AJS Model 31 Seat Mounting questions:

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but my seat mounting bolts near the shocks have loose nuts on the inside of the frame that are nearly impossible to get to. It looks like they should have welded nuts inside so the bolts can easily be removed without a second tool. Is there a trick?

Also: the seat appears to rest pretty heavily on the rear fender. This will mar the paint eventually. Is there supposed to be a foam or rubber cushion to protect the paint?
Jaydee

The seat mounting bolt nuts on my bike (1959 Model 31 deluxe) are also loose and a right pain to tighten. I see no evidence that the nuts were ever welded.

No foam under my seat. Not sure if there was any originally.