"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: On the edge
Seat strap mod
For those of you that like the looks of your seat strap but think it's a pain in the ***, this mods for you!
Now unbolt that thing for the last time and drill out the rivets holding the straps to the strap brackets.
Go down to an upholstery shop or Joanne Fabrics and pick up some heavy duty snaps with the large
chrome button covers. The large snap buttons match the old rivet heads. Attach the chrome buttons and female parts of the snap to each end of the strap. Attach the male part of the snap to the strap brackets where the old rivets were. Bolt the strap brackets back on and there you go! Taking off your seat or putting on your backrest is a breeze! Just remember to tell any rider that the strap is just for looks and is non-functional. .....Bizarro
Now unbolt that thing for the last time and drill out the rivets holding the straps to the strap brackets.
Go down to an upholstery shop or Joanne Fabrics and pick up some heavy duty snaps with the large
chrome button covers. The large snap buttons match the old rivet heads. Attach the chrome buttons and female parts of the snap to each end of the strap. Attach the male part of the snap to the strap brackets where the old rivets were. Bolt the strap brackets back on and there you go! Taking off your seat or putting on your backrest is a breeze! Just remember to tell any rider that the strap is just for looks and is non-functional. .....Bizarro
Last edited by bizarro; Dec 13, 2012 at 09:57 PM.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Fort Pierce, Florida
For those of you that like the looks of your seat strap but think it's a pain in the ***, this mods for you!
Now unbolt that thing for the last time and drill out the rivets holding the straps to the stap brackets.
Go down to an upholstry shop or Joanne Fabrics and pick up some heavy duty snaps with the large
chrome botton covers. The large snap buttons match the old rivet heads. Attatch the chrome buttons and female parts of the snap to each end of the strap. Attach the male part of the snap to the strap brackets where the old rivets were. Bolt the strap brackets back on and there you go! Taking off your seat or putting on your backrest is a breeze! Just remember to tell any rider that the strap is just for looks and is non-functional. .....Bizarro
Now unbolt that thing for the last time and drill out the rivets holding the straps to the stap brackets.
Go down to an upholstry shop or Joanne Fabrics and pick up some heavy duty snaps with the large
chrome botton covers. The large snap buttons match the old rivet heads. Attatch the chrome buttons and female parts of the snap to each end of the strap. Attach the male part of the snap to the strap brackets where the old rivets were. Bolt the strap brackets back on and there you go! Taking off your seat or putting on your backrest is a breeze! Just remember to tell any rider that the strap is just for looks and is non-functional. .....Bizarro
Elite HDF Member
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From: Fort Pierce, Florida
I like it. Thanks. I will do that for my SG.
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From: SE Michigan
How do you attach the male part of the snap to the strap bracket?
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: On the edge
The male snap part has a 1/8'' hole. The hole in the bracket is too large for a 1/8'' pop rivet. So I used a small flathead machine screw with a head that would fit inside the snap. Then a washer and nut on the backside. .... Bizarro
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From: SE Michigan
Ah, got it - *great* idea.