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Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on December 27, 2013, 01:37:36 PM
These new top of the line aftermarket rear fender holders provide the maximum strength and effortless installation available to the TRX250R world. Are you tired of your rear fenders flopping around in the wind as you travel to your favorite riding area? Consider putting on the all new custom seat latch with detachable aluminum handles on your next build. Built from aircraft strength aluminum that holds durable stainless mounting studs is simply the last seat latching system that you will ever need to buy.

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2luqvte.jpg)
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: etccb on December 27, 2013, 03:59:09 PM
Looking good puma. We needed these knob style seat latches.
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Post by: atv fan 28 on December 28, 2013, 12:46:40 AM
Looks good Tony!!! How long will they be tested in the field before they are released to the public?
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: udontknowme on December 30, 2013, 01:03:38 AM
ya im confused now. i thought WURKS was the coc brandname ? cool seat latch but just wonderin
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on January 01, 2014, 10:58:31 PM
Quote from: udontknowme;20944
ya im confused now. i thought WURKS was the coc brandname ? cool seat latch but just wonderin
You are completely right. What the heck was I thinking. Wurks is no ones brand name as I have researched. But the name has already been put through the dirt. I was trying to come about 360 degrees and offer this seat attachment system at a third of the cost of the well known brand name. I have revised the thread and pics to show the new latch with the controversial name removed. And for you ATC fanatics the latch system has been modified to fit the 85 and 86 ATC250R.  

(http://i43.tinypic.com/fd5y4y.jpg)
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Post by: red88r on January 01, 2014, 11:30:30 PM
Amazing work as always Tony!  Another thing to add to my want list from you.  Thanks alot.....
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: udontknowme on January 02, 2014, 02:08:19 AM
Quote from: Pumashine;21158
You are completely right. What the heck was I thinking. Wurks is no ones brand name as I have researched. But the name has been soiled and by pure greed. I was trying to come about 360 degrees and offer this seat attachment system at a third of the cost of the well known brand name. I have revised the thread and pics to show the new latch with the controversial name removed. And for you ATC fanatics the latch system has been modified to fit the 85 and 86 ATC250R.  

by all meens call the latch whatever you like. just seen the coc called his stuff WURKS also. didnt know if you were affiliated or not so thats why i asked. sure wouldnt want my name associated with that guy :glee:
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Post by: rablack21 on January 02, 2014, 08:42:10 AM
Bout frickin' time Tony! LOL. The seat latches look real good!
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Post by: havinnoj on January 02, 2014, 12:33:55 PM
Looking good!  What do the knobs look like?  Any provisions for a retaining spring or clip on the knob body?
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on January 02, 2014, 01:52:33 PM
Quote from: havinnoj;21193
Looking good!  What do the knobs look like?  Any provisions for a retaining spring or clip on the knob body?

I was running late yesterday when I was taking pics. When you are building a system for under $30 provisions for retaining the knobs just increase to cost whether you use it or not. The aluminum knobs are around $5 and the plastic ones are cheaper.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2hgrdic.jpg)
Side view
(http://i42.tinypic.com/1z38h2x.jpg)
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: havinnoj on January 02, 2014, 02:08:50 PM
Quote from: Pumashine;21200
I was running late yesterday when I was taking pics. When you are building a system for under $30 provisions for retaining the knobs just increase to cost whether you use it or not. The aluminum knobs are around $5 and the plastic ones are cheaper.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2hgrdic.jpg)
Side view
(http://i42.tinypic.com/1z38h2x.jpg)

Thanks Tony. Looks like a slick setup especially for the price point!
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Post by: etccb on January 02, 2014, 02:13:48 PM
Quote from: havinnoj;21204
Thanks Tony. Looks like a slick setup especially for the price point!


I agree also. Thanks Tony, well done.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: pinned250r on January 02, 2014, 02:43:41 PM
as much as i love the look of the alluminum ones, my CM pipe would trash them in a ride lol.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on January 02, 2014, 07:04:27 PM
Quote from: atv fan 28;20860
Looks good Tony!!! How long will they be tested in the field before they are released to the public?
They will be released to the public without field testing. Our high power shop testing procedure with explosives speeds up the process. First explosive only bent the bracket as you can see. This explosion would have put a hole the size of a foot ball in the seat pan
(http://i42.tinypic.com/33lp8hc.jpg)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/28w0ayw.jpg)
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Post by: sameltoe on January 02, 2014, 07:14:49 PM
Well that's not guna wurk!
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Post by: Pumashine on January 02, 2014, 09:22:48 PM
Quote from: spiritaces;21232
So is that what my cover will look like before it's done
Don't have to stress test factory Honda parts. Just those with words spelled in them. Your cover has to withstand 800 degrees in the oven. Not a problem for the cover just a problem for my gloves.
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Post by: jamieg45 on January 02, 2014, 10:18:02 PM
Hey Tony I noticed that the latch in the first pic is for the 86-87 seat pan what about us folks who have the 88-89 seat pan and it has 2 more studs sticking out for nuts sir.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on January 02, 2014, 10:47:37 PM
Quote from: jamieg45;21239
Hey Tony I noticed that the latch in the first pic is for the 86-87 seat pan what about us folks who have the 88-89 seat pan and it has 2 more studs sticking out for nuts sir.
Tell me how your going to take the plastic posts off the seat pan of the 88 and 89.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: atv fan 28 on January 02, 2014, 10:57:39 PM
I thought I cut mine...
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: jamieg45 on January 02, 2014, 11:08:53 PM
Quote from: Pumashine;21242
Tell me how your going to take the plastic posts off the seat pan of the 88 and 89.


Mine have been cut and so has Jon's. All of my 88-89 pans do not have the pins on them at all.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on January 03, 2014, 12:01:13 AM
Quote from: jamieg45;21244
Mine have been cut and so has Jon's. All of my 88-89 pans do not have the pins on them at all.
I was not expecting you to say the unmentionable. I could try to make the 88-89 but my posts are in the way. I will make it up and send for you to try.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: atv fan 28 on January 03, 2014, 12:07:38 AM
With OMF you have to cut the posts. .. it's not a big deal
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on January 03, 2014, 12:25:58 AM
Quote from: atv fan 28;21247
With OMF you have to cut the posts. .. it's not a big deal
Yeah, kinda like owning a 450
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: atv fan 28 on January 03, 2014, 12:47:36 AM
Quote from: Pumashine;21248
Yeah, kinda like owning a 450


No, it's like owning 10 bikes that you never ride and just polish on them. :)
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: The_Steve_Man on January 03, 2014, 09:46:47 AM
I will be in the market for an atc latch or 2 real soon. How much for the latch and knobs?
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on January 03, 2014, 08:52:09 PM
Quote from: jamieg45;21244
Mine have been cut and so has Jon's. All of my 88-89 pans do not have the pins on them at all.
I was not aware the 88 and 89 seat pans have been altered to accept the aftermarket knob type hold down system. I grabbed my 88 fender set and did some measurements. I came up with this fit on the second try.
(http://i44.tinypic.com/24g4r2b.jpg)
So these will be available by next week. 85-86 ATC,86-87 TRX and 88-89 TRX. The original plan was to keep them 1/2 the going price of $80. I hope to do these for about $30 with knobs. Will know by next week.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: atv fan 28 on January 03, 2014, 09:32:07 PM
^^^^ Where do the screw on knobs go??
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on January 03, 2014, 09:41:01 PM
:sign0108:
Quote from: atv fan 28;21319
^^^^ Where do the screw on knobs go??

I just had time to get the bolt hole pattern for the 88-89. I cut a hole the same size as the OEM studs to get the rest of the holes in the correct spot without damaging my OEM seat pan. I will post a pick tomorrow of the finished product.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: jamieg45 on January 03, 2014, 10:05:41 PM
Good job tony looks good man. Jon will be happy for sure.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: ACampbell on January 04, 2014, 12:14:48 AM
I like the new seat stay.  Looks great.  I would probably drill a small hole through the nut with a piece of cable/wire and secure it so that I didn't loose it.  But that could be done at home
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on January 04, 2014, 12:21:24 AM
Quote from: ACampbell;21326
 I would probably drill a small hole through the nut with a piece of cable/wire and secure it so that I didn't loose it.  But that could be done at home

Normally the only time you loose the knob or knobs is when you forget to tighten them down for what ever reason. If they are loose then gravity will eventually make them fall off. I have run them for 8 years without loosing any on 3 of my R's. Replacement knobs are only $6 a piece.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: jamieg45 on January 04, 2014, 10:12:17 AM
So what is the final cost on these tony, just curious sir.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on January 19, 2014, 08:04:47 PM
Bottom is the ATC version. Middle one is the 86-87 version, and the top one is 88-89 version. I still have to do a clear paint on them to protect them from the  elements.

(http://i40.tinypic.com/2ef11j8.jpg)
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Post by: Wes350x on January 19, 2014, 11:07:39 PM
They look great!
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Post by: Hawaiiysr on January 20, 2014, 12:10:42 AM
Dems purdy:)
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Post by: etccb on January 21, 2014, 10:16:12 AM
Those "WURKED" out great tony. Nice job and thanks for putting in the time to make them.
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Post by: rablack21 on January 21, 2014, 10:26:38 AM
That's more like it, Tony. Good Job! Amazin' what you can do when you stop polishing your knobs long enough to make some new parts! LOL
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Post by: 05450r on January 21, 2014, 11:22:52 AM
:sign0108:     ^^^^^  They do look good!
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Post by: jamieg45 on January 22, 2014, 05:22:54 PM
Great job Tony, again another hard to get part for the R.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on February 06, 2014, 09:22:44 PM
Quote from: spiritaces;24940
I got the seat latch today! Thanks
Take a pic when you get it on.
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Post by: Fire1 on February 06, 2014, 09:25:55 PM
When are they going to be for sale
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on February 06, 2014, 10:07:37 PM
Quote from: Fire1;24974
When are they going to be for sale
Did you just want 1 set? I was going to cut a couple just for you guys that want them polished.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: 312R1 on February 06, 2014, 10:37:43 PM
Very nice! How much for two polished ones?
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Post by: Pumashine on February 06, 2014, 11:47:16 PM
Quote from: 312R1;24981
Very nice! How much for two polished ones?
The knobs are cast and a real pain to level up. Fire1 wanted to polish his latch and I did not have any that did not go through the sander. The waterjet makes some real sand blasted spots unable to be polished. I do not have any polished and was not planning on it. The base plates get run through the sander. and the knobs were not pretty. It is a hidden part so I was not thinking polish. I was going to just shoot them with clear paint to keep the aluminum looking natural. You can request a polish but do not know what the $$$ will be until we get to that point.
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Post by: Fire1 on February 07, 2014, 01:41:05 PM
Quote from: Pumashine;24979
Did you just want 1 set? I was going to cut a couple just for you guys that want them polished.

Yes , just one set. If its a lot of trouble I'll take one like they are.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on February 07, 2014, 02:14:52 PM
Quote from: Fire1;25033
Yes , just one set. If its a lot of trouble I'll take one like they are.
I still owe you the calendar badges. I just did not think anyone would want to polish it when I was sanding them. I will make up a couple this weekend and ship it Monday
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Post by: Pumashine on February 13, 2014, 06:20:44 PM
Quote from: Fire1;25033
Yes , just one set. If its a lot of trouble I'll take one like they are.
 It would be alot of work for anyone to try and polish it complete and with the 100 grit sanded finish. Here's yours Tim. I took the pic before the locators get loctited in. This is just to show a few that wanted to know how they were assembled. The stud is pressed in with 7 tons of pressure to set it in place. Loctite is then applied onto the threads 3/4 of an inch up from the base plate.
(http://i60.tinypic.com/b66hjt.jpg)
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Post by: Pumashine on February 13, 2014, 07:26:53 PM
Complete with knobs.
(http://i59.tinypic.com/20pzlfk.jpg)
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Post by: Fire1 on February 13, 2014, 07:29:19 PM
Looks great thank you !
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Post by: hickwheeler on February 13, 2014, 09:59:12 PM
so what will it take for me to get a setup for my 88
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Post by: F-Red on February 14, 2014, 06:55:48 PM
(http://i532.photobucket.com/albums/ee328/RideRed187/250R%20Pics%20Parts/A13B0D3A-606C-4DBA-98B7-25E3A6EEB255.jpg) (http://s532.photobucket.com/user/RideRed187/media/250R%20Pics%20Parts/A13B0D3A-606C-4DBA-98B7-25E3A6EEB255.jpg.html)
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Post by: PNWrider on February 27, 2014, 10:32:32 AM
Looks good!
You probably thought of this already but would hood pins work well? Seems like it might reduce costs even more.
Something like this...

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or this

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Just a thought
Title: Pin style thought----Latches are ready to ship.
Post by: Pumashine on March 01, 2014, 06:07:12 PM
Quote from: PNWrider;27066
You probably thought of this already but would hood pins work well? Seems like it might reduce costs even more.

Thats what the competition is selling for $40 shipped. I am not sold that those hold tight. I prefer to copy the OMF engineering quality. I thought I would match the $40 shipped price for the 86-87 model, but these will hold down tight. The ATC and 88-89 studs are longer and more heavy duty and cost a $1 each more  

85-86 ATC that use the tall rubber cushion $42 shipped (Cushions for display only- not included in purchase)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/zvu5p3.jpg)
88-89 TRX that use the tall cushion also $42 shipped (Cushions for display only- not included in purchase)
(http://i58.tinypic.com/n1bcqo.jpg)
86-87 that use a short cushion $40 shipped (these are what they were all going to be price wise with the short studs) (Cushions for display only- not included in purchase)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/n35bia.jpg)
86-87 that use tall cushions $42 shipped -for those who have bought tall cushion replacements (Cushions for display only- not included in purchase)
(http://i59.tinypic.com/96fhid.jpg)
Replacement Carr-Lane knob with clear coat $7
(http://i61.tinypic.com/2i8dsn8.jpg)
Replacement Carr-Lane knobs set with clear coat $14
(http://i61.tinypic.com/10ws75t.jpg)
These knobs can be purchased from Carr-Lane Current price are $4.70 each see link below
http://www.carrlane.com/catalog/index.cfm/index.cfm?FuseAction=PartCheck&pn=CL-20-HK-4A&Product_ID=114

This post should give Trevor enough info to put them one the website.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Burns363R on March 01, 2014, 06:54:22 PM
So when can i get one tony?
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on March 01, 2014, 07:05:37 PM
Quote from: Burns363R;27306
So when can i get one tony?
They are ready to ship now! I just learned about the 88-89 needing the taller studs so I wanted to be sure to have everything in stock. I assumed all the TRX had short cushions and only the ATC had tall cushions. The tall cushions that come on the ATC and 88-89 have the little ribs facing up on your frame. (http://i58.tinypic.com/j5i734.jpg)
I also have the 86-87 with the tall studs for those of you that have 88-89 replacement cushions. In time all the latches will have the tall studs. But they were twice the price of the short studs.
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Post by: Fire1 on March 09, 2014, 03:52:50 PM
Here's Pumashines ATC seat latch installed
(http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp71/fire1man2008/BB5ECFDD-7624-4E96-A97D-A1E9EDE75542-2741-000001AC2FF9F463_zpsdd1b335b.jpg)
(http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp71/fire1man2008/1FC0C5EF-2473-4C84-9681-B36C2A00DF5D-2741-000001AC686D4560_zps37ade72e.jpg)
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Dirt man on March 09, 2014, 10:34:23 PM
I would like two for the 88/89 style.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: ATVRacing2 on May 01, 2014, 07:31:46 PM
Does the seat latches come with the hardware to mount?? Such as the nuts?
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on May 01, 2014, 11:01:24 PM
Quote from: ATVRacing2;32863
Does the seat latches come with the hardware to mount?? Such as the nuts?
 The seat latch is a copy of OEM bolt pattern. All you need is the nuts you take off, put the new latch in its place and put your OEM nuts back on.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: ATVRacing2 on May 03, 2014, 10:11:57 PM
Quote from: Pumashine;32881
The seat latch is a copy of OEM bolt pattern. All you need is the nuts you take off, put the new latch in its place and put your OEM nuts back on.


Ok Thanks, I will be ordering the 1988 Seat latch from you from your site.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on May 03, 2014, 10:17:11 PM
Quote from: ATVRacing2;33009
Ok Thanks, I will be ordering the 1988 Seat latch from you from your site.
I apologize for not posting how these go on. Its real simple. I will post the procedure ASAP!
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: ATVRacing2 on May 04, 2014, 11:43:31 AM
Quote from: Pumashine;33010
I apologize for not posting how these go on. Its real simple. I will post the procedure ASAP!


Thanks Pumashine for all the help. I went ahead and sent a PM to you and to let you know I just purchased the 1988 Seat Latch from you from your site. Thanks again.
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Flyin_250r on May 12, 2014, 09:40:17 PM
Have these ready?  I'd love to have one for my lobo and maybe an engine stand
Title: New seat latch for 2014
Post by: Pumashine on May 12, 2014, 10:08:29 PM
Quote from: Flyin_250r;33844
Have these ready?  I'd love to have one for my lobo and maybe an engine stand
Yes, they are ready as are the engine stands.