30 replies to this topic

[Goody]

Well I did it, I bought the SCIC and I am not sorry I did, what a handfull of speed. a couple of questions, can you take the saets out to clean under them, and on the photos of the 4tec they show a mirror but they don't have one on the SCIC, whats the deal ?

[jpeezy]

Well I did it, I bought the SCIC and I am not sorry I did, what a handfull of speed. a couple of questions, can you take the saets out to clean under them, and on the photos of the 4tec they show a mirror but they don't have one on the SCIC, whats the deal ?

I used to own a 4-Tec. I'm pretty sure the seats are riveted in place and should not be removed. The mirror shown on the web site is not available. Sorry.

jpeezy

[stevenh]

Well I did it, I bought the SCIC and I am not sorry I did, what a handfull of speed. a couple of questions, can you take the saets out to clean under them, and on the photos of the 4tec they show a mirror but they don't have one on the SCIC, whats the deal ?

You can remove the seats, but you might have to replace the little plastic things they are mounted with. When I had my Sportster 4-tec, I had to put one back in that was not installed correctly (center seat after a fuel system recall). The seats are mounted with those ribbed plastic inserts that only like to go one way, but they will come out with enough force. I was able to get my center seat back in without issues.

Steve

[jpeezy]

Well I did it, I bought the SCIC and I am not sorry I did, what a handfull of speed. a couple of questions, can you take the saets out to clean under them, and on the photos of the 4tec they show a mirror but they don't have one on the SCIC, whats the deal ?

You can remove the seats, but you might have to replace the little plastic things they are mounted with. When I had my Sportster 4-tec, I had to put one back in that was not installed correctly (center seat after a fuel system recall). The seats are mounted with those ribbed plastic inserts that only like to go one way, but they will come out with enough force. I was able to get my center seat back in without issues.

Steve

Those plastic thingys are rivets that are not meant to be taken out. The man ask could you take the seats out for cleaning. I don't think you are supposed to remove the seats. jmho

jpeezy

[stevenh]

Well I did it, I bought the SCIC and I am not sorry I did, what a handfull of speed. a couple of questions, can you take the saets out to clean under them, and on the photos of the 4tec they show a mirror but they don't have one on the SCIC, whats the deal ?

You can remove the seats, but you might have to replace the little plastic things they are mounted with. When I had my Sportster 4-tec, I had to put one back in that was not installed correctly (center seat after a fuel system recall). The seats are mounted with those ribbed plastic inserts that only like to go one way, but they will come out with enough force. I was able to get my center seat back in without issues.

Steve

Those plastic thingys are rivets that are not meant to be taken out. The man ask could you take the seats out for cleaning. I don't think you are supposed to remove the seats. jmho

jpeezy

No, they were not rivets (at least not rivets that I have seen). They were plastic devices designed to be inserted one way (like those used in cars). They can be pulled out and re-inserted with some force without breaking them. I agree that removing them for cleaning would not be a great idea since you do run a risk of breaking the plastic pieces. They screw into the base of the seat and I am sure you could get a great deal on replacements from your dealer (not).

Steve

[thumper]

i have enquired about the mirror - they are available - you are referring to the molded mirror to the right of the dash - yeh

well we can get them in the uk for $150 fitted from seadoo - gen part - but all you can see is you shoulder!!!

seadoo also doo a ski mirror for mounting on the left side of the helm - it comes on a pole and is 8x3" and is convex - much better view and they are only $40 in the uk

i have one on the way should be here later today will post piccy if you wanna see it later

[Goody]

Thanks that would be great

[thumper]

ok i will post tomorrow.

[thumper]

sorry goody mirror not here yet have to w8 till monday if thats ok. will keep you posted - damn couriers.

[jpeezy]

Well I did it, I bought the SCIC and I am not sorry I did, what a handfull of speed. a couple of questions, can you take the saets out to clean under them, and on the photos of the 4tec they show a mirror but they don't have one on the SCIC, whats the deal ?

You can remove the seats, but you might have to replace the little plastic things they are mounted with. When I had my Sportster 4-tec, I had to put one back in that was not installed correctly (center seat after a fuel system recall). The seats are mounted with those ribbed plastic inserts that only like to go one way, but they will come out with enough force. I was able to get my center seat back in without issues.

Steve

Those plastic thingys are rivets that are not meant to be taken out. The man ask could you take the seats out for cleaning. I don't think you are supposed to remove the seats. jmho

jpeezy

No, they were not rivets (at least not rivets that I have seen). They were plastic devices designed to be inserted one way (like those used in cars). They can be pulled out and re-inserted with some force without breaking them. I agree that removing them for cleaning would not be a great idea since you do run a risk of breaking the plastic pieces. They screw into the base of the seat and I am sure you could get a great deal on replacements from your dealer (not).

Steve

They are not meant to be routinely removed and replaced for cleaning. Period!

jpeezy

[thumper]

my port arm rest recently came off and there is no way its going back on without the little white plastic rivets - so i would agree - dont take them off - unless you have a load of spare rivets.

[thumper]

goody - heres the mirror and various other pics for you - it works really well - has a good wide angle due to it being convex - comes off in seconds leaving bracket as shown and fits in front storage box - just need to drill 2 4mm or 1/8inch holes and thats it.

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[thumper]

heres another

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[thumper]

the bracket

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[thumper]

and another

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[Goody]

Thanks Thumper, Looks great How much did it set you back?

[thumper]

£29.79 so about $50 - but i bet they are only say $20 in the us!

[gofast]

Hello from"sunny"fla. Bought my SPORTSTER SCIC two weeks ago , its rained nearly every day since ,just missed ext warrenty Still breaking in but feels great! Could you give a site or address to get that mirror. thanks

[thumper]

sorry i missed this one have posted under mirrors

[Goody]

I found the mirror at Overtons for $36