Seat lock problem...

roguegeek · August 30, 2006, 09:43:30 AM

So I decided I was going to ride the GS around this last weekend, but had a little trouble doing so. The battery died so I was going to hook it up to my trickle charger overnight. Problem is, I can't get to the battery because the seat lock wont turn. It's been sitting for a couple of months now, but I wouldn't think that's enough time to kill the lock. I can get the key in, but it simply wont turn. Already broke 2 keys trying. Thoughts?

Quote from: Happytrack44 on August 13, 2006, 07:15:33 PM
Light candles at both ends of the bike and assume the lotus position on the floor facing the lock. Draw your entire being into focus on the keyway and think Free Thougths.

I already tried this. No luck.

NiceGuysFinishLast · August 30, 2006, 09:57:29 AM

Are the keys duplicates? Cuz I've heard several times on here that a spare key won't fit into the seat lock without being finished first. You could do what I did. Crash the bike. Then the tail plastics fall off. Bam, no need to use the seat lock.

roguegeek · August 30, 2006, 10:06:19 AM

One key was original and one was a duplicate. Only have one more original and a crap load of duplicates. Duplicates work fine in both the ignition and tank.

LimaXray · August 30, 2006, 10:12:15 AM

try squirting a little graphite lubricant in the lock and see if that helps... jiggle the key around for a bit to try to get it to go but don't force it, just jiggle. if doesn't work, try squirting some WD40 in there

NiceGuysFinishLast · August 30, 2006, 10:12:32 AM

Hmm. I know I've read on here how to get under the seat without a key. Lemme do a search and see what I can find.

NiceGuysFinishLast · August 30, 2006, 10:17:43 AM

got it

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=5017.0

NiceGuysFinishLast · August 30, 2006, 10:19:42 AM

Bwahaha.. I was searching.. and ran across my own post earlier in this thread..

roguegeek · August 30, 2006, 11:18:26 AM

Nice nice. I'll try the cable and needlenose pliers thing when I get home tonight along with the WD40.

TragicImage · August 30, 2006, 12:01:40 PM

Quote from: roguegeek on August 30, 2006, 11:18:26 AM
Nice nice. I'll try the cable and needlenose pliers thing when I get home tonight along with the WD40.

dude, you cursed me.... I went out to try and put something under my seat, and then the seat wouldn't latch.... I was like MOTHERFACKER JINXED ME!!!

then I realized what a tard I am.... and everything was OK

ducati_nolan · August 30, 2006, 02:57:30 PM

Sometimes mine is a little bit difficult to open as well, but it's much easier if you push down on the seat to take the pressure off the latch while you turn the key.

roguegeek · August 30, 2006, 05:56:43 PM

Quote from: TragicImage on August 30, 2006, 12:01:40 PM
Quote from: roguegeek on August 30, 2006, 11:18:26 AM
Nice nice. I'll try the cable and needlenose pliers thing when I get home tonight along with the WD40.

dude, you cursed me.... I went out to try and put something under my seat, and then the seat wouldn't latch.... I was like MOTHERFACKER JINXED ME!!!

then I realized what a tard I am.... and everything was OK

Man, that's what you get! And that's how I roll!

tussey · August 30, 2006, 06:01:21 PM

thread jacK:

my lock literally fell apart. It's not there any more. The only thing left is the wire and a metal clip. If I bought a new lock assem what would I have to do get it to work with my existing key?

werase643 · August 30, 2006, 07:08:33 PM

take to a locksmith and have him/her fit the lock tumblers to the key

or

send a key and lock to happytrack....robert in NC
and he will fix it for cheap and send it back to you

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