Corbin Seat Not Unlocking

[SpyderFun]

Well my new Corbin seat (dealer installed) seems to like staying locked regardless of trying to unlock it. Even removing the 2 aft bolts and trying to "rock it" seems to have failed. :banghead: :helpsmilie:

The only thing that doing that accomplished was more sweat with no results. nojoke

 

[Lamonster]

If you can get someone to help you have them turn the key while you push up and down on the seat till it comes up. Then remove the pin, you don't need it anyway.

 

[SpyderFun]

cause is most likely the pin adjustment. If this is on an RT--leave the locking pin off--as you have access to the gas tank anyway.

Sorry, but yes the seat is installed on a RT-S and while your advice makes sense, I have to get the seat "opened" first before I can unscrew the locking pin to make any adjustment to it.
However, doesn't the locking pin keep the seat "Locked" thus keeping it from moving (yes a persons weight should already do that)? So I have to ask, is totally removing the pin really a good and safe thing (if so, wouldn't Corbin have stated to do so in their installation instructions)?

 

[SpyderFun]

It does appear to be more of a hinderance than help. And I agree with you Lamont that a pin adjustment (or removal) is definitely needed. I will keep trying the "pushing down" technique but if all else fails.....Hello 600 mile service given it has no impact on my ability to ride it! :2thumbs:

 

[NancysToy]

It can also help if you have another person turn the key while you push (hard), wiggle, or even bang on that part of the seat with the flat of your hand repeatedly. Once it pops, you are home free, but sometimes it comes in small steps. Don't sit on the seat when doing this. Sometimes it takes some persistence, but it usually jiggles loose in the end. Some silicon (dielectric) grease or another non-staining lube on the latch plates and pin will help after you get it adjusted.

 

[Dudley]

We have over 35,000 miles on our Corbin seat. We had to do the slap down, push down, etc., technique for quite some time before it started working without doing that. It's just the way it works for a while before it gets "broken in".

 

[mindman]

We have over 35,000 miles on our Corbin seat. We had to do the slap down, push down, etc., technique for quite some time before it started working without doing that. It's just the way it works for a while before it gets "broken in".

Completely agree. I had the exact same problem with my BMW 2 wheeler. Still have to occasionally exert a LOT of downward pressure to get the seat to let go. From the reading I've done in different forums, this seems to be a common Corbin "feature". That, and the ponderous weight of the seat itself.

 

[SpyderFun]

... From the reading I've done in different forums, this seems to be a common Corbin "feature". That, and the ponderous weight of the seat itself.

I think we can all agree that this "feature" is a feature we can and would love to do without! :gaah:

After all, how many new cars doors do you have to bang on to get it to open? :banghead:

 

[Lamonster]

I think we can all agree that this "feature" is a feature we can and would love to do without! :gaah:

After all, how many new cars doors do you have to bang on to get it to open? :banghead:

I know of a least one trailer that you have to bang on to get it open

 

[SpyderFun]

I know of a least one trailer that you have to bang on to get it open

Well at least that trunk did lock, unlike the BRP Trailer lock which comes off in your hand! :roflblack:

 

[CSX4350]

I had the same exact problem when I first installed my Corbin seat.

First, with the new Corbin seat you can easily get to the two bolts that are the seat hinge at the rear of the seat, loosen them up and the seat will easily unlatch.
Once I got it open I latched the seat again and tightened up the bolts just a bit and opened the seat again. I repeated this many times until the bolts were properly snugged down and voila, the seat latched and unlatched properly. It took a while, but it worked like a charm.

 

[SpyderFun]

I had the same exact problem when I first installed my Corbin seat.

First, with the new Corbin seat you can easily get to the two bolts that are the seat hinge at the rear of the seat, loosen them up and the seat will easily unlatch.
Once I got it open I latched the seat again and tightened up the bolts just a bit and opened the seat again. I repeated this many times until the bolts were properly snugged down and voila, the seat latched and unlatched properly. It took a while, but it worked like a charm.

Thanks John, I will try that and will even REMOVE them so there is NO RESTRICTION. I have worked on aircraft (the big ones) for many, many years and just was looking for a "fix" that did not require me wrenching on it so soon! Wishful thinking huh? LOL

 

[SpyderFun]

Well I finally got the seat to "OPEN"! :2thumbs:

Here is what I was finally forced to do:
1.) Remove the 2 back seat bolts
2.) Take a brass drift and gently but firmly hit the locking pin while rocking the seat side-to-side

It seems the locking pin was jammed up against the side of the locking mechanism and therefore would not "release".

THE FIX: I "Lamonstered" it by liberating the locking pin from the seat (advice by Lamont - giving credit where credit is do). If you do this you will immediately notice how easy it is to open your seat and you will never need a key! :roflblack:

Thanks to all for the assist!