So, my ignition and seat lock have different keys. I appear to have lost the seat lock key.
Is there some way to remove the seat?
1980 gs1100.
Is there some way to remove the seat?
1980 gs1100.
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If your '80 is like my '82 (levers on either side, lock centered just behind the seat), the seat flexed enough to pop it off while the rear was still locked. I was then able to drill out the lock. I haven't replaced it, and I don't miss it: three hands were occasionally needed to remove the seat.1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
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Last edited by Kiwi Canuck; 07-21-2021, 11:07 PM.2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
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1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
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Hi David, I'll check the lock for numbers and get back to you.
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UUUHHH, I don't remember hinges on any of my GS1100E seats, but it has been a lot of yrs. since I had an "80" model.1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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Maybe try to rake or pick it?
Don't quote me on this, but IIRC there are five wafers in a GS ignition, but they only used three wafers in the seat and gas cap locks.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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I did quote you, even though you said not to,Maybe try to rake or pick it?
Don't quote me on this, but IIRC there are five wafers in a GS ignition, but they only used three wafers in the seat and gas cap locks.
but there are 5 wafers in all locks including both the gas cap and seat lock.
They are not difficult to pick as long as you have a good set of picks, they require a firm tension wrench which is wide enough to get a good turning torque on the plug but not too wide so it impedes access to the wafers.
I was really impressed with these tools from Sparrow, one of our locksmiths buys these and swears by them, I have tried them and they worked well on a GMC truck that I opened in 15 seconds after trying unsuccessfully with regular picks for 2-3 minutes.
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2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
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Good to know. I've only opened one GS gas cap lock, and there were only three wafers in it. Someone must have modified it. It's not all that uncommon to file, remix, or remove wafers in order to get all the locks on a bike working with the same key. I've also filed ignition wafers a bit to get them working smoothly again after a lot of lock and key wear.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
2005 KLR685, Aztec Pink - Turd II.3, the ReReReTurdening
2015 Yamaha FJ-09, Magma Red Power Corrupts...
Eat more venison.
Please provide details. The GSR Hive Mind is nearly omniscient, but not yet clairvoyant.
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As mentioned above, the seat lock will have a key code on it. There are lots of places, some on EBAY, that can create a key for a few bucks. This all assumes that you have a few bucks, don't mind parting with them, and can wait a few days. Worked for me!sigpic
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