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Old 20-10-09, 09:00 PM   #1
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Default Seat lock failed - how to remove seat?

Hi Guys and Gals,


Got a bit of a problem. I tried to remove the pillion seat tonight, turned the key and nothing. It won't come off. I've been using it every now and then and it's never done this before.

Does anyone know how to get a pillion seat off when the key doesn't work? Is it even possible? I've got my wallet and other odds and ends under there.

I'll be phoning Suzuki in the morning to get it looked at as my bike is only just over a year old, so still under warranty.


But any help would go down a treat,


Cheers



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Old 20-10-09, 09:04 PM   #2
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Default Re: HELP I'm stuck....

Are you turning the key the right way?

Is the lock body turning in the Plastic as you turn the key. They're only held in with a clip. If it is try to stop it moving as you turn the key.
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Old 20-10-09, 09:06 PM   #3
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Default Re: HELP I'm stuck....

Thanks for the Very quick reply madness.

I'll just pop out right now and have a look.


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Old 20-10-09, 09:13 PM   #4
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Default Re: HELP I'm stuck....

Hey madness just tried it. No joy.

The key will only turn clockwise, can't remember how much it used to turn but only turns a tiny bit. Like not even an 8th of a turn. When i press the seat down afterwards I hear a click like something has disengaged, but it's still solid.

Any other ideas?
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Old 20-10-09, 09:20 PM   #5
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Default Re: HELP I'm stuck....

Push down on the seat when you turn the key.
I load the "boot" of my daytona with crap all the time and it does stick from timt to time.
If you push down it helps the catch to disengage.
Have you got a windproof or anything under the seat that could be caught in the catch?
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Old 20-10-09, 09:24 PM   #6
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Default Re: HELP I'm stuck....

have you tired pushing the pillion seat down and then turning the key simultaneously, (so with your left hand push down on the seat and with your right hand turn the key).

when my underseat compartment is completely full it pushes upwards on the cowl so i have to compress it down a bit then try opening it. Try it it may work, even though yours is the pillion seat.

edit: speedplay beat me to it
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Old 20-10-09, 09:28 PM   #7
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Default Re: HELP I'm stuck....

Speedplay and ahmedf, cheers for the info.

Going out right now to try that. Think i did lean on the seat last time, but going to try again anyway. Don't want to leave my wallet in my bike all night just in case.
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Old 20-10-09, 09:35 PM   #8
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Default Re: HELP I'm stuck....

If that doesn't help, maybe try to lift the seat a bit and try to push the unlocking mechanism with a flat screwdriver.
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Old 20-10-09, 09:44 PM   #9
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Unbolt the Grey sidepanels , then unbolt the main seat , you should be able to get a hand in there and up into the rear section to get at your wallet for the time being .
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Old 20-10-09, 09:47 PM   #10
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spray wd 40 on your key and insert into the keyhole...keep doing this will help if its a seized barrel..u should do this on your ign and tank cap reg too
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