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Toledo Mark
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« on: June 26, 2014, 04:00:03 AM »

any tricks to changing the seat lock cable?  I have been dealing with one that has been getting stuck for year and I just received a new one.  Any easy way to do it? Anyone done this yet?  Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2014, 04:13:32 AM »

To answer your question, no I have not.  But if the cable is not corroded or gunked up with mumpuck that prevents it from moving, I see no need to change it.  I installed a bunch of wiring in that area and was having problems with my seat latch releasing.  Come to find out that some wires got caught up between the latch mechanism and/or the arm that actuates the cable and were not allowing full travel of the lock cylinder.  I'd check that out first, it might save you some unnecessary grief.
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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2014, 04:59:35 AM »

I have done this.  The problem isn't really gunk on the cable...it is that the cable stretches.  I could turn the key all day long and it wouldn't pull the lock side enough to let the seat go. 

As for changing, you will need to loosen the center cover and take the lock loose.  Pop the spring clip out from behind the lock and it is ready to come out.  You may also want to take the coolant reservoir off to allow you better access to the lock side of things.  After that, it is easy peasy.  Do pay attention to the cable routing when taking the old one out.  You will want to follow that route to make sure you don't kink the cable. 

Also, if you are having difficulty getting the seat off to do this work, remove the coolant reservoir and reach in there to the lock. 

Hope this helps. 

Joe
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« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2014, 05:22:47 AM »

I thought my cable was stretched too.I cleaned and lubed the latch now it works.The key does turn to full travel but the seat releases everytime.
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« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2014, 06:14:54 AM »

To replace the cable is a bitch but if you take your time and don't lose your temper it isn't that bad.
    REMOVAL
1. Remove the seat (hopefully it comes off), then remove the battery.
2. Remove the left side cover to get to the key/cable mechanism. Pull the clip that holds on the mechanism and take the cable off the spool.
3. Unscrew the latch  mechanism from the frame (be careful it may fall apart into two parts) and undo the other end of the cable.
4. There is a clip that holds the cable on to the frame, gently remove the cable from the clip (a small mirror will help).
    INSTALATION
5. Replace the new cable on to the clip on the frame (use that small mirror) and firm but gentle pressure.
6. The cable should be installed on to the latch mechanism and carefully lifted to the frame and then screwed to the frame.
7. Replace the key/cable mechcanism and put on the cable, then replace the clip.  
8. Test the latch with the seat off. It should work smoothly.
9. Replace battery and seat, and try to remove the seat again.
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« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2014, 06:34:40 AM »

Yep, to think that you could stretch that cable is folly.

Lubrication is the answer, complete lubrication, slather it on.

Clean up after a good dose of lubrication is a lot easier than trying to replace that cable.

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« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2014, 07:11:42 AM »

This pic of the latch might help (along with Momz's great instructions).

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« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2014, 11:18:05 AM »

My seat fits tight,, Corbin seat and tank bib..... I have found that if I hit the seat near the latching point while turning the key, it releases much easier.
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« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2014, 12:24:21 PM »

Mine was sticking when the bike was warm. I just took the seat off when it was cold and gave everything a good dose of p b blaster and worked it for a few minutes with the key. Seems to be working smoothly now.
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« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2014, 12:37:07 PM »


I just skipped the key lock.
I fixed a electric strip ( or whatever) to the hole shown on pic above ,,,and let the other end out under the mid console.,,some hidden between stuff there.
Unless you really look for it, you wont see it.
I never keep valuable stuff under the seat so it's no worries anyway.
AND, my string works perfect every time with no effort,,,
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« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2014, 12:44:08 PM »

My seat latch was "sticky" when this bolt was too tight...



Too loose is bad too... it got too tight after I noticed it was too loose...

-Mike
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