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Can't Open Seat

Erags

Erags

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Yesterday, we were riding from Pensacola to Jackson, MS. We stopped for gas at about 60 miles from the house. At the pump, I shut down the Spyder and turn the key to unlock the seat so I could get to the gas cap. The seat would not release, so I tried the trunk and it would not open either. No emergency release on the trunk, so no way to get to tools. So after looking things over and unable to see anyway to get things open. We drove back to the dealer 50 miles. It took them about 20 minutes to get the seat unlatched and then they got the trunk open. The key would just turn when pushed in to open the seat or the trunk, but it would still work to turn on and off the Spyder. We was lucky that we stopped early to buy gas.

As anyone else had a problem unlatch the seat? I'm taking the latch off the seat, so I will not have to worry about having my seat locked shut and not being able to get gas.

Going to look at getting an emergency trunk release installed when I get my Spyder back.
 
I have had the trunk problems a few times but this is the first I have heard on the seat latch..Glad you were close to the dealer.. The last time my trunk wouldn't open I was at Spyderfest and had to wear the same clothes an extra day until Cowtown opened to work on the trunk and save me..
 
Erags said:
Yesterday, we were riding from Pensacola to Jackson, MS. We stopped for gas at about 60 miles from the house. At the pump, I shut down the Spyder and turn the key to unlock the seat so I could get to the gas cap. The seat would not release, so I tried the trunk and it would not open either. No emergency release on the trunk, so no way to get to tools. So after looking things over and unable to see anyway to get things open. We drove back to the dealer 50 miles. It took them about 20 minutes to get the seat unlatched and then they got the trunk open. The key would just turn when pushed in to open the seat or the trunk, but it would still work to turn on and off the Spyder. We was lucky that we stopped early to buy gas.

As anyone else had a problem unlatch the seat? I'm taking the latch off the seat, so I will not have to worry about having my seat locked shut and not being able to get gas.

Going to look at getting an emergency trunk release installed when I get my Spyder back.
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Glad the dealer got things opened - but can you share any tips on how they opened the seat while it was latched/stuck shut?

thanks.
 
I call both Pensacola and Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores said they were closing in an hour and I could not get to them before that and they could not help me, so we drove back to Pensacola.

They stated trying to get to the bottom of the Key switch but wasn't getting anyplace with that, so then they took off a side panel and then they were able to reach in under the seat and release it, but you need a 30 torx to take the side off and with the tools in the trunk. So you need the emergency trunk release so you can get to your tools.
 
To venture a guess as to why the seat is locked down, I would have to say the gas tank input. As with cars that have latched fuel doors.

Be Safe
AC:spyder2:
 
sounds weird ive had my seat or trunk not want to open but it was from too much pressure on the latch and my key would not turn all the way (it would feel forced). i found pressing on the trunk and or seat and then turning the key released the pressure on the latch (since the seat or trunk post is pulling up against the latch) if the pressure is to much it does not like to open. i dont know if this seems similar to how it felt for you turning the key but it might help others in similar situations like stuffing too much in the frunk etc :thumbup:
 
Erags said:
Yesterday, we were riding from Pensacola to Jackson, MS. We stopped for gas at about 60 miles from the house. At the pump, I shut down the Spyder and turn the key to unlock the seat so I could get to the gas cap. The seat would not release, so I tried the trunk and it would not open either. No emergency release on the trunk, so no way to get to tools. So after looking things over and unable to see anyway to get things open. We drove back to the dealer 50 miles. It took them about 20 minutes to get the seat unlatched and then they got the trunk open. The key would just turn when pushed in to open the seat or the trunk, but it would still work to turn on and off the Spyder. We was lucky that we stopped early to buy gas.

As anyone else had a problem unlatch the seat? I'm taking the latch off the seat, so I will not have to worry about having my seat locked shut and not being able to get gas.

Going to look at getting an emergency trunk release installed when I get my Spyder back.
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RS or RT ??
 
Erags said:
Yesterday, we were riding from Pensacola to Jackson, MS. We stopped for gas at about 60 miles from the house. At the pump, I shut down the Spyder and turn the key to unlock the seat so I could get to the gas cap. The seat would not release, so I tried the trunk and it would not open either. No emergency release on the trunk, so no way to get to tools. So after looking things over and unable to see anyway to get things open. We drove back to the dealer 50 miles. It took them about 20 minutes to get the seat unlatched and then they got the trunk open. The key would just turn when pushed in to open the seat or the trunk, but it would still work to turn on and off the Spyder. We was lucky that we stopped early to buy gas.

As anyone else had a problem unlatch the seat? I'm taking the latch off the seat, so I will not have to worry about having my seat locked shut and not being able to get gas.

Going to look at getting an emergency trunk release installed when I get my Spyder back.
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Had to check to see what Model Spyder you had...OK RS Did Dealer get
key to work, Something must be broke or disconnected in mechanism,
Seat is fine without latching but frunk needs to latch...

Freebob...:doorag:
 
First, the dealer has an obligation to make these work reliably. Removing the latch pin is OK for a work-around, but the problem needs to be resolved. Could be in the mechanism at the handlebars, or could be improperly adjusted/secured cables, improperly adjusted/located latch pins, or a lubrication problem. The latches should be lubed, along with the pins. A waterproof grease is the specified lube, I believe. These should be lubed at the 600 mile service, and periodically thereafter.

An emergency trunk release is a good idea...don't ask me how I know.
 
The key would turn, but you got no restains, tried all of that, the dealer had to take the side off the Spyder, to get the seat unlatched, and to get the trunk open they used a very long screwdriver and when in from the side. So it looks to me like something in the switch broke and that was the way they was talking also. It is a 2008 GS, with 11960 miles
 
glad you got it fixed. I removed the locking pin when I installed the Corbin seats. Have had no problems with the seat unlocked.
 
I had a similar problem but it wasnt the latch form the frunk or seat I snapped my key off the other day o boy what a fun time that was. ripped whole ignt. switch out right down to the barrel that the key goes in with all the little locksets and played played played some more and then got it worked out boy was i sweating. Reason I say this is i think mine was in a bind That is alot of movement on a key like that going back and forth even if all is lubed and such imop
 
acinpcola said:
To venture a guess as to why the seat is locked down, I would have to say the gas tank input. As with cars that have latched fuel doors.

Be Safe
AC:spyder2:
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Also the "hatch" in the carrier is opened by pulling the red release. I use this to keep my wallet in while riding, for comfort of not sitting on it for long trips. IT is also needed to release the plate and put on the passenger backrest. Less of a security concern to be sure.
 
Have the Corbin seat with the gas door. I have not had a need to go to a locking gas cap--so did not even think about that. I am in the garage at night--and am fortunate enough to work in areas that are not problematic.

I even left the key in one of our Spyders (by mistake) one night at Pikes Landing resort in Fairbanks, AK--parked in the front row--side by side--both were there in the morning--no problems. I did feel that I got lucky though.
 
We have the corbin seat as well with the gas door so we dont have to life up the seat to refuel. We did this so when I'm the passenger I dont have to get off the bike everytime we refuel as that means undoing the wheelchair, transfering etc... quicker for me to just stay on the bike. We order a locking gas cap but no one seems to notice or mess with our gas tank door--at least since we bought it 1 1/2 months ago.
 
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