fitting the seat back in

[North]

Is there some knack to fitting the front seat back on. I end up with a gap between the seat and tank on one side.


Thanks

North

 

[Eddy802]

I think many suffer

but resigned themselves to it.

 

[North]

Re: I think many suffer

but resigned themselves to it.

Very Zen

Thanks


North

 

[Dave Price]

Yes, but once you've got the knack it's simple. Make sure the front is located first, then push the rear till it locks.

 

[North]

Thanks,

Now I know there is hope, my gap is on the right side.

I must of spend an hour on it after work last night. I still have not got the knack...but I will never surrender!

North:

 

[Eddy802]

Sorry if my reply was overly minimal (cointradiction?),

If it really bothers you, I hope you find the nak.

I recalled the debate and concern some time ago and as a sufferer myself accepted the gap as a "design feature" to accomodate my Autocom lead.

I managed to snap one of the "ramp" pieces that feed the front seat clips (on the bike side) and the other side started to articulate so I took it off. I couldn't see it's purpose.

 

[Mike_swe]

It is clear that the panels are offset to the left. That makes the gap bigger on the right side (on my bike).

 

[North]

It is clear that the panels are offset to the left. That makes the gap bigger on the right side (on my bike).

Thanks,

I will check that on my bike.

What gets me is, that there was no gap until I took the seat off to look at the joke they call a tool kit.

Hey I could build a space shuttle with those tools.

(I really love the bike.)

North

 

[Mike_swe]

Checked it again and noticed that the whole tank is offset to the left. It's easy to see if I compare the tank filler cap to the center of the steering axle. It doesn't bother me that much, so I just wait until someone else comes up with a solution.

 

[chippelmike]

Seat fitting

What I find is that when you fit the seat you must align both the lugs either side of the tank 1st then the front mounting which is higher than you expect! with the front located the rear will just click in place. which will not happen if the main front bar is below the mounting slots. Mike.

 

[Brian ROSEN]

Seat fitting

In the very first test report I read the difficulty of refitting the seat was mentioned. Usually take a minute or two which is no problem UNLESS you have a U-lock which fits snugly under the seat. I suppose (?) that it can be done rapidly with practice - IF you don't break off the lugs in the process ! Brian