Yeah what she said:up:
Suction Back Seat
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barhopper
Another round please
If you wet the cups alittle, it will go no where. Dry cups, flies right off.
Fibersnake
Banjo Playing PsychoBilly
Barhopper wrote "Dry cups, flies right off"
I have never had that problem and once rode a 1500 mile trip with it on at speeds up to 90 MPH plus and the sucker never even gave any indication of lifting. Always make sure that the cups and fender are clean, but I was told to keep them dry.
Interesting that you indicate problem with it dry and seems to work better for you wet. I wonder how much is due to the fender surface say, is it well waxed for example. Could have some factor on position of the seat on various models also.
Of the people that have had one fly off-how many wet the cups and how many didn't. Kinda of interested to see if there is a big difference or if basically the same and possibly some other factors involved.
I have never had that problem and once rode a 1500 mile trip with it on at speeds up to 90 MPH plus and the sucker never even gave any indication of lifting. Always make sure that the cups and fender are clean, but I was told to keep them dry.
Interesting that you indicate problem with it dry and seems to work better for you wet. I wonder how much is due to the fender surface say, is it well waxed for example. Could have some factor on position of the seat on various models also.
Of the people that have had one fly off-how many wet the cups and how many didn't. Kinda of interested to see if there is a big difference or if basically the same and possibly some other factors involved.
Mickeetwo
Guru
Let me know if you still need one. I've got a extra one.
Slow Vince
Active Member
How do you replace a suction cup on the seat? Just looking at it, not seeing how to go about that little chore. Don't really want to replace the seat [yet]... But it IS kind of plain, doesn't match the style of the bike. Pondering.
One sticks, one does not. No sign of wear or deformation, one just does not stick.
WANTED bolt-on w/ passenger pad, but after I "left town", the dealer stuck on the stick'um pad and called it good. I dint know any better until the beast finally came to roost and I discoverd the one contrary suction cup while checking whether or not the oil had been drained for shipping.
Slow Vince
Active Member
Have it from a reliable source: It's kind of like removing studs from tires, kind of work it out with a smail straight slot screwdriver.
How do you replace a suction cup on the seat? Just looking at it, not seeing how to go about that little chore ...
scubaman15
Well-Known Member
What I did order the clear protective 3M film that goes on the fender then put the seat on ..I just leave the seat on now and it never moves I like the look of the tall sissy bar and rear seat ..and also like having some place to strap bags and cargo and the fender will never be marked or dammaged..
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chaingunner
Guest
scuba, where did you get that 3m kit?
BWG56
Guru
When I purchased my Mastiff, I was told if the pad was off, don't put it on and ride without a passenger you will loss it. If a passenger has been sitting on it, it will be fine to ride solo with it on, and I haven't lost it yet.
I do like the fender without it, but I think it looks dumb with the gap to the sissy bar, so the sissy bar goes off if the pads off. Does this make any sense?
I do like the fender without it, but I think it looks dumb with the gap to the sissy bar, so the sissy bar goes off if the pads off. Does this make any sense?
SB03chopper
Well-Known Member
My 2up is held on by suction cups, and the lip that slides up into tank. Would like to get the 2up fixed where the single seat bolt would stick threw and I could use it too. Going to have to fine someone a round here to do that.
WU5C
Bad Dog
I finally figured out. The cups really just screws into the holes. there is a slit 180 deg apart that you start the lip of the cups stem and then you put 1/2 of the stem into place and then with a lot of force you just screw it into the seat. I only changed one as the other section cup is in great shape. I have two seats one new, which I purchased to be my backup if anything happens to the original 06 mastiff seat. Right now I am waiting for a new tank mount to arrive, I have both ordered, the rear and the front mount. Should be here this week. New paint on the scooter and want to make sure that it fits properly. Oh I did have protective coat installed on the rear fender, Wrapped it so that the suction cups would not mar my paint and for the pill seat when the wife wants to ride. Keep the suction cups completely clean or scratches will show up on your new paint...BTW I also did a 8 inch circle around the gas cap to keep my fingers (summer time) and gloves (winter time) from scratching my tank. The film is invisible and the only way you can tell is by touch. Hope this helps...
