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problems with the sub frame seat bolt thingys

Discussion in 'General' started by Noisygaz, Feb 4, 2013.

  1. Noisygaz

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    anyone else on here had probs with where the seat atatches to the sub frame, i fitted a track seat unit did not do the bolts up to tight as have fitted many a track fairing and come to take it off and the bloody bolts were just spinning!!! there like riveted threads in the sub frame fooking shit design if you ask me? can you buy these or is it a job for the dealer???
    cheers gaz
     
  2. They are called Rivnuts - you can buy 'em on the bay easily enough HERE is a selection of nuts and pliers. You will need to drill or cut the old ones out though.

    Usually they are pretty secure, you might get away with just nipping them up again if you can get at them with the correct pliers.
     
  3. Noisygaz

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    Cheers charlie!!
     
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  5. Noisygaz

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    common problem then....cheers had a look at those posts some helpful advice on there should be a easy fix
    cheers
     
  6. tarmacsurfer

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    Rivnut tools are cheap (non hydraulic ones). Just screw it in and re-pull the thread :)
     
  7. Mitch636

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    Yup I did indeed have this problem. I swore it wouldn't work when someone told me to run a tap through it but it did! Just hold it with pliers from one end and spin it until its all the way through and it'll be fine.
     

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