how do I make that hinged seat piece over gas cap?

[PatriotRider]

I've looked & looked

anyone know where the "how to" is for hinging the part of the seat that covers the gas cap...as in the seat side becomes the door which can swing to access the gas cap without raising the seat

thanx

 

[spacetiger]

You are describing the Corbin seat as it has the gas door. I am not sure the factory seat pan is stiff enough to make a kit to do what you describe; you may have to get a Corbin saddle.

Jerry

 

[Devious56]

Someone here on the forum has a thread with details showing how he modified his seat for that very purpose.

David

 

[PrairieSpyder]

You can also get a gas door in an Ultimate seat.

But I've seen someone's stock seat that's been modified like you describe, but I can't remember who it is.:dontknow:

 

[murphybrown]

Bluestratos

I've looked & looked

anyone know where the "how to" is for hinging the part of the seat that covers the gas cap...as in the seat side becomes the door which can swing to access the gas cap without raising the seat

thanx

Is the spyder ryder from WA that put a gas door in his stock seat...nice job...send him a PM (his name is Randy) :thumbup:

 

[garb55]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?65326-Can-you

This is the thread I did with pictures
It might be what you are looking for

 

[PatriotRider]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?65326-Can-you

This is the thread I did with pictures
It might be what you are looking for

that's IT ... thanx
brilliant idea

BTW, how is it holding up over time ? (it looks like it's been a year)

 

[garb55]

that's IT ... thanx
brilliant idea

BTW, how is it holding up over time ? (it looks like it's been a year)

It has held up fine for the last 12,000 miles
however in august I bought a new Corbin seat because I like the seat area better
I am thinking of cutting the Corbin the same way on the opposite side to check the oil

 

[4 MARIE]

It has held up fine for the last 12,000 miles
however in august I bought a new Corbin seat because I like the seat area better
I am thinking of cutting the Corbin the same way on the opposite side to check the oil

Please don't cut up that Corbin. I mean, isn't your 1330 oil tight like everyone else's?

 

[Highwayman2013]

http://www.spyderrt.info/u-do-it

 

[Tx web rider]

hinge lol

place a zip tie around the mechanism that locks the seat and wala you have a unlocked seat no need to kill the bike

 

[dlby]

Dont have to cut off my 2014 rt
Just push & turn key

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[PatriotRider]

my issue is my wife's bum knee and her strong desire to just stay seated on the bike while I fuel up. the other is wanting to stack our gear across the seat while both off the bike and my refueling. All make the raised seat a problem.

 

[lou49]

Is the spyder ryder from WA that put a gas door in his stock seat...nice job...send him a PM (his name is Randy) :thumbup:

AMEN! To your motto!:yes:

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

place a zip tie around the mechanism that locks the seat and wala you have a unlocked seat no need to kill the bike

On my 2015 RTL you do not have to kill the bike to raise the seat or open the trunk. Just push on the key and rotate.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THAT'S THE GOOD NEWS

On my 2015 RTL you do not have to kill the bike to raise the seat or open the trunk. Just push on the key and rotate.

.....Here's the BAD news,....the stress the cables put on/into the ignition lock mechanism can cause the KEY to break................FIXING that problem is north of $ 400.00..........just a thought :thumbup:......Mike

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

.....Here's the BAD news,....the stress the cables put on/into the ignition lock mechanism can cause the KEY to break................FIXING that problem is north of $ 400.00..........just a thought :thumbup:......Mike

Good to know, mine works very easily right now, but I am sure that may change over time with a little corrosion.
I will keep watch on it.

 

[Bfromla]

Dont have to cut off my 2014 rt
Just push & turn key

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Ummm¿! Dont have to fine but dont be like this!

TURN OFF ENGINE!! When geting gas


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[Bob Denman]

:yikes: You should never have to burn down a perfectly good ride, to make a point... :shocked:
Which is: :lecturef_smilie: Shut your engine off, before re-fueling the beast! :thumbup:

 

[Deanna777]

Someone here on the forum has a thread with details showing how he modified his seat for that very purpose.

David

I think that Mike( Blueknight911) did that. Send him a pm and ask. Deanna