Decided to install a swivel-eze ski pylon on my XB03 but didn't have a drill small enough to drill the hole through the rear post. I decided to remove the post so I could measure and drill on the drill press. In removing my father in-law came up with the idea that on the install to use 1/4" flat head stainless bolts and countersink them flush with the top deck. Off to Lowes for the hardware.
4- 1/4"x 1.5" or 2" stainless flat head bolts
2 1/4"x2" stainless bolts to replace the bolts on the bottom of post
8- stainless 1/4" washers
6- 1/4" stainless lock nuts
1- 1/2" countersink bit
When all done this really stiffens up that rear seat post. Pics to follow.
To remove the post you need to get the 4 screws out underneath the deck and the 2 bolts down at the center stringer.
Now comes the fun part as its pretty tight. Pull the bottom of the post toward the fuel tank while wiggling and pushing down. I used a piece of pipe to drive it down from the top while my father in-law pulled and wiggled it out. Once you get it out make a mark on the pipe to reference the back side toward the tank. Peel the small strip of carpet back to prepare for drilling. Drill the pipe for the pylon making sure you are square. I drilled mine on one side with the pylon installed so once you get thru, the hole in the pylon sort of guides you. Now place the pipe down the hole in the top of the deck with the reference mark facing back, square up and drill your holes using the plate on the pipe as you guide. Countersink your holes and put the pipe back in with your new screws washers and locking nuts. Put your new bolts in thru the bottom of pipe and center stringer. Tighten up the top 4 then the bottom 2. Re glue down your carpet and your done. Good Luck!! Stace
4- 1/4"x 1.5" or 2" stainless flat head bolts
2 1/4"x2" stainless bolts to replace the bolts on the bottom of post
8- stainless 1/4" washers
6- 1/4" stainless lock nuts
1- 1/2" countersink bit
When all done this really stiffens up that rear seat post. Pics to follow.
To remove the post you need to get the 4 screws out underneath the deck and the 2 bolts down at the center stringer.
Now comes the fun part as its pretty tight. Pull the bottom of the post toward the fuel tank while wiggling and pushing down. I used a piece of pipe to drive it down from the top while my father in-law pulled and wiggled it out. Once you get it out make a mark on the pipe to reference the back side toward the tank. Peel the small strip of carpet back to prepare for drilling. Drill the pipe for the pylon making sure you are square. I drilled mine on one side with the pylon installed so once you get thru, the hole in the pylon sort of guides you. Now place the pipe down the hole in the top of the deck with the reference mark facing back, square up and drill your holes using the plate on the pipe as you guide. Countersink your holes and put the pipe back in with your new screws washers and locking nuts. Put your new bolts in thru the bottom of pipe and center stringer. Tighten up the top 4 then the bottom 2. Re glue down your carpet and your done. Good Luck!! Stace
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