Problems With Goofy Seat Hold Down Screw?
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Problems With Goofy Seat Hold Down Screw?
Anyone have problems with the seat hold down "system" on a Road King? Mine constantly comes loose, gets stripped and now has bent the rear fender behind the hold down. I'm thinking about bending the tab on the seat AWAY from the top of the fender so there will be a tension load on the threaded insert. ANy thoughts?
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locktite or clear nail polish on the threads, I also use a steel washer with rubber bonded to it between the tab and the fender
locktite often needs heat to cure- I usually use nail polish on parts that are not exposed to heat
mike
locktite often needs heat to cure- I usually use nail polish on parts that are not exposed to heat
mike
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Anyone have problems with the seat hold down "system" on a Road King? Mine constantly comes loose, gets stripped and now has bent the rear fender behind the hold down. I'm thinking about bending the tab on the seat AWAY from the top of the fender so there will be a tension load on the threaded insert. ANy thoughts?
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Seems your not alone with this problem have read here of several that had this problem. If I remember correctly there was even a service bulletin about this issue. I think it was the seat not hitting the frame correctly and causing that hold down tab to break out of it seat structure which in turn puts a dent in the top of the fender. Might want to talk to the hd parts or service guys about that.
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