Cannot Raise Seat

[Sam Mac]

Just my 2 cents but needing to use the key to open the trunk (frunk) or the seat is a stupid design. :banghead:

 

[GeorgiaBill]

..................................................Unfortunately My Spyder is in the shop ( warranty work ) so I can't look at it.......If there is less resistance ( key ) than before, than it's possible the cable came off. But I don't think that it's likely.....I'd rather not make suggestions without looking at mine...................If you get it open, you can do what I did........wire the latch open.....this will remove using the KEY from the equation...........................Good luck ray:ray:ray:ray:............Mike :thumbup:.. Well we were typing at the same time :roflblack:........so I'm glad you figured it out ........................BUT, I would NOT REMOVE the PIN.......you need it to keep the seat from going back and forth......just do what I did....wire it open............Mike

Thanks, Mike, I'll wire the latch open.

 

[GeorgiaBill]

Watch this video... it shows how the latch works and how to adjust the pin if needed.

Bob

Thanks, Bob, I had already found the video and watched it. Videos are so useful to me.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

KEY TO OPEN ....THINGS

Just my 2 cents but needing to use the key to open the trunk (frunk) or the seat is a stupid design. :banghead:

:agree:....:yes::yes::yes::dontknow:.....Maybe you and I are among the few that realize this........I have suggested this a few times, wire the seat latch open ( no one steals GAS from MTC's )......and put in a separate release latch for the FRUNK ( I posted how to do this on an RT, also )...........It will cost you over $ 400.00 when the KEY breaks in the ignition.......Mike :thumbup:

 

[jaherbst]

I hesitate to admit that I was turning the key counter-clockwise because that would make me look stupid.

OK, I admit it. Just turned it clockwise just as the picture on the ignition shows and the seat will raise.

Wonder how long it would have taken me to realize my mistake?

Thanks all.
-Bill

I like you already Bill. Takes a hell of a man to admit a "stupid" mistake. We have all done it, not all will admit it. Bottom line, problem solved.

Jack

 

[dbaucum]

After installing my Corbin with gas access I removed the latch. The weight of the seat keeps it in place. Has worked for 15k miles.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

There are a few good reasons to not wire open your seat ............

1) The lock deters people from stealing your seat

2) The lock deters people from stealing the Driver backrest

3) the lock deters people from having access to your brake reservoir

just my .02 cents worth

and the reason to keep the frunk locked should be obvious.

Oh, yes people will steal your stuff, while at the Owners event in Maggie Valley at a event for Spyder owners only, someone stole a non lockable $350.00 drivers backrest off of a Spyder.

Cruzr Joe

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:...RIGHT NOW ON E-BAY ......BRAKE RESERVOIR " CAP LOCKS " 2 FOR $1.00 .....FREE SHIPPING....ITEM # 98666548992314501............Mike :thumbup:

 

[pitzerwm]

:agree:....:yes::yes::yes::dontknow:.....Maybe you and I are among the few that realize this........I have suggested this a few times, wire the seat latch open ( no one steals GAS from MTC's )......and put in a separate release latch for the FRUNK ( I posted how to do this on an RT, also )...........It will cost you over $ 400.00 when the KEY breaks in the ignition.......Mike :thumbup:

I put a new nice gas shock and without the pin it won't stay closed, just a minor problem.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I hesitate to admit that I was turning the key counter-clockwise because that would make me look stupid.

OK, I admit it. Just turned it clockwise just as the picture on the ignition shows and the seat will raise.

Wonder how long it would have taken me to realize my mistake?

Thanks all.
-Bill

Thanks for a good laugh! :roflblack: :roflblack:

I put a short wire connected to the latch and extends into the space between the seat and console. In an emergency I can pull the seat end far enough out to reach the wire loop.