access to battery

[rexyboy]

I just bought a 82 R65 and need to charge the battery.  I assume that the lock on the left side of the seat releases the seat so that the battery becomes accessable, but the key in the lock goes round and round and the seat is never released.  What to do?

[Bob_Roller]

You need to remove the lock assembly from the backside of the lock, most likely the small sheet metal screw that holds the assembly in place is either missing or stripped out .

Been a while since I have taken mine apart, but I think there are two Phillips head countersunk screws holding a cover on, once you get that off, you can access the lock assembly .

You can remove the screws without removing the rear fender, but it's a pain no matter which way you go .

If the screws have not been removed before, they may be quite difficult to get loosened with the limited amount of room you to work within, with the fender still installed .

Have you tried pushing the button in, this is what releases the seat, not by rotating the lock .

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Yes, try pushing the button in.

Trying to take the lock apart without being able to lift the seat will be trying, at best.
Hopefully it won't come to that.  But if it does, you may need to remove the shock absorber to get clearance, and get a small right-angle phillips-head screwdriver.  Hopefully one with a ratchet head!


Good luck.  I hope the button does it.

[montmil]

Ditto all the above. My 1981 R65 came with a damaged seat lock that, ultimately, required removable of the rear wheel and fender for access to the seat lock's locking ring and screw. What a PITA!

Monte

[steven m]

Agree with all previous posts, but first try pushing down on the seat to unload the latch and pushing the button in, hard.  Mine is a little sticky from time to time and could easily give the impression of being locked.

Steve

[Bob_Roller]

There are two adjustable stops on the bottom of the seat, if the release is tight, try adjusting these in a turn or two .

[Darwin_R65]

explains why mine ddn't have a lock when I bought it. Previous owner removed it.

[montmil]

There are two adjustable stops on the bottom of the seat, if the release is tight, try adjusting these in a turn or two .

Bob offers sound advice but I'd first ascertain that the seat posts threads, locking nuts and seat pan are not rusted nor boogered up prior to leaning too heavily on the ol' wrench. Tried to do this on my '83 and quit when I realized I was bending the seat pan in a sorta rusted area. Oops.

Monte