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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Z71 on December 16, 2012, 05:56:01 PM

Title: Stuck seat
Post by: Z71 on December 16, 2012, 05:56:01 PM
I need help with releasing my stock seat.  I took off the seat to check the rear brake fluid level and then put the seat back on.  Somehow the middle brackets did not engage, so the middle of the seat is floating, but it is locked and now I cannot turn the key in the seat lock to release the seat.  Is there any trick to do this?

I think I did something like this before but I do not remember how I managed to turn the key in the lock to release the seat.
Title: Re: Stuck seat
Post by: Z71 on December 16, 2012, 06:42:15 PM
I got it to release by gently pushing on the back of the seat while turning the key.   :)
Title: Re: Stuck seat
Post by: pistole on December 16, 2012, 06:48:35 PM
- insert key.

- push down HARD onto the rear portion of the seat.

- turn key.

.
Title: Re: Stuck seat
Post by: Elfmaze on December 16, 2012, 07:25:15 PM
I prefer the fonz move.  a light thump with fist on back of seat
Title: Re: Stuck seat
Post by: jamiemac on December 16, 2012, 07:49:05 PM
Glad You got it loose. I was going to suggest a sawzall.
Title: Re: Stuck seat
Post by: maxtog on December 16, 2012, 09:28:50 PM
Quote from: Elfmaze on December 16, 2012, 07:25:15 PM
I prefer the fonz move.  a light thump with fist on back of seat

I prefer giving it the middle finger sometimes.
Title: Re: Stuck seat
Post by: connie1 on December 16, 2012, 09:57:40 PM
Trade it.
Title: Re: Stuck seat
Post by: VirginiaJim on December 17, 2012, 04:11:44 AM
TWSWD (That's What Steve Would Do)
Title: Re: Stuck seat
Post by: MGvaleri on December 17, 2012, 12:26:03 PM
Sit on the seat and passenger seat bouncing turn the key. ;)


MGvalerio. 8)
Title: Re: Stuck seat
Post by: SimpleSimon on December 18, 2012, 09:09:28 AM
Quote from: MGvaleri on December 17, 2012, 12:26:03 PM
Sit on the seat and passenger seat bouncing turn the key. ;)


MGvalerio. 8)

Mi piace il tuo modo di pensare! Moglie no, ragazza sì. :)
Title: Re: Stuck seat
Post by: novacon on December 18, 2012, 01:48:36 PM
Steve would place fob on seat and wait for the mad power of key pass to magically work it's wonders.
Title: Re: Stuck seat
Post by: VirginiaJim on December 18, 2012, 04:16:13 PM
And it would.......for him.