Loose Seat Post

TobbyT · June 15, 2017, 10:43:31 AM

Does anyone have a good idea on how to keep the seat post from working loose ? I can't seem to keep my seat posts tight on my new Tracker 175TXW. I screw them in as tight as i can hand-tight, but they work loose quickly and start squeaking.

Lee Smith · June 15, 2017, 11:07:10 AM

Quote from: TobbyT on June 15, 2017, 10:43:31 AM
Does anyone have a good idea on how to keep the seat post from working loose ? I can't seem to keep my seat posts tight on my new Tracker 175TXW. I screw them in as tight as i can hand-tight, but they work loose quickly and start squeaking.

slip an o'ring over the screw in shaft.

TobbyT · June 15, 2017, 12:20:45 PM

Very good idea !! Thanks Lee !!

Lee Smith · June 15, 2017, 01:28:48 PM

yezzir!

Kenny F · June 21, 2017, 07:31:51 AM

Quote from: TobbyT on June 15, 2017, 10:43:31 AM
Does anyone have a good idea on how to keep the seat post from working loose ? I can't seem to keep my seat posts tight on my new Tracker 175TXW. I screw them in as tight as i can hand-tight, but they work loose quickly and start squeaking.

I thought I had the same issue - ended up that the mount on the bottome of the seat was just slightly loose causing the squeak.

TobbyT · June 28, 2017, 12:23:18 PM

In my case, Lee hit the nail on the head. I put the O rings on and everything stays nice and tight with on squeaks !!

Oldfart9999 · June 28, 2017, 12:44:49 PM

It's good when a plan comes together!!
Rodney

Lipripper · June 28, 2017, 01:30:05 PM

Quote from: TobbyT on June 28, 2017, 12:23:18 PM
In my case, Lee hit the nail on the head. I put the O rings on and everything stays nice and tight with on squeaks !!

Yelp Lee isn't just another pretty face.