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Thread: Subframe Threaded Inserts Spinning

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    Subframe Threaded Inserts Spinning

    I got this bike used, and while I'm going through it I noticed the seat bolt on the left side was missing an insert. As I was taking the tail section off the front mount on the left side was free spinning. I had to cut the bolt off with a sawzall. Anybody else encounter this issue?

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    Yup. I bought and installed new riv-nuts. I still have a few, if you want I can mail you a couple.

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    Thanks, I appreciate the offer, but I think I'm going to insert a threaded rod, drill a hole in the side and use a hitch pin and washer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mad Dog View Post
    Thanks, I appreciate the offer, but I think I'm going to insert a threaded rod, drill a hole in the side and use a hitch pin and washer.
    That's probably the better way to go, pulling a couple of pins and removing the seat is much more convenient that the torx bolts.

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    There is a really clean kit for those bikes that does exactly that. Stainless, with capturing cables so you don't lose the clips.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cooter View Post
    There is a really clean kit for those bikes that does exactly that. Stainless, with capturing cables so you don't lose the clips.
    Any idea where it's sold?

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    ASB used to sell them. I believe it's a 1/4-20 thread so the pin should be super easy to find at any good hardware store.

    I literally Googled "Buell seat pins" and the second result was this:

    http://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthr...125R-Seat-Pins

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    Yeah, that's what I'm planning on doing. Didn't to use "seat pins" in the search. Thanks



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