Re: [ST] Seat Release...

["Richard D'Amours" <rdamours@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It's happened to me too.  I've also reached around the back of the bike and
straightened the path of the cable that leads to the latch to help unlock
it.

Bitch slapping the seat has worked for me also.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick & Joyce" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 9:24 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] Seat Release...


> Make sure the key is fully inserted into the lock on the left
> side rear of the bike.  While exerting a gentle-but-firm
> counter-clockwise turning force on the key, sharply smack the
> center of the rear of the seat.  The key should turn the rest of
> the way and the rear of the seat will pop up.
> --
> Rick in Oregon
> '01 Sprint ST
>
>
> > I'm new to list. Just purchased '02 ST last Saturday. Got it
> home, went to
> > wash & wax, and could not get the seat off. Tried pressure on
> rear of seat
> > while turning key, and pounded on and tugged on and still no
> luck.
> >
> > Any ideas or will I have to return to dealership 100 miles
> away?
>
>
>
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