One piece seat modification - Page 2

FLorangeRX3 · 01-07-2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

The saddles won't lock in that configuration; anyone could remove them without a key.

Thanks Spud. I wasn't sure if the back seat held the front piece in place or not.
I am in Central FL and found a "used" RX3 on CL and had to jump on it. I had been looking but wasn't going to pull the trigger until middle Jan. But when this Orange popped up with 265 miles on it I felt it was a sign. lol

SpudRider · 01-07-2016, 09:28 PM

Good for you.

When you have time, please post some photos of your RX3.

Weldangrind · 01-08-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FLorangeRX3

Thanks Spud. I wasn't sure if the back seat held the front piece in place or not.
I am in Central FL and found a "used" RX3 on CL and had to jump on it. I had been looking but wasn't going to pull the trigger until middle Jan. But when this Orange popped up with 265 miles on it I felt it was a sign. lol

Sweet deal! Like Spud, I'd love to see it.

Thanks for joining us.

Rich+PRCBike · 01-08-2016, 01:12 PM

The magnets are brilliant!

I though I was clever on my Yamaha when I replaced the seat bolts with spring latches, but I like the magnets better now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

keithmaine · 01-08-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich+PRCBike

The magnets are brilliant!

I though I was clever on my Yamaha when I replaced the seat bolts with spring latches, but I like the magnets better now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

They are both excellent ideas

rjmorel · 01-08-2016, 02:31 PM

Paisleyrider, not seeing what the magnets accomplish. Everything on the seat pan and below it is plastic. Did you add some steel at the opportune places opposite the magnets on the front seat? Trying to get my meager brain wrapped around your great idea. Can you post a close up pic of the area and that would show me clouded brain thingy how it's done. thanks rj

paisleyrider · 01-14-2016, 07:43 AM

RJ, I put matching magnets on the seat itself. If I did it again I would just put beefy magnets on the seat and have them attract the metal of the frame. Simpler and might lower the seat a tad.

Riceburner · 01-19-2016, 02:15 AM

Wow paisleyrider, another great idea, I like that.

01-07-2016, 09:28 PM	#17
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Good for you. When you have time, please post some photos of your RX3. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-08-2016, 02:31 PM	#21
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Paisleyrider, not seeing what the magnets accomplish. Everything on the seat pan and below it is plastic. Did you add some steel at the opportune places opposite the magnets on the front seat? Trying to get my meager brain wrapped around your great idea. Can you post a close up pic of the area and that would show me clouded brain thingy how it's done. thanks rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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01-19-2016, 02:15 AM	#23
Riceburner Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tigbauan, Iloilo City, Panay Island, Philippines Posts: 177	Wow paisleyrider, another great idea, I like that. __________________ Riceburner Robin / Face Hunter I Medical Mission Matters www.medicalmissionmatters.org
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01-08-2016, 01:12 PM	#19
Rich+PRCBike Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 29	The magnets are brilliant! I though I was clever on my Yamaha when I replaced the seat bolts with spring latches, but I like the magnets better now. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
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01-14-2016, 07:43 AM	#22
paisleyrider Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 33	RJ, I put matching magnets on the seat itself. If I did it again I would just put beefy magnets on the seat and have them attract the metal of the frame. Simpler and might lower the seat a tad.
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