[uneedthis2]

So Sunday I took my wallet out of my tail and put the seat back on then went into my house. I came back out later and tried to put my wallet and a hat in my tail and it won't open. The only thing in there right now is a Ziplock back to keep my wallet and things like that in. I don't know if something is caught in the lock part or what.
Is there any way to take the tail apart or get my seat off?

 

[JohnPaul]

so they key wont turn or ?? get a flashlight and look to see if there is blockage from the left side where there is a gap for the helmet lock.

 

[uneedthis2]

so they key wont turn or ?? get a flashlight and look to see if there is blockage from the left side where there is a gap for the helmet lock.

The key turns, I just can't tell if it's as much as it normally does if that makes sense at all. It's like maybe the ziplock got caught in the locking mechanism

 

[cnazar3]

what u may be able to do is take off your seat then u could try to look and see if any thing is blocking. you might even be able to get a long pair of needle nose pliers and try to pull the cable to unlock you seat. post a reply if it works

 

[uneedthis2]

what u may be able to do is take off your seat then u could try to look and see if any thing is blocking. you might even be able to get a long pair of needle nose pliers and try to pull the cable to unlock you seat. post a reply if it works

Are you suggesting I take off my front seat?

 

[cnazar3]

yes. remove bolt from each side. i believe it requires a 4mm hex key. to get a good look u might have to remove your battery

 

[uneedthis2]

yes. remove bolt from each side. i believe it requires a 4mm hex key. to get a good look u might have to remove your battery

I mean I know how to take the seat off. But i doubt i can see if the baggie is in the lock. I'm leaving work in 12 minutes and I guess I'll find out if it works!

 

[cnazar3]

good luck

 

[uneedthis2]

good luck

Hopefully I won't need it lol

 

[jpalamar]

Hopefully I won't need it lol

Pop the front seat off, 2 bolts and see if you can see from there. If not, you can pull the brake lights off and see if from that. Atleats my K1 you can.

 

[therobster]

Try pushing down on the rear seat when you turn the key.

 

[RiSensei]

Try pushing down on the rear seat when you turn the key.

99% of the time!

 

[uneedthis2]

Try pushing down on the rear seat when you turn the key.

99% of the time!

Tried that + wiggling it while i was turning the key, got nothing!
I couldn't try the "remove front seat" idea last night, but I plan on riding today so once I get it outside I'll take a stab at it

 

[rebel750]

My seat got locked on because my kid put it on before I connected the cable the last time I painted it.

I used a long flat head screwdriver, placed a shop towel under the slot for the helmet hook. Then pushed the mechanism over with the screwdriver to unlock it.

 

[uneedthis2]

My seat got locked on because my kid put it on before I connected the cable the last time I painted it.

I used a long flat head screwdriver, placed a shop towel under the slot for the helmet hook. Then pushed the mechanism over with the screwdriver to unlock it.

I'm going to try several methods today whenever I bring it out! If all else fails I'll just take it to the stealership and have them fix it.

 

[uneedthis2]

So this is super odd. I went home yesterday, put the key in the tail and it opened up. I don't know what might have shifted or whatever but it came right open with no problem! Thanks for all the advice

 

[BobbyCrougar]

So this is super odd. I went home yesterday, put the key in the tail and it opened up. I don't know what might have shifted or whatever but it came right open with no problem! Thanks for all the advice

Gremlins were messing with you. It happens sometimes.

 

[uneedthis2]

Gremlins were messing with you. It happens sometimes.

Bastards!
I'm a steelers fan too!

 

[MR DANGLES]

Pull the seat or cowl off and turn the key several times so you can see the cable and lock to make sure it’s not binding somewhere. Prob just a onetime situation but id check to be on the safe side