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simonthackeray Posted - 08/07/2012 : 21:19:29
Has anyone any solution to this? I've a roc n soc moto stool on the Gibraltar base (also fits on my premier 4000 base).

However, it is impossible to stop it spinning. I don't over tighten anything, but after maybe 10 minutes, the seat will just rotate.

Anyone gt any simple suggestions to stop this?

Ideally I want to change to a Silverstone, but am worried it will do the same, plus there did seem to e some problems with delivery a while back. Anyone know f they will be at the NDF this year?
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AndyC Posted - 14/07/2012 : 15:20:53
I like my top to move.

If it's the threaded bit spinning in, I have a couple of Jubilee clips next to each other to set the height. Works perfectly.

Andy
New Boy Posted - 14/07/2012 : 08:59:38
I'd add as a stool the Silverstone has been fantastic and it's been much better for my dodgy back. I just hope Sean is in a better place and had sorted his deliveries and communications out.
New Boy Posted - 14/07/2012 : 08:54:10
The Silverstone has the Gibraltar base on it which does the job perfectly. RnS base is poor just a tune with a bolt. I suspect you'd struggle for it not to slip other than tightening the arse out if it. You could but a gib base and replace the existing one.
Keith the Beat Posted - 11/07/2012 : 19:31:09
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Originally posted by rytenuff

Is it the seat turning on the base shaft or the shaft turning in the base? If it's the seat turning on the shaft then a hole drilled into the shaft where the winged bolt meets it to allow it to enter a little will stop that.



drilled a hole myself in the bases for two roc n soc seat tops I have and it worked out really well.
Gingerthedrummer Posted - 11/07/2012 : 03:54:49
I have a Roc n Soc seat on a Gibraltar base. You're right, the screw does work loose, it's a rubbish bit of design which lets the whole thing down.

I found that a narrow strip of gaffa tape in the recess in the seat post helps a lot because it gives the screw something a bit softer to bit into. The drilled hole isn't a bad idea.
jimfisher Posted - 10/07/2012 : 14:28:59
quote:
Originally posted by rytenuff

Is it the seat turning on the base shaft or the shaft turning in the base? If it's the seat turning on the shaft then a hole drilled into the shaft where the winged bolt meets it to allow it to enter a little will stop that.



This seems like a good idea. I got rid of my Roc n Soc for the same reason, and I now use Gibraltar tops, which have a locking collar, rather than a single wing bolt pin-type mount.
J.
martydrums Posted - 10/07/2012 : 09:50:12
Been totally happy with my Silverstone seat. Took a while to get to me but it was well worth the wait. No spinage on my Canopus (essentially a Gib) base.
jamoca Posted - 10/07/2012 : 09:27:22
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Originally posted by luke3030

I have the same seat and base Simon, but mine doesnt spin. Not sure why it would do that. Not sure if Id buy a Silverstone after what Ive read about them.

I can understand why based on what's happened in the past and what you've heard, but I'd still highly recommend them as a product. You can't really go wrong buying one in stock at a show. Don't order.
luke3030 Posted - 10/07/2012 : 08:35:38
I have the same seat and base Simon, but mine doesnt spin. Not sure why it would do that. Not sure if Id buy a Silverstone after what Ive read about them.
moosetication Posted - 08/07/2012 : 21:46:09
My Silverstone top does not rotate on either my 9608 or Tama bases. Can't speak for the NDF and current state of order fulfilment.

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