10-06-2021, 09:55 AM | #21 |
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10-06-2021, 03:39 PM | #22 |
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Re: New ECO Battery, New worry!
I've got that one covered! My bike lock key and golf cart ignition key goes on my truck key ring and this one would too. If I lose that ring when I'm out, I can't ride the cart, my truck or my bikes! So I'm real careful with it.
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10-06-2021, 03:40 PM | #23 | |
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10-06-2021, 03:50 PM | #24 | |
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Regardless, I really want to also lock the seat, for the added benefit that I won't need to strap the seat down when I trailer the cart backwards as I do. I will come up with something simple and unique and appreciate all of the ideas you guys have given me. When I come up with something, I'll probably hear you all say "what a great idea". Or not........ |
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10-06-2021, 04:04 PM | #25 |
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10-06-2021, 09:18 PM | #26 |
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10-10-2021, 03:41 PM | #27 |
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I finally came up with a solution that I really like. I wanted to be able to lock the seat and still give me quick access to my accessory switches. I also wanted to be able to leave it unlocked when I don't need to secure it.
Here are some photos of the process I used: It starts with this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GPF6898...roduct_details I used a 3" x 3" 10 ga. steel plate for the seat connection. I happened to have it here but if I were to do it again, I would just use some 1-1/2" flat stock bent at a 60 degree angle. This mounts to the aluminum seat frame and then the hasp bolts to this. The earlier photos show the hasp pop riveted to the angle, but I wanted something more secure and installed the bolts later. |
10-10-2021, 03:46 PM | #28 |
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Here are some more: (The locking mechanism is mounted to the seat back support.)
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10-10-2021, 03:53 PM | #29 |
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10-10-2021, 04:09 PM | #30 |
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Re: New ECO Battery, New worry! Not anymore!
As I said, this turned out better than I expected. It is easy to access, fairly unnoticeable, and keeps the seat locked down very tight. I know a determined thief can just break the locking mechanism off with a hammer, but at that point nothing would have stopped him.
A side benefit of this is I can turn off the run/tow switch which will prevent someone from jumping out the ignition switch. Even though my ignition switch is not golf cart parts, a phillips screwdriver will let some one jump it out by opening the dash. This will definitely slow them down. Here are some final photos: |
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