Honda CB750 Sandcast

The Restoration Shop => Fenders (mudguards) and Seats => Topic started by: kp on February 18, 2022, 09:26:30 pm

Title: Seat Hinge and Lock Tank Bolts
Post by: kp on February 18, 2022, 09:26:30 pm

I never stop learning. Had a need to find some plain head under seat hinge and locking tang bolts to fit to a new Yamiya repop seat. As some will know, Yamiya supplies the Tang and new bolts with their seats, however originals did not have any #8 on the head which Yamiya ones have. Anyway, I have 2 original red foam seats which have the original hinge hardware. On removal of one set of bolts I noticed thin black washers fitted to these bolts. I decided to check the second seat and sure enough these same thin black washers were fitted. They are made from a plastic material and I can only assume they were fitted to save the black paint from being scratched by the split washer. Here's a photo

Title: Re: Seat Hinge and Lock Tank Bolts
Post by: hondasan on February 19, 2022, 12:29:23 pm

Yes, I too have encountered those numerous times.  As you say, maybe to reduce paint damage the spring washer would otherwise cause.
Chris R.