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Offline LowRyter

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Broken Seat Lock
« 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?
John L

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Offline chupacabra

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Broken Seat Lock
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline gearset01

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« Reply #2 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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Broken Seat Lock
« Reply #3 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
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1998 Red & Cream Moto Guzzi V11 EV
2001 Greenie Moto Guzzi V11 Sport

Offline gearset01

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assembly
« Reply #4 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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Re: assembly
« Reply #5 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.


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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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John L

1998 Red Suzuki GSF-1200S
1998 Red & Cream Moto Guzzi V11 EV
2001 Greenie Moto Guzzi V11 Sport