How to open the seat on a Suzuki SV650?

[HEsch]

Feel like a complete noob, but can't work this out. There's a slot for the key on the left hand side, which releases the catch, but something is stopping it from opening.

Do I need an allen key for some scew or other? Or to shove my fingers under and release some hook-like thing?

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Help! (thank you!) Only important because the manual is in there and I would like to change the clock... and, well, it seems like something I should know how to do. I'm sure the manual tells me how to do it ... https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/i.../sweatdrop.gif

[FJRider]

Feel like a complete noob, but can't work this out. There's a slot for the key on the left hand side, which releases the catch, but something is stopping it from opening.

Do I need an allen key for some scew or other? Or to shove my fingers under and release some hook-like thing?

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/i...s/wallbash.gif

Help! (thank you!) Only important because the manual is in there and I would like to change the clock... and, well, it seems like something I should know how to do. I'm sure the manual tells me how to do it ... https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/i.../sweatdrop.gif

To remove the seat ... put the key into the seat lock and turn clockwise. Then lift the front end of the seat up a bit and slide it forward.

Google is your friend ...

http://www.zkmc.org/pdf/94553577-SV650-User-Manual.pdf

[madbikeboy]

Feel like a complete noob, but can't work this out. There's a slot for the key on the left hand side, which releases the catch, but something is stopping it from opening.

Do I need an allen key for some scew or other? Or to shove my fingers under and release some hook-like thing?

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/i...s/wallbash.gif

Help! (thank you!) Only important because the manual is in there and I would like to change the clock... and, well, it seems like something I should know how to do. I'm sure the manual tells me how to do it ... https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/i.../sweatdrop.gif

I'm resisting any urge to tease you.

I haven't owned a SV650 (because I'm a male that is heterosexual and I couldn't wear a man bun or a man bag or pretend to be a hipster). But, if it's like most Suzuki's:
- Insert the key into the lock on the left hand side.
- Turn the key.
- While turning the key, lift either the front or the rear of the seat.
- The seat will lift at one end, and then it's got some tabs that hook into the frame, you just keep rotating it like the tabs are a hinge, and it should come free.
- Replacing it is the reverse of above.
- When you're sitting on your bike, trying to remember where your key is, and after you've checked every pocket and your house, your purse, and called the AA, reach around and remove the key from the lock on the left hand side of the bike.

Now the teasing starts.

[FJRider]

... When you're sitting on your bike, trying to remember where your key is, and after you've checked every pocket and your house, your purse, and called the AA, reach around and remove the key from the lock on the left hand side of the bike.

Now the teasing starts.

I've done that myself a few times ...

My FJ is similar ... but has two levers at the bottom of the seat near the back end that needs to be pulled down as well ... before the seat can be lifted off.

I had to ask how too ...

[madbikeboy]

I've done that myself a few times ...

My FJ is similar ... but has two levers at the bottom of the seat near the back end that needs to be pulled down as well ... before the seat can be lifted off.

I had to ask as well ...

I've only ever done it once. But I had a huge audience of bikers watching me do it.

The Hayabusa opens in the wrong direction for a GSXR, quite annoying. I always give the wrong end a tug. Wait. That came out wrong.

[BuzzardNZ]

You need an allen key to remove the seat.

The slot for the bike key only opens the helmet lock.

[Laava]

Have you made sure the bike is in neutral and engaging the seat release enabler mechanism. Important tho, you must be standing on the right side of the bike!

[HEsch]

It's my first bike so no previous experience to draw on... Google was not my friend (or maybe my search terms were inadequate, hah) except for videos on older models. I'll have a better look and report back with the solution.

[russd7]

just get some tools and start removing stuff and eventually you will find the right ones for the seat, much more fun and educational.

buzzard has the answer

but you shouldn't need to use the manual to change the clock, you may find your fingers are much easier to push the buttons with or maybe a pen

[Jeff Sichoe]

First get some crc silicon spray and contact cleaner then spray the fuck out of the lock, seat, and anything related.

Now turn the key in the seat lock and wiggle the absolute shit out of the seat until it releases.

Putting back on is reverse of above including spray.

[granstar]

- When you're sitting on your bike, trying to remember where your key is, and after you've checked every pocket and your house, your purse, and called the AA, reach around and remove the key from the lock on the left hand side of the bike.

Now the teasing starts.

you will NOT beat Roger,some mothers do have em, he is a pro at rallies. First time keys found...right in middle of tent after unpacking everything previously packed onto bike an hour before and had to be all repacked.

Nek time...same scenario but no keys found, a search around site, where he shat last, etc no joy. I suggested he try through his riding gear...keys found and extracted from down a hole in his bib leathers pocket and down further from into a secret hiding place somewhere between the lining in the lower leg repack bike before ride.


Third time, he does a pat down and scratches head and looks at us with that "iv'e fucked up again" look...it was all o.k we commandered them earlier so at least we would know they were safe, handed them back and we were off

As for SV Seat by the time you work it out it will be daylight saving again, just leave the clock as is. FIGJAM.

[Katman]

As Buzzard says, the seat is secured by Allen head bolts behind small triangular plastic panels either side of the seat.

(But it's always good for a laugh reading the bullshit from people who think they're smarter than they actually are).

[russd7]

you will NOT beat Roger,some mothers do have em, he is a pro at rallies. First time keys found...right in middle of tent after unpacking everything previously packed onto bike an hour before and had to be all repacked.

Nek time...same scenario but no keys found, a search around site, where he shat last, etc no joy. I suggested he try through his riding gear...keys found and extracted from down a hole in his bib leathers pocket and down further from into a secret hiding place somewhere between the lining in the lower leg repack bike before ride.


Third time, he does a pat down and scratches head and looks at us with that "iv'e fucked up again" look...it was all o.k we commandered them earlier so at least we would know they were safe, handed them back and we were off

As for SV Seat by the time you work it out it will be daylight saving again, just leave the clock as is. FIGJAM.

ahhh yes, roger, but at least he found his keys, Bazza still has not found his ones at the brass.

[madbikeboy]

As Buzzard says, the seat is secured by Allen head bolts behind small triangular plastic panels either side of the seat.

(But it's always good for a laugh reading the bullshit from people who think they're smarter than they actually are).

Did you read the disclaimer about having never owned an SV650...? It's about the only Suzuki I can recall that doesn't have a pillion seat that unlocks...

[HEsch]

Turns out it is only the key and wiggle the seat slightly up and rearwards to allow the hooks to unhook. No allan key needed.

The manual wasn't even in there, so I had to ask them to send me a copy. Now I can change the clock (which is something like 8 hours and 40 minutes out... if it was only daylight savings time, I wouldn't bother, but I have no idea of the actual time by reading it).