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Title: Damn seat stuck
Post by: AJ Huff on March 13, 2016, 01:39:39 PM: Howdy all, it's been awhile.

I need to change my battery on my Cal Spec. Went out to the garage to get the seat off and it's stuck. I've checked the little locking lever that drops down when you turn the key down by the linkage. That seems to work. I'm think it's just not releasing under the seat. I ham fisted the front of the seat up so I can kind of get access to the rear of the seat. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

-AJ
Title: Re: Damn seat stuck
Post by: jbhotchkiss on March 13, 2016, 01:47:23 PM: Try pushing down on the seat when you turn the key. My Bassa was finicky that way after installation of a Corbin, which was fantastic, BTW.
Title: Re: Damn seat stuck
Post by: oldbike54 on March 13, 2016, 01:49:42 PM: The actual seat release is a small loop behind what you are probably pulling down , which is an oddly placed helmet lock .

Dusty
Title: Re: Damn seat stuck
Post by: AJ Huff on March 13, 2016, 01:57:50 PM: Quote from: oldbike54 on March 13, 2016, 01:49:42 PM
The actual seat release is a small loop behind what you are probably pulling down , which is an oddly placed helmet lock .

Dusty

That did it! Thanks Dusty. It's probably been 5 years since I've had to do that and I had forgotten. I was really hoping my memory would make it into my 50s.

-AJ

PS Now I can start a battery thread :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Damn seat stuck
Post by: oldbike54 on March 13, 2016, 02:04:33 PM: Quote from: AJ Huff on March 13, 2016, 01:57:50 PM
That did it! Thanks Dusty. It's probably been 5 years since I've had to do that and I had forgotten. I was really hoping my memory would make it into my 50s.

-AJ

PS Now I can start a battery thread :evil: :evil: :evil:

What we need is a good "what kind of battery oil do you guys recommend" thread :laugh:

The seat release thing is a common issue , don't feel bad .

Dusty
Title: Re: Damn seat stuck
Post by: guzzisteve on March 13, 2016, 02:19:09 PM: When did you move to IA?
Title: Re: Damn seat stuck
Post by: LowRyter on March 13, 2016, 02:57:02 PM: my guess is that you have a lot of "stuff" stored under your seat.

first, make sure you've pushed the "tang" down on the lock cable. then push the seat down.
Title: Re: Damn seat stuck
Post by: AJ Huff on March 14, 2016, 11:42:56 AM: Quote from: guzzisteve on March 13, 2016, 02:19:09 PM
When did you move to IA?

Two weeks ago! :o

-AJ
Title: Re: Damn seat stuck
Post by: oldbike54 on March 14, 2016, 12:16:27 PM: Quote from: LowRyter on March 13, 2016, 02:57:02 PM
my guess is that you have a lot of "stuff" stored under your seat.

first, make sure you've pushed the "tang" down on the lock cable. then push the seat down.

Problem solved yesterday John , 'twas the elusive seat release :laugh:

Dusty
Title: Re: Damn seat stuck
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on March 14, 2016, 02:15:43 PM: Dusty gets a cookie..
Title: Re: Damn seat stuck
Post by: oldbike54 on March 14, 2016, 02:31:07 PM: Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on March 14, 2016, 02:15:43 PM
Dusty gets a cookie..

One from the Letitia Crowley recipe book , peanut butter and anchovy :shocked: Actually this question comes up about once a month .

Dusty