Finally, I fixed the Seat release on my RT! Video

[NorwegianRT]

I finally took the time to fix the seat release on my RT.
The original wire from the key to the seat had rusted/corroded and was totally stuck, so I have been riding a cpl seasons with the lock bolt removed from underneath the seat.
Never had anyone try steal gasoline, but I like to have the option to leave the helmet on the bike with seat locked. Now I can do that again

Here is a video of what I did. (pardon my English)

[EdMat]

Great job. I like the placement.

[2dogs]

Sweet!

[NorwegianRT]

Great job. I like the placement.

Thank you. Thought it was best to have it hidden, but easy to reach.

[jchadwi]

Very well thought out!

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I finaly took the time to fix the seatrelease on my RT.
The original wire from the key to the seat had rusted/corroded and was totally stuck, so I have been riding a cpl seasons with the lock bolt removed from underneath the seat.
Never had anyone try steal gasoline, but I like to have the option to leave the helmet on the bike with seat locked. Now I can do that again

Here is a video of what I did. (pardon my English)

Welcome to the Manual SEAT RELEASE Club ....I did mine about 8-9 years ago ..... also made one for the FRUNK ..... having those connected to the Ignition switch was a dumb idea ..... nice work ....Mike

[pegasus1300]

Vey elegant solution. And your English is just fine. Thank you for the video as well.

[fatboy]

we travel a lot so we out a zip tie around latch to keep it open makes for easier fueling

[NorwegianRT]

Welcome to the Manual SEAT RELEASE Club ....I did mine about 8-9 years ago ..... also made one for the FRUNK ..... having those connected to the Ignition switch was a dumb idea ..... nice work ....Mike

Thank you Blueknight
The Frunk is still working fine, but I think I will make a plan for one over the Easter. The sooner the better

[NorwegianRT]

Vey elegant solution. And your English is just fine. Thank you for the video as well.

Hi and thank you Pegasus, you are too kind Hope others will find it usefull.

[NorwegianRT]

we travel a lot so we out a zip tie around latch to keep it open makes for easier fueling

Hi there Fatboy !
We have had it ziptied for two seasons allso and it was covenient, but when packed for trips it will be nice to not have to carry the helmet around all the time.

[EdMat]

Thank you Blueknight
The Frunk is still working fine, but I think I will make a plan for one over the Easter. The sooner the better

You could do the same thing for the frunk except bring it in the other side. Routed mine so it's under the seat.

[NorwegianRT]

You could do the same thing for the frunk except bring it in the other side. Routed mine so it's under the seat.

Good idea Ed, there is room for another "handle" in the glovebox !

[pegasus1300]

When I put my Hartco seat on the 2012 RTL i couldn't get the seat post adjusted just right at first. Since I was afraid I would break the ignition actuated release because it was now so stiff I put a cable release on it that came out by the front of the seat on the right side. I worked well until I finally got the seat post adjusted right. Since my Spyder has a button release for the frunk I don't worry about it. My key release for both the seat and the frunk still works just fine and I use it regularly. The pull cable now is for emergencies.

[NorwegianRT]

When I put my Hartco seat on the 2012 RTL i couldn't get the seat post adjusted just right at first. Since I was afraid I would break the ignition actuated release because it was now so stiff I put a cable release on it that came out by the front of the seat on the right side. I worked well until I finally got the seat post adjusted right. Since my Spyder has a button release for the frunk I don't worry about it. My key release for both the seat and the frunk still works just fine and I use it regularly. The pull cable now is for emergencies.

Glad yours still works great.
I have the button for the frunk, but I reckon that is all. I can not recall seeing any sort of electric gadget near the frunk latch. Is it just a solenoid magnet that pulls the cable ?

[Peteoz]

Very clever, Norwegian, great solution.

Pete

[NorwegianRT]

Very clever, Norwegian, great solution.

Pete

Well thank you Pete

[BamaJohn]

Vey elegant solution. And your English is just fine. Thank you for the video as well.

Plus 1....thanks for sharing your clever remedy!

[Mikey]

That's a great idea, something I have to address soon on my bike. I replaced the cable on mine once already, and said I would never do it again, putting that cable into the key switch was a challenge if you don't know how to take the switch out first!!! Ask me how I know that!! Bandages are optional.

[NorwegianRT]

That's a great idea, something I have to address soon on my bike. I replaced the cable on mine once already, and said I would never do it again, putting that cable into the key switch was a challenge if you don't know how to take the switch out first!!! Ask me how I know that!! Bandages are optional.

I was wondering if I should replace my cable with a new one, but after reading about how mutch hassle to get there, I will not bother.

[davev1pa]

I was wondering if I should replace my cable with a new one, but after reading about how mutch hassle to get there, I will not bother.

Well my foreign friend.... another clever idea!! After the fantastic 3d printed trunk holder I really didn't expect another innovation from you! I've had 4 in total trunk supports printed in the last few years ... 3 for me and one giveaway. I will now attempt this current seat revision but hopefully just replacing the spring will do the trick for my current situation. I hate to wish any issues on your RT, but it seems you're adept at coming up with great solutions!! Thank you!!

[NorwegianRT]

Well my foreign friend.... another clever idea!! After the fantastic 3d printed trunk holder I really didn't expect another innovation from you! I've had 4 in total trunk supports printed in the last few years ... 3 for me and one giveaway. I will now attempt this current seat revision but hopefully just replacing the spring will do the trick for my current situation. I hate to wish any issues on your RT, but it seems you're adept at coming up with great solutions!! Thank you!!

Hi again my friend and thank you for the kind words.
Glad your trunk lid holders are put to good use and that others also can benefit
Tomorrow (Monday) I will take the RT to my local dealer and collect the new seat strut, the old one holds nothing anymore and that is no fun when fueling. But I made a 3D print for that as well

Hope life finds you good and wish you a great season with lots of great rides. And you are quite welcome sir.

[NorwegianRT]

Btw, this was my weak strut 3D fix.
A "halfpipe" that clips on the piston when it is fully extended. When not in use, it just lay under the seat.
Strut fix 3D print.jpg

[DGoebel]

Martin, Excellent modification to correct a common issue! Nicely done, and no apologies necessary, your English is way better than most of our Norwegian.

[NorwegianRT]

Martin, Excellent modification to correct a common issue! Nicely done, and no apologies necessary, your English is way better than most of our Norwegian.

Thank you DGoebel, glad you liked it