2001 196 Pedestal questions

[01ChamP196]

Hey guys! Few things. First, my pedestals fit in the holes but are a PITA to remove. Takes 2 grown men and a strap wrench. Anybody ran into this and got a fix for it? I believe they are 1.77 inch Swivl-Eze snap lock pedestals.

Another related question. When I was pulling out the bike seat, the little clip that holds the gas cylinder in snapped. Can I get that clip or do I have to buy an entire new pedestal.

Thanks

[SCOTT196]

They are 1.75 thats why the 1.77 u have is so tight .I sanded my hole and the pedestal to get it to fit easier .They only used 1.75 for a few years .

[n_gong]

If you have an old office chair with a gas lift for height adjustments you can find a clip there, just be careful when picking up the chair later, if you remember.
I had ordered a couple gas lifts from Amazon for office chairs to fix two of my seat posts.
Nelson

[MMosher]

Convert it to the pin style and be done with it. Worth the money in new seat pedestals. Takes about 30 seconds with a rubber mallet.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Swivl-Eze...ref=nb_sb_noss

[Mizzou211]

Convert it to the pin style and be done with it. Worth the money in new seat pedestals. Takes about 30 seconds with a rubber mallet.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Swivl-Eze...ref=nb_sb_noss

I bought two of these to convert both pedestals on my 196. But, when I went to install the first one, I didn't lube it or sand the hole at all. BIG mistake. Wound up having to cut it our with a saw and a chisel. Only got it about half way in when it seized up. Took hours. I haven't gone back to do it the right way yet, but still plan to later this spring. I need two new pedestals anyway so the time is right.

[Tx Champ]

I've used a DeWalt DAFE1F0810 80 grit flapsander to relieve mine and finished up with a DAFE1E1810 180 grit to smooth it up, and it worked like a charm. In fact, the hole I use at the bow now fits a little loose so sand a little and try the fit. My 210 has two pedestal holes on the front. One for guys with long legs & the other for guys with really long legs. I don't fall into either of those categories

[01ChamP196]

Thanks for all the feedback! I think I'm gonna go with sanding the holes and hoping to find a clip.

[Tx Champ]

I bought a bag of clips off of ebay a while back. If I haven't put them up where I wouldn't forget where, I'll send you one. PM me your address.

[01ChamP196]

I bought a bag of clips off of ebay a while back. If I haven't put them up where I wouldn't forget where, I'll send you one. PM me your address.

PM Sent

[fastfiat]

I've used a DeWalt DAFE1F0810 80 grit flapsander to relieve mine and finished up with a DAFE1E1810 180 grit to smooth it up, and it worked like a charm. In fact, the hole I use at the bow now fits a little loose so sand a little and try the fit. My 210 has two pedestal holes on the front. One for guys with long legs & the other for guys with really long legs. I don't fall into either of those categories

This. Exactly what i did. I originally machined a plug like the one from amazon but out of aluminum. Bronzed bush in the center and o ringed on the outside for a snug fit. I used an offset post for more leg room but after a bit felt like it put too much stress on the deck so i went back to the original.