Twowheelogre Posted April 12, 2022 Share #1 Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) I’m missing one of the seat nuts on my ‘01 RSV. Any ideas of where to get a quick replacement that’s as easy to get on and off a the stock nut? Edited April 12, 2022 by Twowheelogre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vzuden Posted April 12, 2022 Share #2 Posted April 12, 2022 I buy plastic wing nuts at the hardware store. I believe they are 1/4 inch, coarse thread. The studs on the bike are metric but the plastic threads on SAE wing nuts will thread on a little tight and conform to the metric. This helps keep them vibrating off. No need to over tighten. Just snug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twowheelogre Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted April 12, 2022 Great idea. As I was typing the question, I was thinking it would be nice if they were wing nuts so I wouldn’t need tools to get it off. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted April 12, 2022 Share #4 Posted April 12, 2022 I use roundish plastic knobs of about 1-1/2" diameter with studs in them. Part way up the stud I have a jam nut so the knob can stand off a tad for ease of function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaLarry Posted May 1, 2022 Share #5 Posted May 1, 2022 On 4/11/2022 at 8:21 PM, vzuden said: I buy plastic wing nuts at the hardware store. I believe they are 1/4 inch, coarse thread. The studs on the bike are metric but the plastic threads on SAE wing nuts will thread on a little tight and conform to the metric. This helps keep them vibrating off. No need to over tighten. Just snug Same here. Nice and snug and never vibrates loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmy40 Posted May 1, 2022 Share #6 Posted May 1, 2022 I need something for the left side seat nut that lets me get a hold on it. I have no feeling in my left hand finger tips and that, combined with the valve cover heat deflector (or whatever purpose it serves) means I fight to get that nut started and end up dropping it 100 times before I call my wife to get it started. I have no problem with the right side nut. I'm sure the real problem is with the nut on my shoulders.😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted May 1, 2022 Share #7 Posted May 1, 2022 3 hours ago, luvmy40 said: I need something for the left side seat nut that lets me get a hold on it. I have no feeling in my left hand finger tips and that, combined with the valve cover heat deflector (or whatever purpose it serves) means I fight to get that nut started and end up dropping it 100 times before I call my wife to get it started. I have no problem with the right side nut. I'm sure the real problem is with the nut on my shoulders.😜 Just leave them off, the seat isn't going anywhere with you sitting on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted May 1, 2022 Share #8 Posted May 1, 2022 7 hours ago, Marcarl said: Just leave them off, the seat isn't going anywhere with you sitting on it. If you do that and the bike ever needs to be towed on an open trailer, take the seat off or put a binder strap over it, because it will take flight and then you are buying a new seat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaLarry Posted May 1, 2022 Share #9 Posted May 1, 2022 10 hours ago, luvmy40 said: I have no problem with the right side nut. Been riding RSV now for 9 years and over 8 of those are with ONLY the right nut on the seat and it is a nylon wing nut (1/4-20) from Lowe's. Sometimes I ride with it not on there, but most of the time it's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted May 2, 2022 Share #10 Posted May 2, 2022 I bought new ones from partzilla. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted July 12, 2022 Share #11 Posted July 12, 2022 The proper metric size is M6 1.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luffrr Posted August 6, 2022 Share #12 Posted August 6, 2022 It is awkward to get to them. I used a rubber expansion nut placed on backwards. The threads are 6mm - 1.0. They hold tight and can be put on and off without tools. I found them at a well-stocked Ace Hardware. You can get them at Amazon by searching under "rubber expansion nut." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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