Seat release

[Andy]

My buddy asked for my help changing his air filter, no problem.
The seat lock wouldn't release. I know to push down on it as I have to do that on mine.
The key cylinder would not turn. I/we found a way to release the seat to do the filter change.
The lock mechanism will not turn at all. I traced the cable from the lock to the release and nothing is in a kink or bind.
Has anybody else experienced this at all???
I told him he's probably looking at a new seat lock mechanism or is there something we can do to remedy this?

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

cable probably needs  lubing or replacing. You might try disconnecting cable to make sure the lock will operate.

[R J]

I had to spray my key cylinder with WD40 about 6 months ago as it was sticky and didn't want to move.

Or any good skunk pee, will work also.

[Robert]

I second that most likely the cable disassemble lube and assemble happens quite a bit mine has been twice now.

[clsimmonsjr]

Same problem here, I had to take mine to Goldwings of East Tennessee to get it off a couple of weeks ago. the mechanism had broke where the cable attaches. they ordered a whole new mechanism. I'm going to keep it lubed this time.

[Baloo]

Got the same problem last year. I simply replaced the cable and the problem was cured. Once you get to the cable, considering the work to get there, you might as well replace it. Not expensive, just a few bucks...

[Andy]

Thanks y'all!!

[Raverez]

make sure the cable is properly in the clip on both ends. one at the lock the other on the frame.