OK, this is a real question, and admit up front I am a dumbass, or insert your pithy comment her.....
But, how do you remove the seat on an 87 FJ ?
Could not find a post and the manual was unclear to me........ :blush:
Use the key to unlock the helmet/seat latch. (right side of bike) Turn one way open seat (clockwise I think) turn they other way to open helmet lock. Then open the other latch on the other side. Pull on seat from rear.
Bob W
wow that takes me back. I remember my first time ...... :rofl2:
there are two latches under the grab bars (one on each side) that must be moved downward after you turn the key then the seat will come off.
Yup. I had to call a dealer and ask :(
Yep, me too! I spent about 20 minutes groping around the back of the bike before finding the release levers :lol:
Quote from: Flyover Country Joe on October 17, 2011, 03:48:44 PM
Yep, me too! I spent about 20 minutes groping around the back of the bike before finding the release levers
I still have trouble finding them... :wacko2:
Major LOL :biggrin:
I too had the same problem. I found the lever on the left easily enough, but the one on the right had been broken off. Eventually with some wiggling of the key and moving of the lever I got it right.
I have removed the seat a couple times now since then and I always battle with the right lever(the piece sticking out is probably only a few milimeters long) :dash1:
OK, got the seat off, very, very easy to do. And, found two interesting things. 1) I think I still have the original tool kit and bag that shipped withthe bike. Tools are shiny and the bad is a white canvas bag, blue printing with the word Yamaha and a strap that secures with two D rings. 2) One of my pet peeves, paperwork on the bike. At least three owners worth of registration and insurance papers. People, do not give a thief the papers along with your bike, seems like a gift to me.
a thief can't get the seat off anyway. :crazy:
Make sure you take the key out of the lock as soon as you unlock the right side. Forgot mine in on a road trip last year. Threw the saddle bags over when I was done under the seat and.... those keys bend real easy. As for straightening back out.... not so much.
"Make sure you take the key out of the lock as soon as you unlock the right side. Forgot mine... "
+1
I've left that damn key over night a few times in my carport. I give the thief a key AND paperwork. :dash1:
I was one of the lucky ones, PO told me how to and showed me :) :good:
Is there a way of doing this without a key? I have just had my bike delivered. Previous owner left keys in a box which was the stolen. I need to get thelock off to get key numbers.
Not without destroying something....I would call a mobile locksmith.
Try working another Yamaha key in there.
I was surprised to find by accident one day that the key to my new ignition switch also works my gas cap and seat latch.
Yes, I too have found a fair amount of interchangeability in the Yamahas we have here.
I haven't any other keys. I managed to get the seat lock off and have also removed the ignition but there are no numbers in sight
Try contacting this company in the UK http://www.keysinthepost.com/. (http://www.keysinthepost.com/.)
I have used them for a spare FJ key which they did from photo. They might be able to help you work out the key code from the ignition. Failing that, a new/used ignition switch with keys (ebay) shouldn't break the bank too much.
Take the seat lock to a locksmith, they can reverse make a key from the cylinder in the lock. Then it should also match your ignition. Make sure the smith deals with automotive style locks, the FJ key is double sided and quite simple as modern automobile locks go. I deal with locksmiths all the time, what they can do or teach you could scare you. Locks really only keep honest people honest.
Ok, the seat lock broke so now need to find a replacement. I did manage to get the ignition off and a key is being made over the weekend. My question is, is there any other bike I can use the seat lock from?
Quote from: scrag on March 28, 2014, 05:42:12 PM
Ok, the seat lock broke so now need to find a replacement. I did manage to get the ignition off and a key is being made over the weekend. My question is, is there any other bike I can use the seat lock from?
I have not seen any that will interchage. Those locks are cheap on e bay. Your locksmith can install new slides in the tumbler to match your ignition.
George