Backrest removed: what to cover the 3 holes with?

[AaronPDX]

Former owner did this for me and just put in bolts with washers covering the holes. But I fear water will seep through them if the bike's exposed to rain. Anyone have a better solution?

[ScooterLar]

Other than getting your seat recovered or using duct tape to cover up the holes, there's not much else you can do to cover those three holes. I also removed the backrest from my GV seat, and I left the holes uncovered. I just don't ride in the rain.

[AaronPDX]

Thanks for replying, ScooterLar. I hope to avoid the rain too, although easier said than done in Portland. A friend of mine said if even a little moisture gets under the seat then i'll have trouble; i'm not sure how accurate that is. Anyway, I'm thinking maybe some kind of plasticy, rubbery washer might mold to the seat a little better than the metal.

[PapaSoldTheHarley]

Thanks for replying, ScooterLar. I hope to avoid the rain too, although easier said than done in Portland. A friend of mine said if even a little moisture gets under the seat then i'll have trouble; i'm not sure how accurate that is. Anyway, I'm thinking maybe some kind of plasticy, rubbery washer might mold to the seat a little better than the metal.

Brother lived in Portland, there is no avoiding the rain

[Stig / Major Tom]

On other scooters have seen people cover the holes with matching vinyl and a vinyl glue. (BV350 for example....GREAT  scoot with a much disliked back rest) Stll looked pretty lame though.....but better than uncovered holes I guess.
Stig

[TLRam1]

Rubber grommets or bonded sealing washers.

See 4th photo.

http://www.mgb-stuff.org.uk/zscb.htm

Stat-O-Seal is what I was trying to think of.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Earls/361/178006/10002/-1

[AaronPDX]

Thanks guys! I'll explore the 'alternative washers'.

[Dege]

A lurker's wife here. I bought conchos from Tandy Leather to cover the holes on his GV's seat. They come with a screw back for attachment. You might also need a washer depending on the style you choose. Here's a link to their site with all the different choices. http://www.tandyleather.com/en/category/conchos I picked a celtic design in the 1-3/8 inch size. Looks great and you really can't feel them when you're riding.

[AaronPDX]

Great idea, Dege! Stylish too. I'll look into that.

[Stig / Major Tom]

Don't be afraid to think outside the box....
Food stuffs, small cats, photos of Trump or Clinton, etc.

Large Alice

[bman]

I cut down some rubber furniture anti skid pads and glued them in with silicone adhesive.
Looks OK and no leaks.

[newby]

Wow!! You all have given me some GREAT ideas. I think I got this. Conchos covering a vinyl patch glued with vinyl glue. Then, if possible and practical, I will silcone the rubber from furniture skid pads on the inside for an exceptional moisture barrier. Thanks everyone!  😎