[path]

went t0 the hardware store and purchased a 6mm plastic knob ($4.60 US). here it is next to the stock bolt:

clamped the new knob in my bicycle repair vice to cut it:

here it is cut down:

and installed:

no more torx required for removal!

 

[Bose]

Great idea if your never going to leave you're 9T far from your eyeline ,but the day you can't see it your vulnerable to thieving bast*ards taking both you're seats for a walk
Obviously IMHO only as how often do you need to keep removing the rear seat as there's sh* t all space under your ars* purch is there ,but good for you

 

[path]

i need a spot I can access my registration. we don't mount them to the bike's exterior in Massachusetts, and i don't carry a wallet.

 

[Bose]

i need a spot I can access my registration. we don't mount them to the bike's exterior in Massachusetts, and i don't carry a wallet.

Fair doos path I know where to get some spare seats now Massachusetts you say

 

[edellavedova]

Great idea.

 

[rkevwill]

Im sure that handle is much easier than the Key wrench thats supplied, but I just keep the key on the same ring as the Bike key. Personally, I think they could have come up with a much better solution. Your solution with the knob, although not very secure, sure does make it easier.

 

[gerry]

that M4 or M6 ?

 

[path]

the bolt is an M6

...and where do you guy live where you worry about stolen seats?

lived in a city most of my life and never had a seat stolen, and 6 of those years were with a Buell that had its seat secured by a thumbscrew.

 

[BlueBrick]

went t0 the hardware store and purchased a 6mm plastic knob ($4.60 US). here it is next to the stock bolt:

clamped the new knob in my bicycle repair vice to cut it:

here it is cut down:

and installed:

no more torx required for removal!

Thanks for that.
After bending my stock tool getting the seat off the first time, (Fritz must have use an air wrench) I was considering doing exactly what you did.

One caveat-Lubricate the bolt with a medium grease because the seat nut is aluminum and that combination will gall. This is what I think was happening on the new seat bolt.

I'm not really concerned that some is going to steal the seat or that really fancy tool kit that comes with the bike.

Now, off to Ace!

 

[GSing]

Great idea! Thx for sharing.

 

[path]

One caveat-Lubricate the bolt with a medium grease

anti-seize...i put that $h!t on everything!

 

[rkevwill]

anti-seize...i put that $h!t on everything!

After getting underneath the seat a few times the last couple of days for various reasons. I've decided to take your lead and replace with a knob myself. So, the search begins to see if the local hardware stores have that item. Oh, and I need a new hacksaw too. Always need new tools!

 

[U22]

No hacksaw needed:

 

[Bonkorama]

No hacksaw needed: Amazon.com: 303 Stainless Steel Thumb Screw, Knurled Head, M6-1.0 Metric Coarse Threads: Industrial & Scientific

ok, thanks U22, that was a no brainer. You rock.

 

[Karamazov]

ok, thanks U22, that was a no brainer. You rock.

Yup. Clicked and ordered Thanks to U22 and Path both.

 

[rkevwill]

No hacksaw needed: Amazon.com: 303 Stainless Steel Thumb Screw, Knurled Head, M6-1.0 Metric Coarse Threads: Industrial & Scientific

Usually ships from one to two months!

 

[rkevwill]

No hacksaw needed: Amazon.com: 303 Stainless Steel Thumb Screw, Knurled Head, M6-1.0 Metric Coarse Threads: Industrial & Scientific

How dare you deny me another new tool!

 

[Karamazov]

Usually ships from one to two months!

I wouldn't worry about that. I just received my confirm and the estimated delivery date is April 1st.

 

[U22]

I think that you ordered the last one Karamazov. By the way, do you have the part number for the tail light adapter from Canada?

 

[Karamazov]

I think that you ordered the last one Karamazov. By the way, do you have the part number for the tail light adapter from Canada?

46 62 8 531 176

I think with taxes and shipping, I'm gonna be looking at $80 or so.