F3 passenger seat removal

[szohar]

Hi All,

I am trying to remove the passenger seat and this thing will not open.

I was holding the key turned and I can see while I am picking the left side of the seat that the pin is not released from the latch

Any idea will be welcomed.

Thanks
Sharon

[rocketman74]

Hi All,

I am trying to remove the passenger seat and this thing will not open.

I was holding the key turned and I can see while I am picking the left side of the seat that the pin is not released from the latch

Any idea will be welcomed.

Thanks
Sharon

Sorry for the dumb question, but you are pushing the key in and holding it in while turning to the seat release position, correct?

[Spydel]

Lift from the back of the seat when removing it while the key is depressed and turned to the seat position.

[szohar]

Lift from the back of the seat when removing it while the key is depressed and turned to the seat position.

I sure tried to do so multiple times, thanks.

[szohar]

Sorry for the dumb question, but you are pushing the key in and holding it in while turning to the seat release position, correct?

Sure I do.

[Steamer]

Anyone aware of how to access the cable that releases the back seat?

[Bruce B]

Have you tried this way, before you push and turn the key try this push the back of the seat down with one hand then with the other push and turn the key then while key is turned try lifting the back of the seat. Because you could have something under the seat holding pressure up on the catch not allowing it to release.

[szohar]

Have you tried this way, before you push and turn the key try this push the back of the seat down with one hand then with the other push and turn the key then while key is turned try lifting the back of the seat. Because you could have something under the seat holding pressure up on the catch not allowing it to release.

Thanks for the idea, just tried it now with no luck. I need to find a way to pull the cable from somewhere, but I can't get to it.

[cptjam]

I’ll get it open! We are in Tracy Sunday, Oroville on Monday. Come see me, Sharon. Joe

[SpyderAnn01]

Sharon come to Rich’s on Sunday and we can look at it.

[Pirate looks at --]

There you go double teamed by Squared Away! Or you can take to Spirit! Should be covered by warrantee.

[szohar]

Sharon come to Rich’s on Sunday and we can look at it.

Thanks guys.

I will be at Rich house tomorrow, are you guys going to be there?

We will be going to NorCal on Tuesday (but not sure I will ride the F3).

Sharon

[cptjam]

Yes, we will be there. Joe

[Lamonster]

I’m replacing one on my wife’s bike now. It was stuck bad. Turned out to be a fraid cable you can release it without pulling the right side panel but it’s easer if you do Once the panel is off you’ll see the cable. Just pull it up and twist it forward or backward while pulling up on the right side of the seat. It will pop right off. Chances are you have a bad cable like us.

[cptjam]

I’m replacing one on my wife’s bike now. It was stuck bad. Turned out to be a fraid cable you can release it without pulling the right side panel but it’s easer if you do Once the panel is off you’ll see the cable. Just pull it up and twist it forward or backward while pulling up on the right side of the seat. It will pop right off. Chances are you have a bad cable like us.

I’ll try that. Thanks! Joe

[szohar]

I’m replacing one on my wife’s bike now. It was stuck bad. Turned out to be a fraid cable you can release it without pulling the right side panel but it’s easer if you do Once the panel is off you’ll see the cable. Just pull it up and twist it forward or backward while pulling up on the right side of the seat. It will pop right off. Chances are you have a bad cable like us.

Thanks, I was trying this, I removed the right panel, pushed and pulled the cable but this cover will not come off.

Any new ideas are welcomed.

Thanks
Sharon

[cptjam]

Follow the cable to the switch. Remove cable from switch. Pull on ferrule while holding sheath. Should release seat. Replace cable.
Joe

[szohar]

Thanks Joe, I will try it this week.

Sharon