Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Now for a question....
my rear seat bolt is loose in the fender. upon removing the rear seat it's obvious that I'm missing the fastening part that the bolt screws into the fender. any ideas on what the threaded part is, i.e. a pressed threaded insert, or a stationary bolt on the underside of the fender? what would be the best way to fix it?

Thanks to everyone again.

Frank