How to get seat off of GS1150

[Guest]

Having a problem getting the seat off any ideas. Trying to get to the battery to charge the bike.

[Shagg]

do I have to take the side panels off ?

[dorkburger]

Left side under the seat in the grab rail is a key hole for the helmet lock. Turning it one way opens the helmet lock, other way unlatches the seat. Go gently, as they can become stiff over time.
No need to take the panels off.

[Shagg]

thx brother

[Shagg]

Left side under the seat in the grab rail is a key hole for the helmet lock. Turning it one way opens the helmet lock, other way unlatches the seat. Go gently, as they can become stiff over time.
No need to take the panels off.

Latch was tight but got it thx needs a new battery

[4cyl h2]

Latch was tight but got it thx needs a new battery

No key needed really. Just look under side rail for plastic piece that moves when the key does turn. You can easily pull it by fingertips Dragbike guys showed me this one years ago. Been doing it ever since at this point I don't even know if my seat key lock works

[Shagg]

yeah found it was a bit stiff but got it to go