WardenRoss,
has pretty much nailed this.

I also have had many bikes only over 32 years of riding and totally agree with WR.

Many other brands also use seat bolts it is not anything unusual, some are a bit fiddly but you get used to it.

I am fortunate, I think in that my 2004 Sprint ST has the older style (for Sprints) of key type seat removal, but bolts are no biggie once you are used to them.

DaveM

__________________
"The further you lean the less distance to fall!"

http://www.triumphrat.net/memberalbums/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/2712/sl/d

http://www.triumphrat.net/photogallery/v/member/album789/album810/