemma on my 2004 fatboy. I purchased a Saddleman solo seat and while tightening one of the two seat ***** it snapped off inside the stud/nut this seat **** gets threaded into. This stud/nut is threaded into the frame. Easy enough I took the stud/nut out from the frame with a 3/4" socket. Obviously I need to replace this frame seat stud/nut (or whatever it is called). I've searched forums and Ronnie's microfilm part drawings trying to find this part without any success. Frankly, I don't even know what it is called. There is one of these frame seat stud/nuts on each side of the seat and the two seat ***** (one on each side) get tightened into these parts to secure the seat. Any help determining what this part is called or ideally, a OEM part #? Thanks in advance.

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Aug 14, 2013 | 11:06 PM

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psss....they don't like it here, when you don't introduce yourself in the new members forum first.

As an aside, I know exactly what you are talking about, but I don't know the proper nomenclature for the part either.

Aug 15, 2013 | 09:17 AM

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My apologies (for not introducing myself first). Certainly don't want to cause trouble. I posted an introduction in the new members' area so hopefully nobody will get upset.

Aug 15, 2013 | 06:22 PM

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So my local HD dealer had a new SEAT RETENTION NUT. He also commented that they must really be proud of this piece considering it was $12.00!! Oh well.

Aug 15, 2013 | 06:35 PM

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Well it's good to hear that you got it sorted it. BTW welcome to the forums. I am surprised you could not find the part at Ronnies, I love that site.

Aug 15, 2013 | 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ripplingh2o

So my local HD dealer had a new SEAT RETENTION NUT. He also commented that they must really be proud of this piece considering it was $12.00!! Oh well.

Welcome to the world of Harley-Davidson and HDForums.

A seat retention nut at $12 is a nice discount

. Get used to it... HD is proud of ALL of their parts.

Aug 15, 2013 | 10:14 PM

Ripplingh2o

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Originally Posted by Bone Doc

Welcome to the world of Harley-Davidson and HDForums.

A seat retention nut at $12 is a nice discount

. Get used to it... HD is proud of ALL of their parts.

Yup, but that's OK. Made in the U.S.A. and chrome plated ta'boot makes 12 bucks realistic.

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Aug 16, 2013 | 10:39 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripplingh2o

So my local HD dealer had a new SEAT RETENTION NUT. He also commented that they must really be proud of this piece considering it was $12.00!! Oh well.

Dude, did you NOT realize that the HD actually means "Hundred Dollar"?

Stealerships are bad for that. A pack of 10 o-rings for drain plugs from Drag Specialties is $1. Needed one RIGHT NOW - $1 EACH from the dealer.

At least you got your part and you are safely back on the road. Enjoy the bike! The Fatboy is a sweet ride.

Aug 16, 2013 | 10:06 PM

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Ripplingh2o

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So, I'm the only one who thought to check J&P?

$3.99

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/8200...FQai4AodUTUA5Q

Thanks Spydyr but that is the wrong part. The seat retention nut on my 2004 Fatboy has about a 1/2" threaded male end on one side of a hex head nut and a 1/4-20 threaded hole in the other end that accepts the seat ****. I did (by the way) think of checking both J&P as well as Dennis Kirk.