Custom Paint Part Removal Issue

[bpt518]

Good morning,
I haven't been on in awhile and I am requesting some help.

I took my bike to get painted by a friend who does really good work, the issue is he could not get off the front plate where the key hole goes to release the seat. I believe he said there were 2 10mm bolts that he removed and it still didn't come off.

If anyone can help or point me the right direction, that would be great.

Thank you in advance.

[Hook#3287]

The middle cover fits into a rubber grommeted slot at the bottom.  You'll need to remove the key cylinder first which has a push/pull device holding it.

https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1998/gl1500c-a-valkyrie/seat

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[bpt518]

Thank you so much.

[Bighead]

Also be very careful putting it back. Tight squeeze and you could scratch your new paint. Ask me how I know

[gordonv]

You also need to unplug the tip sensor that is screwed onto the cover.