I know I am thick, but. - SV650.org

02-12-07, 07:28 PM

I cant find the front seat release!!
The rear seat - no problem, on the left side rear panel. Quite suprised about the room under there.
But for the life of me I cant get the front seat off.

I am trying to get to the battery because the bike I bought just yesterday from a Honda dealer in Preston wont start.
Hoping its just the battery gone dead, but cant get to it to see for myself.

Any help gratefully recieved.
Thanks,

Alan

mr.anderson · 02-12-07, 07:30 PM

Never opened up a curvey, but on a pointy, you have to remove the plastic two side panels with allen keys and then you the see the bolts that hold the seat down, also allen keys.

Sure someone with a curvey will be along soon with real advice though.

02-12-07, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.anderson

Never opened up a curvey, but on a pointy, you have to remove the plastic two side panels with allen keys and then you the see the bolts that hold the seat down, also allen keys.

Sure someone with a curvey will be along soon with real advice though.

as above for a curvy

mr.anderson · 02-12-07, 07:31 PM

Big of you to admit that you're not perfect. Good on you.

Lissa · 02-12-07, 07:31 PM

You have to remove the two side panels to release the front seat. For that you need two different sized allen keys which should be in the tool kit.

02-12-07, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.anderson

Never opened up a curvey, but on a pointy, you have to remove the plastic two side panels with allen keys and then you the see the bolts that hold the seat down, also allen keys.

Sure someone with a curvey will be along soon with real advice though.

Same on a curvy.

Lissa · 02-12-07, 07:33 PM

This may be a stupid question, but you do know you have to pull the clutch in to start the bike?

02-12-07, 07:35 PM

Cheers guys - that took all of about 5 minutes to get the answer to.

I presume that my assumption that I will get to the battery under the front seat is correct - then I have to find someone who has got even the 1st idea about whether the problem is being caused by the battery.

Basically it sounds like the battery is dead - but thats as much as my knowledge permits.

Alan

Lissa · 02-12-07, 07:36 PM

Does it turn over at all?

Have you got an alarm/immobiliser?

02-12-07, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maultin

Cheers guys - that took all of about 5 minutes to get the answer to.

I presume that my assumption that I will get to the battery under the front seat is correct - then I have to find someone who has got even the 1st idea about whether the problem is being caused by the battery.

Basically it sounds like the battery is dead - but thats as much as my knowledge permits.

Alan

where are you?

02-12-07, 07:28 PM	#1
maultin Guest Posts: n/a	I know I am thick, but. I cant find the front seat release!! The rear seat - no problem, on the left side rear panel. Quite suprised about the room under there. But for the life of me I cant get the front seat off. I am trying to get to the battery because the bike I bought just yesterday from a Honda dealer in Preston wont start. Hoping its just the battery gone dead, but cant get to it to see for myself. Any help gratefully recieved. Thanks, Alan Last edited by maultin; 04-12-07 at 09:07 AM.

02-12-07, 07:30 PM	#2
mr.anderson Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South West London Posts: 531	Re: I know I am thick, but............. Never opened up a curvey, but on a pointy, you have to remove the plastic two side panels with allen keys and then you the see the bolts that hold the seat down, also allen keys. Sure someone with a curvey will be along soon with real advice though.

02-12-07, 07:31 PM	#4
mr.anderson Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South West London Posts: 531	Re: I know I am thick, but............. Big of you to admit that you're not perfect. Good on you.

02-12-07, 07:31 PM	#5
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Re: I know I am thick, but............. You have to remove the two side panels to release the front seat. For that you need two different sized allen keys which should be in the tool kit. __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

02-12-07, 07:33 PM	#7
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Re: I know I am thick, but............. This may be a stupid question, but you do know you have to pull the clutch in to start the bike? __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

02-12-07, 07:35 PM	#8
maultin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I know I am thick, but............. Cheers guys - that took all of about 5 minutes to get the answer to. I presume that my assumption that I will get to the battery under the front seat is correct - then I have to find someone who has got even the 1st idea about whether the problem is being caused by the battery. Basically it sounds like the battery is dead - but thats as much as my knowledge permits. Alan

02-12-07, 07:36 PM	#9
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Re: I know I am thick, but............. Does it turn over at all? Have you got an alarm/immobiliser? __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

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