Seat Locking Problems

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SJP5000
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Seat Locking Problems

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Hi Guys

I have always had trouble trying to lock the seat back in position on my 91 model, occasionally you'll get it first go, but mostly you can be there for 5-10 minutes trying to line it up and getting it to click into place, (not good when your mates are all there with their bikes running and waiting to go) I even broke one of the plastic lugs off the underside of the seat cowl with the constant force of pushing it down right where that's located, I did get it repaired though
Any tips moist welcome, or is it just me :D
1977 FS1E-DX
1982 RD 350LC
1991 FZR1000
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Had the same issue. Problem is the single seat cowl. Take it off and the seat will lock straight into position. I ended up making some replacement clips to secure my cowl. No issues now. Locks straight in every time.
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NickZT wrote:Had the same issue. Problem is the single seat cowl. Take it off and the seat will lock straight into position. I ended up making some replacement clips to secure my cowl. No issues now. Locks straight in every time.
I've been thinking of doing this, as I said I'd broken one of the tabs off but had it repaired, the seat cowls seem to be very rare as a second hand part, people always seem to be looking for them, I'll take it off and see how it goes

Cheers
Steve
1977 FS1E-DX
1982 RD 350LC
1991 FZR1000
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