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    Gs1150e seat stuck! Need help

    As title states, turn key and it won't release seat. Any tricks or FYI on how to remove the seat without damaging any of the components? Also, the helmet holder that is supposed to come up and down when you turn the key is no longer working properly, so the holder moves freely up and down.
    Last edited by mex3000; 05-22-2018, 10:24 PM.
    Cristoph
    Current Bike: 1986 Suzuki GS1150E
    Previous Bikes: 1977 Honda CB750K / 1983 Honda CM450a

    #2
    Have that problem once in a while on mine, usually after being in storage for the winter months. Took me about ten minutes of playing with it to get the lock to release. Try some Jiffy Lube or lock de- icer with graphite in the lock. If a PO had sprayed WD40 in the lock, the carriers dry out after several months and it becomes sticky.

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      #3
      If all else fails, you can reach under the rail and pull on the cable housing.

      I gues you ended up keeping the bike?
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      Glen
      -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
      -Rusty old scooter.
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        #4
        Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
        If all else fails, you can reach under the rail and pull on the cable housing.

        I gues you ended up keeping the bike?
        I got another one. Lol. 1985 model, black and red.
        Cristoph
        Current Bike: 1986 Suzuki GS1150E
        Previous Bikes: 1977 Honda CB750K / 1983 Honda CM450a

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          #5
          Nice. That’s what I had previous to my current bike. Those 1150s are an affliction I tell ya.
          sigpic
          When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

          Glen
          -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
          -Rusty old scooter.
          Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
          https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
          https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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            #6
            Aren’t there two little latches under the middle of the seat? That’s how my GS1100 is latched along with the key at the back.

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              #7
              Originally posted by red1100 View Post
              Aren’t there two little latches under the middle of the seat? That’s how my GS1100 is latched along with the key at the back.
              Nope, only one latch/helmet holder on the left side. As said, reaching under the seat and pulling on the cable is the easiest thing to do if the lock or latch sticks.
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