mrgeoff
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My 99 CT..."Liahona"
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« on: March 23, 2017, 05:34:35 PM » |
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Ok...This just started and is a little annoying...On my 99CT, I have a Ultimate Lowboy seat with backrest...The Backrest lately has been making a loud click every once in awhile when I am going through the gears...I can make it click also by pressing back on the backrest hard...Is it wearing out...??? Can I make an adjustment...??? Don't want to spend for a new Backrest or Seat...Anybody have a similar problem...??? Just wondering if I can fix this myself...!!! Thanks for all the knowledge on this site...!!!
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Gavin_Sons
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columbus indiana
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2017, 05:47:53 PM » |
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My dads does the same thing.i dont think he has addressed the issue as of yet. I think it has somethimg to do with the slot that the back rest slides into. Maybe a silicone based lube might help. Also there is a allen head bolt on the umder side of the seat that holds that slot in place that might need some tightening. Just a thought.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2017, 06:15:47 PM » |
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Mine squeaks. I shot some lube in there without much improvement. I wrapped the post in electrical tape (tightly) and shoved it down in there. No more squeaks.
Six months later, I had to work really hard to get it out, the tape had kind of melted and made a mess. I think some of the tape may still be down there. I still get the occasional squeak, but no more tape for me.
Sometimes my seat bumpers squeak too. I put a drop of oil under them and it stops, for awhile.
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2017, 06:18:42 PM » |
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Ok...This just started and is a little annoying...On my 99CT, I have a Ultimate Lowboy seat with backrest...The Backrest lately has been making a loud click every once in awhile when I am going through the gears...I can make it click also by pressing back on the backrest hard...Is it wearing out...??? Can I make an adjustment...??? Don't want to spend for a new Backrest or Seat...Anybody have a similar problem...??? Just wondering if I can fix this myself...!!! Thanks for all the knowledge on this site...!!!
Trying to remember. I had a noise coming from the rear area of my Ultimate. I sent Des an e-mail and I believe it was the mounting piece that's welded on the fender by Honda, that was doing it. You might have the same issue. I think some tape on the hook under the seat fixed it. |
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Harryc
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2017, 06:19:01 PM » |
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How about a coat of Plastidip on the tab that goes into the seat?
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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2017, 06:30:20 PM » |
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How about a coat of Plastidip on the tab that goes into the seat?
That would probably work, for a while. I think electricians tape would last longer. That Plastidip isn't very tuff. Just don't use the whole roll like Jess did.  |
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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2017, 06:53:06 PM » |
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How about a coat of Plastidip on the tab that goes into the seat?
That would probably work, for a while. I think electricians tape would last longer. That Plastidip isn't very tuff. Just don't use the whole roll like Jess did. Ok then. Get it powder coated. Lol |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2017, 06:58:21 PM » |
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Plastidip did it for me... has worked for years...
-Mike
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2017, 07:40:47 PM » |
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How about a coat of Plastidip on the tab that goes into the seat?
That would probably work, for a while. I think electricians tape would last longer. That Plastidip isn't very tuff. Just don't use the whole roll like Jess did. Single thickness, stretched tight. Still had to almost use a chain fall to get it out. There's not much room for more than the post, be careful. My backrest is Mustang, switched back and forth between a Lowboy and Bigboy. Much better fit for my back than the Ultimate backrest. But it's the identical post. If it never had to come out again, I might try something different. I'm going to have to investigate this bolt under the seat. That's news to me. It mostly only squeaks getting on and off. Sh!t, maybe it's me and not the backrest. |
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« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2017, 07:50:20 PM » |
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Plastidip did it for me... has worked for years...
-Mike
 How about a coat of Plastidip on the tab that goes into the seat?
That would probably work, for a while. I think electricians tape would last longer. That Plastidip isn't very tuff. Just don't use the whole roll like Jess did. Single thickness, stretched tight. Still had to almost use a chain fall to get it out. There's not much room for more than the post, be careful. My backrest is Mustang, switched back and forth between a Lowboy and Bigboy. Much better fit for my back than the Ultimate backrest. But it's the identical post. If it never had to come out again, I might try something different. I'm going to have to investigate this bolt under the seat. That's news to me. It mostly only squeaks getting on and off. Sh!t, maybe it's me and not the backrest.  |
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« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2017, 07:00:56 AM » |
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« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2017, 08:31:14 AM » |
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Get rid of wife/girlfriend They are talking about the drivers backrest Britman, but your idea has some merit. Lol |
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« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2017, 09:21:15 AM » |
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Get rid of wife/girlfriend They are talking about the drivers backrest Britman, but your idea has some merit. Lol I know. I thought it was close enough for a weak smile. |
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« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2017, 11:51:59 AM » |
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Had a friend that had the same issue with his ultimate backrest, it turned out that the seat pan had several cracks around the area that supported the backrest. I believe Ultimate replaced the pan for free.
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« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2017, 06:37:04 PM » |
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Mine does it. Don't pay much attention to it.
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