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07-30-22, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by brian3069

I have a SR Maxima that has the same binder bolt, it can be tightened with using only a allen wrench. Mine was mounted with the slotted side of the nut facing inside the seat lug. The slotted side is slightly beveled on the edge, I'm thinking that's what holds it in place while it's being tightened. Try flipping the nut, maybe it'll tighten up.

I am intrigued by your post and I think that you are lucky that it clamped and held. I can't imagine a clamping system like that.

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