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Firefly
Active member
Try pushing down on it while turning the key--- sounds like you have an alignment problem that is causing it to jam.Does the key turn hard-- where you can't turn it all the way to release it?
SpyderRider2492
New member
Just a thought as this happened to me
I am sorry to quote the obviouse, but just after I took delivery of my Spyder I was at a gas station getting gas and the seat would just not release, it did somewhat but something was hanging up. The more I tried the more frustrated I got and I left and went home to phone my dealer for advise..............Turns out it was really simple but in my concern or panic on my part, whatever it was (brain fart) I was turning the key in the wrong direction and the front lid was opening and I hadn't noticed it at it dosent just pop out it only just opens and in my concern I just couldn't see it.
I am sorry if this is not the case but it happened to me and I know I have a few years behind me and do not think maybe as I used too but this simple event for me turned into a large event and I am only too glad I was not out in the boonie without the valuable assistant of a calm dealer.
Good luck whatever the situation is and hopefully tis will be resolved ASAP.
I am sorry to quote the obviouse, but just after I took delivery of my Spyder I was at a gas station getting gas and the seat would just not release, it did somewhat but something was hanging up. The more I tried the more frustrated I got and I left and went home to phone my dealer for advise..............Turns out it was really simple but in my concern or panic on my part, whatever it was (brain fart) I was turning the key in the wrong direction and the front lid was opening and I hadn't noticed it at it dosent just pop out it only just opens and in my concern I just couldn't see it.
I am sorry if this is not the case but it happened to me and I know I have a few years behind me and do not think maybe as I used too but this simple event for me turned into a large event and I am only too glad I was not out in the boonie without the valuable assistant of a calm dealer.
Good luck whatever the situation is and hopefully tis will be resolved ASAP.
xraypat
New member
:clap: I took off the side panel and was able to see the cable that
releases the pin. I pulled a bit on it and I was able to get it to
release. I had it in the shop this week for anantifreeze leak. So
I wonder if that had anything to do with it. Its been on for over
a month with no issue. Oh well I think I'll just back the pin in a bit
so it doesn't latch. Thanks for the pointers!
releases the pin. I pulled a bit on it and I was able to get it to
release. I had it in the shop this week for anantifreeze leak. So
I wonder if that had anything to do with it. Its been on for over
a month with no issue. Oh well I think I'll just back the pin in a bit
so it doesn't latch. Thanks for the pointers!
bandwagon
New member
You have to adjust the pin
Sounds like it need to be adjusted so that the latch sits down on the pin and have room for a little downward pressure on the seat as you turn the key, therefore releasing the pin and seat will open.
Sounds like it need to be adjusted so that the latch sits down on the pin and have room for a little downward pressure on the seat as you turn the key, therefore releasing the pin and seat will open.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Could need a little bit backward or forward adjustment, too. If the seat or trunk latch has any appreciable pressure against it, sometimes the latch will not slide back well. A little lubrication on the post and the latch plate can help. I used silicon grease so as not to make an awful mess.
No pin ... does that mean your seat doesn't lock down anymore?
spyderbitten
New member
Same thing happened to me at the gas station. Made it home and no more
pin. Only problem now is on windy days when I return to :spyder2: the
wind has blown the seat up.
pin. Only problem now is on windy days when I return to :spyder2: the
wind has blown the seat up.
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
:dontknow::hun:
bjt
Very Helpful Member
Do you still have the seat piston on with the Corbin seat? I can't see how the wind would blow the seat up unless it's gale force winds. Most guys have to use some type of prop rod to hold the seat up while fueling.
xraypat
New member
Yup that's the trade off ... seat doesn't lock. I don't really have much wind in Jersey so I don't think the wind will pick up the Corbin. I was
wondering if anybody knows of a gas cap with a lock that would work
with the :spyder2:. Went on line and was checking it out and I read
a comment that some gas caps may cause sensors to go off. Any thoughts?
wondering if anybody knows of a gas cap with a lock that would work
with the :spyder2:. Went on line and was checking it out and I read
a comment that some gas caps may cause sensors to go off. Any thoughts?
Dudley turns the key and I push down slightly on the seat and lift up. Little prop arm with a wheel holds it up while fueling, then drops down and locks into place when done.
Yes, we have turned it the wrong way and released the trunk.
hyea:
FORGOT to mention ours is a Corbin.
Yes, we have turned it the wrong way and released the trunk.
hyea:FORGOT to mention ours is a Corbin.
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Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
Are you really concerned about someone stealing your gas? I've been cross country many times and I don't even take my key out. I've never had a problem.nojoke
bjt
Very Helpful Member
As I recall, initially Corbin's instructions had you putting the seat piston back on. I say that because lamonster was one of the first to post that he didn't put the piston back in because it was jacking the seat out of position. He fabbed his own prop rod to hold the seat up while refueling and a few months later, all Corbin seats came with the prop rod. A Corbin seat owner would have to speak up but I just really can't see how else some wind would lift the seat and if it did, wouldn't the seat flop right back down? I would think the seat is heavy enough that a gust of wind shouldn't raise it. :dontknow:
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