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btskyking53

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Seat Locked
« on: March 13, 2006, 06:22:01 AM »
OK, I goofed.  I put my seat back on my 1975 CB550 and forgot the key was laying in the tool tray.  I locked the seat and I have no other key. I just bought this bike and am restoring it. Can anyone help me in telling me how to get it open wlithout major surgery?

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Re: Seat Locked
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2006, 06:58:19 AM »
OMG!   i never thought of doing that, but i guess i'll be more careful.  i guess you could try to wiggle a magnet around the top of the tray.  if that doesn't work, drill out the bottom of the tray cause you can always get another tray.

good luck, bro. ;)
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Re: Seat Locked
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2006, 07:14:14 AM »
There's a bunch of tricks on this thread --> http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=3731.0
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Re: Seat Locked
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2006, 07:21:36 AM »
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I have no other key.

Assuming this is the same key for ignition/fork lock/seat, etc. Get the number off the ignition switch, and then try Hondakeys.com to see if you can get another. Simple solution if it works and you will have a spare key to boot.
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Re: Seat Locked
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2006, 02:00:33 PM »
I got a spare key for my 750 from a motorcycle wrecking yard. The first one he pulled out of the box. Of course, I had the key with me at the time and could compare it, so ... never mind.
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Re: Seat Locked
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2006, 03:59:44 PM »

I'm not too sure if you bike seat is the same as mine (78 550).
But, this is what I did.

I took the hinge pins out - took a flash light, flat screwdriver, and a bunch of time.
Once the pins were out, I lifted the hinge side of the seat about 2 inches.
Then took a wrench and slowly loosened the bolts holding the locking pin that is attached to the seat.

Presto - seat is off.

Mind you this is off a 550.
If the seat is completely different on a 750 - sorry, and disregard this post.

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Re: Seat Locked
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2006, 04:51:18 PM »
On my 350f I just unbolted the latch from the bottom of the seat. Should just be 2 nuts to take off. Takes a 10mm socket and an extension as I recall.
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Re: Seat Locked
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2006, 05:32:35 PM »
You can also remove the pins from the hinge and roate the seat to get your key out. It is scary easy.
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Re: Seat Locked
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2006, 05:37:29 PM »
You can also remove the pins from the hinge and roate the seat to get your key out. It is scary easy.
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« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2006, 05:43:44 PM »
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Re: Seat Locked
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2006, 06:00:46 PM »
  You know,  I wouldn't necessarily suggest this, but I've never actually opened mine with the key.  It doesn't work.  I've always used a flat-head screwdriver.

  It never worked so it never even occurred to me until I read this that the seat might actually have a real lock...

  -Ben
« Last Edit: March 13, 2006, 06:02:28 PM by btripp »
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Re: Seat Locked
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2006, 06:31:10 PM »
that's slightly bizzarre...
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