Seat removal - Bandit 250?

[Spittie]

I know this sounds daft but went to go for a ride the other day (it had been a long time since the last one) but battery is dead!
Ok no probs just take seat off and get it charged up.This is the daft bit...How the f*#k do you get the seat off?????? I cant see any screws or clips/levers to release the dam thing!:2guns :
Suzuki Bandit 250

[JimO]

there will be a key lock somewhere under the seat

[FJRider]

To find lock ... lift seat......... tee hee
Key lock is (usually)on the left side, often with helmet lock/holder...

[Spittie]

the only key lock near the seat is to hang your helmet on but this doesnt release the seat,I know it will end up being something simple like that tho.......this is where a manual would be handy lol

[Spittie]

[QUOTE=FJRider;1656140]To find lock ... lift seat......... tee hee
Key lock is (usually)on the left side, often with helmet lock/holder...[/QUOTE

Ok will check that again

[Spittie]

Tried it and it doesnt work,i must be missing something,pretty dark so will try again in the morn.thnx guys

[FJRider]

Often turn key one direction...for helmet lock, other way for seat ...

[Squiggles]

Its not under the rear next to the taillight is it?

[Spittie]

well the helmet lock does have a cable attached to it but no matter which way i turn the key the seat remains locked.I have to assume the cable is broken/faulty. :argh:

[phoenixgtr]

Must be broken. With our bandit you turn it one way for the helmet lock and the other way for the seat. The seat might just be a bit stuck. They can be pricks to get off sometimes

[Lissa]

I agree with Phoenix. I had a hell of time trying to get mine off the other weekend, to jump start my bike (not that it worked.... damn it!)

[Spittie]

Got all sorted now,sels1 came to the resuce, thnx everyone for your help

[sels1]

With our bandit you turn it one way for the helmet lock and the other way for the seat. The seat might just be a bit stuck. They can be pricks to get off sometimes

This was the case with this one. Hold your mouth the right way and push on the right point and it came off ok. Its the little things that get ya, eh Spittie?

[dangerous]

Got all sorted now,sels1 came to the resuce, thnx everyone for your help

ahhh fark sakes... ok went to do the same today... how the hell do you remove the seat guys... post it NOW cos its got me stuffed

And befor anyone says use the key there is nowere for one other than the lid holder which is a stand alone item no cables no nadda

[Akzle]

ahhh fark sakes... ok went to do the same today... how the hell do you remove the seat guys... post it NOW cos its got me stuffed

And befor anyone says use the key there is nowere for one other than the lid holder which is a stand alone item no cables no nadda

you'll need a No.2 philips and a 4' wrecking bar.


if the screwdriver doesn't get it, the bar will.

[Big Dog]

ahhh fark sakes... ok went to do the same today... how the hell do you remove the seat guys... post it NOW cos its got me stuffed

And befor anyone says use the key there is nowere for one other than the lid holder which is a stand alone item no cables no nadda
If I recall: press down on the back of the seat and turn the key the opposite way from when using the helmet lock.

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[dangerous]

If I recall: press down on the back of the seat and turn the key the opposite way from when using the helmet lock.

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no man noooo as I said there is no cable the lid lock is a stand alone item.. as below the OP'ers post


How the f*#k do you get the seat off?????? I cant see any screws or clips/levers to release the dam thing!:2guns :
Suzuki Bandit 250

[Big Dog]

What year?
Also is there a turn past park on the mains key?

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[dangerous]

What year?
Also is there a turn past park on the mains key?

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95... seat is a one piece, i have noticed some are a two piece seat... think the main key been replaced it is the same looking key but different to the tank and lid holder...

[Big Dog]

Aye, but when I worked at the bike shop some older bandits you turned the main key in the ignition past park.
I spent a good hour trying to work that one out while the others giggled to themselves.

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[Katman]

no man noooo as I said there is no cable the lid lock is a stand alone item.. as below the OP'ers post

Under the tail piece by the left rear indicator.

[dangerous]

Under the tail piece by the left rear indicator.

WELL FUCK ME... on a closser look there is a key hole it faces down and is hidden by the rack L bars just behind the left indercator...

[Drew]

WELL FUCK ME... on a closser look there is a key hole it faces down and is hidden by the rack L bars just behind the left indercator...
Same as the RF. Figured you'd had a decent look for a key hole.

[dangerous]

Same as the RF. Figured you'd had a decent look for a key hole.

I did, but it looks like a bolt head covered by the L bracket, faces straight down... look fuck ya Im a blind c#$t ok...