With regard to the two 'thumb-nuts' that hold the seat onto the fender, does anybody know if there's anything better available than the lousy stock galvanised finish? Are they available in chrome?

 

I had mine powdercoated black to match the color of my rear fender.

 

Yes they are. Look at the 6th one down.
http://www.motherwellproducts.com/category-s/53.htm

 

Thanks CPC - just what the doctor ordered!!

 

I picked up a set of sharp chromed ones at the local HD Dealership that they ordered out of the Drag Specialties catalog that they have there. Got them in a couple days for about 12 bucks delivered. The part number is 0820-0020. The description says FLT, but they fit Softails.

 

I got a set off Amazon. I forget the brand but think they were mustang and like $10

Here they are

Here's the closest pic I have. Stock seat and passenger pillion fit with them

 

Sweet... thanks for the link!!

 

I just picked up some 1/4-20 acorn nuts and washers from my local ACE for a few bucks, and if I need to put the passenger pillion on I can do it in seconds. Just a thought.

 

Stainless acorns is what I did.

 

[quote=kozy22;10707265]I got a set off Amazon. I forget the brand but think they were mustang and like $10

Here they are


Thanks for the link Kozy, I just ordered a set...been wanting to try these but never got around to it.

I polished my stock ***** on a buffing wheel and they turned out good but Im just tired of looking at them, too big