Triumphrat

TB-T100

I have just received a set of Bullet Bolts to use instead of the stock seat bolts. Hopefully these will be a practical and stylish alternative to the very hard to get at stock bolts. However, they are substantially heavier outside of the threaded area (which ofcourse is the main point) - something that may increase the likelyhood that they shake loose. It would be sad to loose them just because of that.

Therefore my question is: Is it a good or not so good idea to use lock-washers when using non stock seat bolts (ie Bullet bolts, or Tool Free bolts)?

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'04 T100 Black and White (because that is the only colour-combination to wear with a dinner jacket)
AI removed, TORS
rebuilt front (valves, springs, etc), Öhlins shocks
engine dresser bars, grab rail, flyscreen, Triumph leather panniers and tank bag

oldmanjob

I put extended seat bolts on my Bonnie about 6 months ago and they have never come loose, and did not use lock washers. When I took the seat off last week to install trickel charger wires they were as tight as when I first put them on. :-D

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John 14:6 KJV
Black Bonnie - 06
Looking back to the good old days is not the way out. Looking up to the God of All the Days is. (Vance Havner)

ggRAT

My $27 stainless steel seat bolt extensions fell out within the first 100 miles. (So that explains that "tinkling" noise I heard behind me!) Hand-tightening wasn't adequate, in my case and I didn't have them long enough to miss them.

[ This message was edited by: ggRAT on 2007-06-19 09:26 ]

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Papasan

I have lock washers on mine, but I haven't really been tightening the bolts with my hand enough to squash them anyway. Couldn't hurt IMO.

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Kyza

Mine came with a split washer for each from New Bonneville. Haven't come loose without the help of my hand. My 100 came with the wrong bolts in so I couldn't use the supplied tool, therefore this was something that changed straight away for me.

Baltobonneville

I just lost one (after two seasons), and I tighten them (gently) with a screwdriver! Back to the stock screws until my next NB order. BTW, Brent will sell you one if you ask.

I'll use lockwashers when I use them again. The screwdriver should mash them down enough, but remember they're pusing against soft plastic tabs on the seat.

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Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Unifilter, no snorkel, 120/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, fly screen, tacho, D9 gauge panel, center stand, Ikon 7610s, Hagon fork springs, gaiters, Pirelli Sport Demons, 3 seats.

davidc

I bought the NB seatbolts and use lock washers - no problems.

TB-T100

I just put my new Bullet bolts (from MotoTwin) on, with lockwashers. Tighten them down and hope for the best.

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'04 T100 Black and White (because that is the only colour-combination to wear with a dinner jacket)
AI removed, TORS
rebuilt front (valves, springs, etc), Öhlins shocks
engine dresser bars, grab rail, flyscreen, Triumph leather panniers and tank bag

wenzel850

Blue Loctite does the trick also.

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Quentin

"01-20-2009 I can't wait"

Anchorbend

I use the stock bolts with lock washers and also a larger washer to spread the load against the seat. Always tight. Carry an Allen wrench and no issues.

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