Feelfree Gravity Seat Tuning/Maintenance Tips

[@300hiker]

Great tip and demo at 9:00!

[@allurse31]

Just purchased a Feelfree Lure 11.5 secondhand in Australia. Coastal area to the sea and I know my gravity seat needs a little care and maintenance Great help.

[@derbytowntom]

Thanks for the great tips! I've been wrestling with my seat ever since I bought it years ago. This helps immensely!

[@zoommaster7253]

Bought the lure 11.5v2. This fixed my seat issue thank you

[@AAA37087]

Thanks for these useful tips. I just unwrapped a new Lure 11.5 today and had to really wrestle with the seat to make it go down. I think this might do the trick! Can’t wait to try it.

[@SirMerkzA1ot]

Literally me 2 days ago lol.

[@k9kayaks]

Great details on maintenance easy to listen too 👍🎣

[@Steve-dy8xq]

Nice video but you're saying to use blue loctite, when you have a red container in the video? CN you explain? Ty guy

[@javierl.xaviman8086]

Great vídeo, thanks for share.. dos have any video of maintenece of eight ball steering and ruder beaver tail of FF lure

[@BigMIKEE410]

I check my rudder pin screw every time before i go out because i lost the pin once and almost had the whole assembly come apart on the water

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

Two things will fix that. I blue loctite the screw on all of the rudders I install. Also, if you can install it so one of the R pins is inside the frame of the rudder itself, the pin won't fall out if it does come loose. It will just go until the clip hits the rudder frame and stay there. I've had my beavertail on my Moken since they first came out and have never had to touch it.

[@lionelschmidt4127]

Just bought a used Lure10 with gravity seat. Watched this video and understood what happened. The bolt and black plastic piece are missing and the spring has a sharp bend. How do I get new pieces? The right side was OK, the left side is missing.

[@unclebilloutdoors136]

Did this to my seat as well. Haven't had any problems since.

[@jklavarta53]

What cart would you recommend for a lure 13 5 right now I have a Malone Traverse that I use on others kayaks I own but looking to upgrade do you have any recommendations thanks

[@laujkiatong]

Have you found a way to make the rudder cable easier to pull. I've been trying a different ways and cnt seem to get it fixed

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

Indeed! I can do a video on that next!

[@flynnsjflynn]

Thanks. How do you recommend protecting the gravity seat from the sun.

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

I don't worry about it. Maybe spray a bit of 303 on it or take the seat out and store inside.

[@eddiemanning2719]

Could I put one of this gravity seats in my Native 14.5 kayak. I have a bad back too. It looks really comfortable.

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

Honestly not sure if it would fit. It is custom made for the Lure so I doubt it. Best bet would be to find a dealer or friend nearby that can try it out for you.

[@HowieDewitt7575]

What will straighen the frame up, mine is crooked from the factory, almost cut my finger off try to lower it and it fell as i sat down

[@HowieDewitt7575]

Starting to regret buying the damn thing...

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

Interesting. You could put pressure on it..... But I would just contact your dealer or Feelfree customer service to see what your options are for replacing the frame/seat. I had one bent one and getting it back true and square is near impossible..... And it weakens the frame if you keep bending it.

[@stevebeavers7091]

Where can I buy replacement springs, as I bought my feel free 11.5 v1 used and was missing a couple bolts and seat rod which I just bought but cant find the springs anywhere Thanks

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

I'd reach out to [e-mail]. They can help you get parts.

[@davidcooper6141]

Thank you!!!

[@martinlarkin9624]

How do you attach the straps in the front under the seat. Do they attach along the side wall or do they cross. Please advise. Thanks

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

I just run em straight.

[@martinlarkin9624]

@@SmallCraftFisherman thanks, just connect the buckles and tighten the straps correct. Just a newbie. Received my 11.5 v2 kayak last Friday here in Canada and just waiting for the opportunity to try it out. Thanks again.Great tips and videos for me to watch.

[@Steve-dy8xq]

Scratch that...I see...the glue is blue. Lol. In a red container 😂. Ty again for the video!

[@zackmorehouse]

Thank you

[@kurleys]

I need another frame smh I ran over my seat and bent the frame all up 😐 but thats one tuff seat!

[@Vortex_VR_YT]

Can you use/upgrade the high back rest to work on the original gravity seat?

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

Indeed! It is an upgrade you can get from your dealer or Feelfree direct!

[@chexlemeneux4907]

Maybe you can provide some ideas for me. I have a lure 2 and my rear seat has play when I am pedaling. The securement straps are as tight as I can get them but I still have play. When I pedal, the seat will rock back off the deck of the boat approximately an inch and a half. I thought about placing small wooden wedges between the frame and the deck under the straps to minimize the issue but I don't think that is a permanent solution. Any ideas on how I can get the straps any tighter?

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

Try cris crossing the straps. That seems to help keep the seat planted for me.

[@chexlemeneux4907]

@@SmallCraftFisherman Didn't think of that. Thanks, I'll give it a shot.

[@chexlemeneux4907]

I tried it but the straps aren't long enough.

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

Do you have the straps with the single release button on top or the side clip release buttons?

[@chexlemeneux4907]

@@SmallCraftFisherman they are just regular straps with an adjustment buckle at one end that bolt to the deck on each end. I loosend the straps as far as they would go but no luck.

[@martinlarkin9624]

Tyler, in your maintenance video, you mentioned the pedal axle has issues at times. Can you tell me what the axle size is. I'm trying to install new pedals, but the ones I bought the 25Nine Bushido BMX Pedals do not fit. I thought they were Universal. If you can tell me I will buy better replacement Pedals. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

I can't recall what size it is but there are only two pedal sizes typically. 9/16 or 1/2. So whichever size your Bushidos are it should be the other size.

[@martinlarkin9624]

@@SmallCraftFisherman Thanks Tyler. The Bushidos I have are 9/16, so I will check to see if a 1/2" is available for purchase and try them. Much appreciated.

[@martinlarkin9624]

Hi Tyler, thanks for your insight. I reached out to Feel Free and like other items on the kayak, the pedal axes are custom, so I think the 9/16" or 1/2" will not work, so I guess I have to order new Pedals from Feel Free if they are ever damaged. Thanks again for your insight.

[@martinlarkin9624]

Tyler, I was watching your pedal drive maintenance video and you mention White lithium grease. Can you also tell me if just lithium grease is fine and what tip are you using on the grease gun. Your insight is greatly appreciated.

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

I'm not familiar with any lithium other than white. Main thing is that it is a low-heat lubricant I think..... as for the grease gun you can get the greaserts that thread right into the holes. Can't recall the thread size, but then you have to put them in/out, etc. A needle tip for the grease gun works well though. Something like this www.amazon.com/LockNLube-Narrow-Needle-Dispenser/dp/B0779FK9CZ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=grease+gun+needle+tip&qid=1623073518&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFMMTk1Wk9CRjgxQzcmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwMjM3NjcxMVVLVlhWTlQ2SUkzJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMjI3NjUzOTc0MlBXQVo2QUkwJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[@dustinfarris3311]

Where can you buy the bolts if you've lost one

[@SmallCraftFisherman]

From your dealer or Feelfree

[@ReeceLifeDadLife]

Thanks for the tip.

[@robertdillahayii4763]

So all being said. Should we not buy a feelfree?