Bandit Alley

GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: LowRyter on October 01, 2006, 11:40:44 PM

Title: Broken Seat Lock
Post by: LowRyter on October 01, 2006, 11:40:44 PM

The lock broke for the helmet lock a few years ago, now the whole unit is broken. I can't get the seat off.  That's where I keep the owner's manual, proof of insurance, tool kit, rags, spare light bulbs & tire repair kit.
 
Any hints?  Do you think a lock smith can get it apart?

Title: Broken Seat Lock
Post by: chupacabra on October 02, 2006, 04:28:20 AM

Is it the lock itself that broke or the cable?
If the lock is broken you may be able to drill it out to open the seat.

Title: illustrated DWG
Post by: gearset01 on October 02, 2006, 08:27:35 PM

Ron Ayers .com on line illustrated parts list for the bandits. Looks like remove and pull the cable. Most locks have a pin or a clip that hold the tumbler barrel in the housing. A locksmith should be able to match a replacment with the ignition key.
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Title: Broken Seat Lock
Post by: LowRyter on October 02, 2006, 08:39:16 PM

It's a number 30 security torx.  Lucky my neighbor had one.

As soon as took off the fastener, the guts feel out.  Maybe 8-10 parts that seems like the mainspring of a watch.  But that was cool.  I was able to get the cable undone and twist tied to the long tie hook.  Now I can just pull the cable with my hand & open the seat.  There isn't any lock or helmet hook.  The backing plate looks funky.  Serviceable though.

thanks

John 98 Red B12

Title: assembly
Post by: gearset01 on October 02, 2006, 09:05:06 PM

New its like 50 bucks, should be able to get a used one at a cycle yard and have it rekeyed. Type in the part number on a search engine and see where it leads.
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Title: Re: assembly
Post by: LowRyter on October 03, 2006, 07:26:43 PM

Thanks for the info.

Printed the IPB from Ron Ayers. Dude, it doesn't come apart!  It's one assembly.

Yep, $50 and another key.  It works better on a twist tie than it ever did locked.

Quote from: gearset01

New its like 50 bucks, should be able to get a used one at a cycle yard and have it rekeyed. Type in the part number on a search engine and see where it leads.
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