Seat removal - Bandit 250?

**Spittie** · 21st July 2008, 18:08

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** · 21st July 2008, 18:40

there will be a key lock somewhere under the seat

**FJRider** · 21st July 2008, 18:49

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

**Spittie** · 21st July 2008, 18:49

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** · 21st July 2008, 18:51

[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** · 21st July 2008, 19:09

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

**FJRider** · 21st July 2008, 20:16

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

**Squiggles** · 21st July 2008, 20:33

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

**Spittie** · 22nd July 2008, 09:48

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.

**phoenixgtr** · 22nd July 2008, 10:04

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** · 22nd July 2008, 10:27

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** · 22nd July 2008, 10:53

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

**sels1** · 22nd July 2008, 19:57

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

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** · 19th August 2016, 18:37

Originally Posted by Spittie

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** · 19th August 2016, 18:54

Originally Posted by dangerous

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.