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I got this idea from some guys on another forum. It's a pewter belt buckle. If you search "Arrow Head Pewter Belt Buckle" you should be able to find it on Amazon or eBay. You may have to wait a bit as it seems there has been a run on them. LOL. I ordered one and it got back-ordered. Only took a week so I was happy.
The process:
1. Carefully cut off the belt loop and the "pin" from the back of the buckle with a metal cutting disk. (Dremel or angle grinder)
2. Drill a countersunk hole for a new countersunk type allen head bolt to replace stock seat bolt. (dimensions: 8mm x 1.25mm x 20mm) I used a stainless steel bolt. The bolt should sit flush with the surface of the buckle.
3. Finish the buckle how ever you desire. It looks good in pewter and I've seen guys go with a bronze color. I used gold leaf.
4. Add 3 small vinyl bumpers to the back. Local hardware store should have these. I had to trim some thickness from the front bumper so the buckle would sit level. The buckle will sit on these bumper which will protect your paint. They are self-adhesive but I added a drop of 5 minute epoxy for good measure.
5. I then used a press in type bolt cover. It presses into the allen socket of the bolt. Press it into your bolt. Drill a hole in a block of wood to hold the bolt securely and tap the center of the cover with a set punch, (use a nail if you don't have one), to give the drill bit a place to start. Drill a hole the same size as the pin you want to use. Pop the cover out, add some epoxy and slip it over your pin. Once it cures, you can press it into the allen head bolt once the arrow head is installed. It should fit snug. If not, you can manipulate the prongs with a screw driver for a tighter fit. You can add a small ring of Velcro under the pin for more security.
Another option is to use a coin with double-sided tape. It would need to be replaced each time you remove the bolt so if you change from 2-up to solo often, it could get tedious.
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The process:
1. Carefully cut off the belt loop and the "pin" from the back of the buckle with a metal cutting disk. (Dremel or angle grinder)
2. Drill a countersunk hole for a new countersunk type allen head bolt to replace stock seat bolt. (dimensions: 8mm x 1.25mm x 20mm) I used a stainless steel bolt. The bolt should sit flush with the surface of the buckle.
3. Finish the buckle how ever you desire. It looks good in pewter and I've seen guys go with a bronze color. I used gold leaf.
4. Add 3 small vinyl bumpers to the back. Local hardware store should have these. I had to trim some thickness from the front bumper so the buckle would sit level. The buckle will sit on these bumper which will protect your paint. They are self-adhesive but I added a drop of 5 minute epoxy for good measure.
5. I then used a press in type bolt cover. It presses into the allen socket of the bolt. Press it into your bolt. Drill a hole in a block of wood to hold the bolt securely and tap the center of the cover with a set punch, (use a nail if you don't have one), to give the drill bit a place to start. Drill a hole the same size as the pin you want to use. Pop the cover out, add some epoxy and slip it over your pin. Once it cures, you can press it into the allen head bolt once the arrow head is installed. It should fit snug. If not, you can manipulate the prongs with a screw driver for a tighter fit. You can add a small ring of Velcro under the pin for more security.
Another option is to use a coin with double-sided tape. It would need to be replaced each time you remove the bolt so if you change from 2-up to solo often, it could get tedious.
