EC300 - 2012 - Seat upgrade/release from above

[jocser]

Hi guys,

Due to a little crash my licenseplate holder (the part thats supports the rear fender) is broken. So now I have to rely on duckt tape at the moment.

at first I ordered this one: http://www.enduropuro.it/shop/en/license-plate/377-gasgas-2012-seat-updating-kit.html
but now it appears they dont stock it anymore and it is no longer produced by gasgas.

So now they've adviced me to order this one:
http://www.enduropuro.it/shop/en/license-plate/465-rear-fender-support-12-15.html

shape is exactly the same for 12-15 models, but on the 2012 the seat is mounted by a screw from below, but for 2013-... models, the seat is mounted by a screw on top. They tell me to modify the seat that it can be screwed from on top.
I have to admit that it would be nice to have it from above with a quarter twist bolt, but when I just drill a hole through the seat and seat cover, dirt and rain will get in.

Any tips here?

anyone who already did this?

thanks for your stories or tips!

grtzzz

 

[gasgasman]

You could use a seat cover off the 2013 bike. There's a grommet in the cover that seals out water etc.

 

[Cox76y]

Don't know if it's what your after but I have the 2012r. I simply drilled a hole through the seat cover and support. I inserted a bolt n lock nut with a washer top and bottom. I tighten it up and I have never had a problem with water out dirt entering the seat. Not as quick as a dzeus screw though..