Seat quick release for 1600

jandreu · 10-22-2010, 10:51 PM

Has anybody come up with a quick release for the 1600 driver and passenger seats? The passender seat is really hard to get to if you have a luggage rack installed. Been looking and have found a few but nothing that really looks like it will work.
Any suggestions?

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-22-2010, 11:10 PM

Did you design the quick release bolts for the saddlebags? I know I love mine that I got from you. I can see that a luggage rack might cause problems. I have not seen anything and my mind can't picture what you would need. If you come up with anything let me know. If you sell any be sure and let me know that for sure.

cactusjack · 10-22-2010, 11:53 PM

12mm 1/4" drive socket, a 3" extension and a ratchet.

**Kawhead** · 10-23-2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

12mm 1/4" drive socket, a 3" extension and a ratchet.

Well now, who do we have here ??? A comedian. Private Joker.

pooker · 10-23-2010, 07:57 AM

What about a snap,...........like the ones they use on a boat to snap down the cover?
It might take a bit to figure this one out but it could work perfect!

cactusjack · 10-23-2010, 08:29 AM

Seriously - do you remove the seat so frequently that having to use tools becomes an insurmountable obstacle? If you can remove your seat quickly, so can anyone else. My seat cost me upwards of $600. It would seriously ruin my day if I came out and found it missing.

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-23-2010, 09:27 AM

Scott, I hadn't thought of a seat being stolen. Just one of those things most people don't think about. Guess we should be looking into ways to lock it rather than making it easy to remove.

macmac · 10-23-2010, 10:09 AM

My 06, used a 8mm socket for both seats. I use 1/4 inch drive like Cj, other than that 12mm socket. I got the idea Cj's seat uses something not oem, and he forgot.

I do that, I remove something oem and forget I did.

ridemslow · 10-23-2010, 10:32 AM

+1 C.J. ;) I have 10mm bolts, but the same idea. Also, I remove the seats everytime I wash the bike. I had my seat reworked and the cover is NOT waterproof like the Stocker. I don't want the foam to get soaked and I get a wet a$$ going down the road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

12mm 1/4" drive socket, a 3" extension and a ratchet.

**Top Cat** · 10-23-2010, 10:32 AM

I'm going to

on this one.
Last time I replied to a question like this I got in trouble. :-/

**Cajunrider** · 10-23-2010, 10:40 AM

I keep an 8mm nut driver in my trunk for removing the seats. It's quick and easy. I normally only remove the seats when I wash the bike as they are not waterproof.

VulcanE · 10-23-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

I keep an 8mm nut driver in my trunk for removing the seats. It's quick and easy. I normally only remove the seats when I wash the bike as they are not waterproof.

Same here with the 8mm nut driver, I remove the seats every time I clean the bike, whether washing (once a year in the spring) or just wiping it down. Not much of a problem to remove two screws using the nut driver. ;)

**nomadbehappy** · 10-23-2010, 11:06 AM

I had a Corbin seat on my old bike and one of the options for it was a "knurled" nut that you could simply remove by hand. I passed on it as I didn't want the chance that some yahoo walking by would take my seat as a joke. You could probably order something from Corbin or simply to go a good hardware store or fastener store to get something similar

Brian

**ringadingh** · 10-23-2010, 11:34 AM

I have the knurled knobs that are used to hold my seat on, but the last couple years I havn't even used them. My seat just sits in place and I lift it off whenever I need to get under it. I guess were all honest here in Canada.

cactusjack · 10-23-2010, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

My 06, used a 8mm socket for both seats. I use 1/4 inch drive like Cj, other than that 12mm socket. I got the idea Cj's seat uses something not oem, and he forgot.

I do that, I remove something oem and forget I did.

Yeah, I have SS hex head bolts in mine. I pitched the button head bolts that came with it. I do remove my seats when washing my bike, too. I only wash it a couple times a year, though.

10-22-2010, 10:51 PM	#1
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	Seat quick release for 1600 Has anybody come up with a quick release for the 1600 driver and passenger seats? The passender seat is really hard to get to if you have a luggage rack installed. Been looking and have found a few but nothing that really looks like it will work. Any suggestions? __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-22-2010, 11:10 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Seat quick release for 1600 Did you design the quick release bolts for the saddlebags? I know I love mine that I got from you. I can see that a luggage rack might cause problems. I have not seen anything and my mind can't picture what you would need. If you come up with anything let me know. If you sell any be sure and let me know that for sure. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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10-22-2010, 11:53 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Seat quick release for 1600 12mm 1/4" drive socket, a 3" extension and a ratchet. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-23-2010, 07:57 AM	#5
pooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Limoges, Ontario Posts: 392	Seat quick release for 1600 What about a snap,...........like the ones they use on a boat to snap down the cover? It might take a bit to figure this one out but it could work perfect! __________________ 1600 Nomad 2008 Candy Fire Red/Metallic Diablo Black The best 'GPS' is a full tank of gas! Wild Bill A.K.A. Wild Bill,Pookers KawaNOW #00906 VNOG # 030 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-23-2010, 08:29 AM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Seat quick release for 1600 Seriously - do you remove the seat so frequently that having to use tools becomes an insurmountable obstacle? If you can remove your seat quickly, so can anyone else. My seat cost me upwards of $600. It would seriously ruin my day if I came out and found it missing. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-23-2010, 09:27 AM	#7
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Seat quick release for 1600 Scott, I hadn't thought of a seat being stolen. Just one of those things most people don't think about. Guess we should be looking into ways to lock it rather than making it easy to remove. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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10-23-2010, 10:09 AM	#8
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Seat quick release for 1600 My 06, used a 8mm socket for both seats. I use 1/4 inch drive like Cj, other than that 12mm socket. I got the idea Cj's seat uses something not oem, and he forgot. I do that, I remove something oem and forget I did. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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10-23-2010, 10:32 AM	#10
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Seat quick release for 1600 I'm going to on this one. Last time I replied to a question like this I got in trouble. :-/ __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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10-23-2010, 10:40 AM	#11
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Seat quick release for 1600 I keep an 8mm nut driver in my trunk for removing the seats. It's quick and easy. I normally only remove the seats when I wash the bike as they are not waterproof. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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10-23-2010, 11:06 AM	#13
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	Seat quick release for 1600 I had a Corbin seat on my old bike and one of the options for it was a "knurled" nut that you could simply remove by hand. I passed on it as I didn't want the chance that some yahoo walking by would take my seat as a joke. You could probably order something from Corbin or simply to go a good hardware store or fastener store to get something similar Brian __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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10-23-2010, 11:34 AM	#14
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Seat quick release for 1600 I have the knurled knobs that are used to hold my seat on, but the last couple years I havn't even used them. My seat just sits in place and I lift it off whenever I need to get under it. I guess were all honest here in Canada. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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