Heritage Softail Classic Stock Seat ThumbScrew/Bolt
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10-07-2016, 05:48 AM
Heritage Softail Classic Stock Seat ThumbScrew/Bolt
Before I ask, I understand that I can get a hex bolt or something else to work - which I have done.
I am looking to find replacements for the captive seat bolt/screw that comes on the stock Heritage Softail Classic seat. These are the side bolts that allow the stock seat mount on the side for solo use. They are captive and appear to have been originally locked into place and not meant to be backed out. Over time these have been stripped on my wife's 2003 and I was able to back them out and tap the insert so that it can accept a 10/24 bolt that can go into the frame. However a major convenience is being able to use the thumb screw to take the seat on/off and I would like to find a replacement.
With that said - any ideas on a similar option? Perhaps even better, does anyone know who manufactures these and if they are available for consumer purchase? With them being tapped it will be easy to screw new ones in.
Thanks in advance!
Pictures below for clarity. The first couple are upside down on the forum. Not sure why as they are right side up on my computer.
I am looking to find replacements for the captive seat bolt/screw that comes on the stock Heritage Softail Classic seat. These are the side bolts that allow the stock seat mount on the side for solo use. They are captive and appear to have been originally locked into place and not meant to be backed out. Over time these have been stripped on my wife's 2003 and I was able to back them out and tap the insert so that it can accept a 10/24 bolt that can go into the frame. However a major convenience is being able to use the thumb screw to take the seat on/off and I would like to find a replacement.
With that said - any ideas on a similar option? Perhaps even better, does anyone know who manufactures these and if they are available for consumer purchase? With them being tapped it will be easy to screw new ones in.
Thanks in advance!
Pictures below for clarity. The first couple are upside down on the forum. Not sure why as they are right side up on my computer.
Last edited by TickTock; 10-07-2016 at 05:52 AM.
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10-07-2016, 05:57 AM
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10-07-2016, 06:28 AM
Did you take out the inserts on the side of the frame? The aftermarket seats have a totally different set up and from the picture you posted it appears to be aftermarket. If not, do you have any photos of the head of the bolt or a link to what you are referring to?
Last edited by TickTock; 10-07-2016 at 06:31 AM.
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Same issue!! How did you do it ?
Before I ask, I understand that I can get a hex bolt or something else to work - which I have done.
I am looking to find replacements for the captive seat bolt/screw that comes on the stock Heritage Softail Classic seat. These are the side bolts that allow the stock seat mount on the side for solo use. They are captive and appear to have been originally locked into place and not meant to be backed out. Over time these have been stripped on my wife's 2003 and I was able to back them out and tap the insert so that it can accept a 10/24 bolt that can go into the frame. However a major convenience is being able to use the thumb screw to take the seat on/off and I would like to find a replacement.
With that said - any ideas on a similar option? Perhaps even better, does anyone know who manufactures these and if they are available for consumer purchase? With them being tapped it will be easy to screw new ones in.
Thanks in advance!
Pictures below for clarity. The first couple are upside down on the forum. Not sure why as they are right side up on my computer.
I am looking to find replacements for the captive seat bolt/screw that comes on the stock Heritage Softail Classic seat. These are the side bolts that allow the stock seat mount on the side for solo use. They are captive and appear to have been originally locked into place and not meant to be backed out. Over time these have been stripped on my wife's 2003 and I was able to back them out and tap the insert so that it can accept a 10/24 bolt that can go into the frame. However a major convenience is being able to use the thumb screw to take the seat on/off and I would like to find a replacement.
With that said - any ideas on a similar option? Perhaps even better, does anyone know who manufactures these and if they are available for consumer purchase? With them being tapped it will be easy to screw new ones in.
Thanks in advance!
Pictures below for clarity. The first couple are upside down on the forum. Not sure why as they are right side up on my computer.
Hi sir I have the same issue exactly. Threads are destroy on my 2005 softail heritage. Same seat.
How did you manage to remove those screws with spring that seem to be part of the seat ...?? I would be eternally in your debt!!
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