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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Default Seat screw question.
Man, I keep losing seat screws. They vibrate loose I guess. Have this Kuryakyn thumb screw one in now, with this chrome piece that dresses up the seat tab. Rode yesterday and sure enough it was loose at the first stop. I've used loctite before, but with this thumb screw, I worry I won't be able to get it out. I have 3 seats and change em often.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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I replaced mine with the HD chrome thumb screw and lost it!!! So i put the stocker back in with a rubber washer and tightened it down..No problems since.BUT i did think of carrying a spare just in case.....
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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I apply a little RTV silicone on mine and have never lost it.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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+1 on the riteway rubber washers
 
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I use a stainless allen head bolt,with a star lock washer.It's easier for me to get an allen wrench in between the seat and Tourpak than a phillips head screwdriver.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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I use a stainless allen head bolt,with a star lock washer.It's easier for me to get an allen wrench in between the seat and Tourpak than a phillips head screwdriver.
I flip up the back rest cover and use a 14" Phillips. Till I tried that screw driver it was a PIA.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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Craftsman 7 piece swivel head screwdriver works for me.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...47476&sLevel=0

Use original screw with locking washer...so far so good.
 
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blue locktite. I think I lost 3 before I finally wised up but do carry a spare in the tool bag just in case.
 
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mine has a star lock washer on the stocker, I haven't had any problems.....of course now that I say that
 
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Blue Locktite is your friend, and still comes off easy when need be.
 
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