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Apr 10, 2019 | 09:13 PM

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steelerdude1

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From: Johnstown, PA

Revolver Cylender, with empty 22LR cartridges I Shot. Comes with empty’s to glue in, but decided to use some I shot. Easy on and off, and fairly cheap.

Apr 11, 2019 | 03:10 AM

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Drac 1

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Thanks for all the suggestions.

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Apr 11, 2019 | 05:34 PM

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Drac 1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Red

Do you open your tour box lid to make it a straight shot?

Yup.Always.

Apr 11, 2019 | 06:09 PM

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Zerk

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From: Straight Jacket Memories and Sedative Highs

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Originally Posted by Fireball Jack

I have one of these. 5 bucks and done.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/One-Black-A...MAAOSw44BYGpRw

I like that. Nicer looking that piano key. But with my tourpak you can't see it anyways.

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Originally Posted by AFSOC_Commando

I have this one and it is a wonderful seat bolt! You can use your fingers or hex wrench.

The only thing you need to watch is the washer can come off, I ended up ordering spares in case since it provides tension on the bolt.

Do you really need the washer? With the piano key, I am not using one. I got bin full of washers. But they are not black.

Apr 12, 2019 | 07:55 AM

#15

Brewmany

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From: Prior Lake, MN

I also find it helpful to pull the "Skirt" material from the passenger backrest up- makes it a bit easier to see anyway.

That factory screw head is too big to work with my retention screw driver, so when I install the screw, I use masking tape to attach the screw to the screwdriver- it holds the screw in place and once it's tight, just pull the screwdriver away and the masking tape tears away.

Maybe I'll check into one of those custom bolts, but that one is $20- lot of money for a small bolt.

Apr 12, 2019 | 09:56 AM

#16

tpcowfish

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wrap duct tape to end of screw driver, ,push on tape to screw when seated

Apr 12, 2019 | 01:03 PM

#17

AFSOC_Commando

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Zerk

I like that. Nicer looking that piano key. But with my tourpak you can't see it anyways.

Do you really need the washer? With the piano key, I am not using one. I got bin full of washers. But they are not black.

It is a Neobond or Neoprene EPDM Bonded Sealing Washer ( same thing ), It provides tension. My seat moved around slightly when a shop that worked on my bike lost the washer. I ordered more and I think it makes more difference when you only hand tighten. It comes with the washer and if you are careful it is fine. I think the thread length has something to do with it as well.

Apr 12, 2019 | 01:43 PM

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Ron750

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You can use a screw, or an Allen head screw. I like to use a bolt. Get a 1/4" x 20 x 1/2".
I first used a 3/4" but switched to the shorter. Less chance of hitting tire..

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Apr 12, 2019 | 05:22 PM

#19

Spartanden

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I went to McMaster-Carr and bought some knurled **** screws. I use stainless with stainless washers. I understand about the tour pack being in the way, I do not have one. But I do remove the racks and back rests when I need to. McMaster-Carr is a good source for lots of miscellaneous parts/fasteners, etc....