HOZ
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If it an't broke, don't fix it
Arlington, Wa.
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« on: December 11, 2009, 02:48:09 AM » |
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I can't seem to get the seat off my Interstate. My tourer is easy and I thought that the I/S would be too. Is there something else I need to do besides use the key in the center cover? Do I need to remove the bolt behind the passenger seat? Feel kind of dumb asking this question but when in doubt ask. TIA  |
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VRCC #1555
98' Tourer (Black) 157,000mi
99' I/S (Green & Silver) 45,700mi
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roboto65
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« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2009, 04:36:11 AM » |
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Not that I know of should just push the front down and turn the key and lift off at least my Seats come off that way I have a Stock seat and a Corbin..
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Allen Rugg VRCC #30806 1999 Illusion Blue Valkyrie Interstate 1978 Kawasaki KZ 650 project  |
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2009, 07:53:00 AM » |
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Well, you have to remove the seat strap also.
Not saying you didn't.
It sits hard in the mount that's on the fender.
There are three points where the seat is held to the bike, the key lock at front being one.
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Hoser
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child of the sixties VRCC 17899
Auburn, Kansas
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« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2009, 08:15:12 AM » |
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It won't come off if you don't remove the passenger grab strap. ??? hoser
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Baloo
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« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2009, 12:10:35 PM » |
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HOZ,
There is a large tab at the rear of the Interstate seat. So when attempting to remove it, turn the key lock and lift the front of the seat. Then, push the seat toward the front of the bike. You should be able to slide it forward a bit, which will set the rear tab free and allow you to take the seat off. If you're having trouble to lift the front of the seat, you might need a new cable between the lock and the latch. Hope this helps!
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Karen
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« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2009, 03:33:31 PM » |
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Give the key a little extra pressure when you turn it, my cable has stretched just a little, enough to require the extra twist.
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mattfidaho
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« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2009, 05:30:48 PM » |
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I never really understood why they would make it so you had to take the strap off first... hmm I need a tool to take it off.  |
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bigdog99
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Kouts Indiana
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« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2009, 09:49:38 PM » |
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if the seat has not been off a while, turning the key just turns the key. i had to actually dismantel the cable from lock and oil it up. it froze in the shield.
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clsimmonsjr
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« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2009, 08:42:38 AM » |
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dont want to be the bearer of bad news, but twice I have got to the point the cable ha slipped from its positioning and seat is dang near impossible to get off.Seeing as I'm not a mechanic, but a rider, I have mine in the shop now to fix the dang thing where I can get the seat off!
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