Simple seat clip upgrade

[frankenduck]

One annoying aspect of K ownership is the special BMW C-Clips uses for the seat. (Part 07129934318)
1 - They're small and like to get lost
2 - The one that goes on the rear hinge pin is a PITA to install.

Adding a 3x100 zip-tie makes them harder to lose and makes installing the rear one easy-peasy.



Any color zip-tie will do but I like neon green so they're extra hard to lose.

[Martin]

I drilled out my pins when I scored a couple of Oz Military hat and beret brass badge clips. I bent up a piece of wire to make removal easier, it is also used to remove tank clips. The tool and spare clips are sandwiched between Velcro under the seat. I got two bags of clips for $10.00 Au and gave one bag to a mate I think I have enough even if I lose a few.
Regards Martin.

[Martin]

I made up some prototype extended tank clips which  are a lot easier to remove and replace. The intention was to make them in stainless steel. It's on the back burner as I've yet to source thin enough stainless sheet.
Regards Martin.

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[frankenduck]

I used to do this.  Then I bought a bike where a previous owner had done the zip-tie thing. Just a simple zip-tie makes it super easy because with the zip-tie tight so that the clip doesn't flop around you can just grab the zip-tie near the clip and push it right on.