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Slinky, I did not see any difference on pin lengths on the 98 regular seat and TBS single seat, in fact the hardware looked identical (production changes perhaps).
Matt, I did not need to make a bracket ot the like - I simply removed the latch pawl (the pin) bt drilling out the rivets, then redrilled and bolted it back in the correct location. I made the new holes oversized and used fender washers and spring washers on the back so that I had room for adjustment. When I was happy witht he fit I loctite-ed it all up solid for safety. Having said all that, I was fitting mine to a 2000 frame. There were 2 revisions to the rear subframe between yours and mine, so if the catch were too far forward I could see you having to make a plate. Be sure that you have the seat pushed all the way up to the tank, it can take a bit of effort at first. The first time I located my latch pawl I had it a bit far back even though I could have sworn I got it right. Optimally, it should be a little bit of a tight fit and will then bed in.
You dont need those hooks. They are in fact supposed to be helmet hooks, and you can use them as such with a lot of effort and with a cooperative helmet. They do nothing to locate the seat (hence the TBS solo seat not having them). If you look carefully at a fitted seat you will find that they dont contact the bike at all, but just hang between the frame members.
As an aside, I know that they fitted them (the helmet hooks) to the bolt on seat, they were redundant. They also make a place for the manual and a rivet location for the latch pawl on those too! - I think it is down to lack of communication with the supplier.
[ This message was edited by: MickMaguire on 2004-11-17 06:26 ]
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