Sticky Seat

[3pod]

Lately when I gas up I have a hard time getting my seat release to open. I push the key down and turn to gas tank icon. Sometimes it releases easily and others I have to repeat several times for a release. Does anyone know if there is an adjustment needed or lube some place?
I'm afraid I'll get to a gas station on empty and can't open seat to gas up. Suggestions please. 2011 RT Limited :gaah:

 

[oceanbreeze851]

The seat has some adjustment room with the bolts holding it on. Press down, turn key and lift seat. Check the bolts and make adjustment.:2thumbs:

 

[boborgera]

Lately when I gas up I have a hard time getting my seat release to open. I push the key down and turn to gas tank icon. Sometimes it releases easily and others I have to repeat several times for a release. Does anyone know if there is an adjustment needed or lube some place?
I'm afraid I'll get to a gas station on empty and can't open seat to gas up. Suggestions please. 2011 RT Limited :gaah:

If you take the presser off the latch by pressing the seat down with one hand and turning the key with the other hand it will open right away

 

[Firefly]

So what I did - remove the seat latch pin altogether. There is no need for it. That way you can lift the seat without messing with the key at all.

 

[SPYDERPOPS]

So what I did - remove the seat latch pin altogether. There is no need for it. That way you can lift the seat without messing with the key at all.

Never would have thought of that. Tomorrow it comes off! Thanks!

 

[retired1]

Sticky seat latch

I'd be careful about taking the latch off, your neighbor might need some gas for his lawnmower.

 

[fastfraser]

Lately when I gas up I have a hard time getting my seat release to open. I push the key down and turn to gas tank icon. Sometimes it releases easily and others I have to repeat several times for a release. Does anyone know if there is an adjustment needed or lube some place?
I'm afraid I'll get to a gas station on empty and can't open seat to gas up. Suggestions please. 2011 RT Limited :gaah:

Best fix is a Corbin seat with the gas door. Not sure why BRP didn't go that route on the 2011 ? Maybe for 2012 ?

 

[bone crusher]

I'd be careful about taking the latch off, your neighbor might need some gas for his lawnmower.

I agree. Always best to have a locking mechanism for a gas tank. Too easy for someone to siphon it out, especially, if gas prices remain very high. If you keep your bike in a garage, I wouldn't worry too much...but if you travel a lot, you will take a greater risk...

 

[boborgera]

Never would have thought of that. Tomorrow it comes off! Thanks!

I would put a little Velcro under the seat to keep the seat from raising on it's own when the Spyder is parked.:shocked:

 

[Yol Bolsun]

I would put a little Velcro under the seat to keep the seat from raising on it's own when the Spyder is parked.:shocked:

Or goin' down the road at 95mph.


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[bone crusher]

I would put a little Velcro under the seat to keep the seat from raising on it's own when the Spyder is parked.:shocked:

Why, does it levitate on its own when the bike is stopped?

 

[boborgera]

Why, does it levitate on its own when the bike is stopped?

Yes!