pillion seat stuck on 1150GS - help please

[aslan]

Hi - the pillion seat on my 02 1150GS is stuck on. After applying WD40 to the lock and removing a couple of small grub screws which secure the seat lock; I'm able to turn the key in the lock clockwise yet try as a may I can't get the pillion seat free. Am reluctant to try prising it off with some form of lever for fear of damaging the seat. Any helpful advice appreciated please - thanks Aslan

 

[franco]

Some info

Try here

 

[aslan]

thanks Franco and this forum

in fact the problem with my machine was probably rider stupidity - the rider seat lock mechanism was full of dirt from a recent very muddy adventure ride.

The whole experience did however cause me to become more familiar with my machine

will attempt to share pics:

machine buried up to the barrels on Old Man Range Central Otago New Zealand - BMWOR Rally Jan 2008

The rider seat / locking mechanism

extent of the tear down to reach the problem

gunge in rider seat locking mechanim

 

[Colban]

Pillion seats can sometimes be a problem to refit.The metal loop fitted to the seat seems to be very tight to the latch.
I fitted a couple of washers between the loop and the seat base to ease it slightly.May be worth you doing the same.

 

[aslan]

Pillion seats can sometimes be a problem to refit.The metal loop fitted to the seat seems to be very tight to the latch.
I fitted a couple of washers between the loop and the seat base to ease it slightly.May be worth you doing the same.

thanks Colban - good thought - cheers

 

[davegs]

Seats.

I've just had the same problem with my riders seat, (pillion not on) following
a long trip mu and dust. Don'put too much force on the unlocking mech as it will break! I know!, just take the cover off and pull the wire with a pair of pliars, loads of wd left over night will possibly help.
dave gs.