Solo Seat Fixing.

Just bought a solo seat for Speedy and was told it was a straight replacement for the standard seat.
However it does not seem to be a direct on/off replacement. The standard seat has a fixing prong that you release with the pull handle but the solo seat just has a bolt supplied apparently to go onto that same fixing.
Any ideas anyone??

 

Thanks DD. Will give it a try.

 

Different style of saddle but I can see where it has to go so will remove the existing latch. Thanks.

 

Nothings easy for me. Can’t get one of the bolts out and looks like I’ve ruined the head by trying. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks DD. I will try that but I think I may get my local dealer to sort it for me. I don’t want to do any more damage. Cheers.

 

Worth a try. Thanks DD.

 

Worth a try. Thanks DD.

 

That might be a big help TEZ, I wlll check that out. Might explain why it’s so tight as well. Thanks.

 

Thanks DD. I will give it a try and the dealer will be my last resort. Trouble is I am no mechanic. Things I touch seem to always go wrong. Hence the new bikes not older ones. I will have a go tomorrow and report back to you.

 

Thanks for the tip. I will check those out DD.

 

You were right TEZ, there are two nuts underneath. Trouble is I can not get my hand on there to get a spanner onto them and my extension sockets don’t get it at the right angle.
I think I will have a go at taking the rear mudguard off as it appears to be only six bolts. That will enable me to get easy access to both sides and hopefully free it off. Your thoughts?

 

No I had a good look and they are not captive. The one that I managed to loosen was still a little loose. The centre fixing which will take the bolt for the solo seat is captive.
Thanks anyway.

 

Thanks for the advice TEZ. How can such a simple add on become so tricky? I am beginning to wonder if I really want a solo seat. A very good buddy of mine is a brilliant mechanic so I shall show him at the weekend and see what he suggests.
I know it’s a bit defeatist but getting my local dealer to sort it out is becoming quite an attractive solution.
I really appreciate your help. Thanks.

 

Happy ending . Managed to get the bolt filed down and removed at last. Fitted a fender rack that I used to have on my Magna and the jobs a good ‘un. See pics. Thanks for al your help and advice guys. Really appreciated.

 

Thanks DD. I think I’ve put the rack on back to front so I will reverse that tomorrow. Cheers .