Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: tom_eaton on May 09, 2006, 09:09:41 AM

Title: advice on bandit (keyhole at side of bike)
Post by: tom_eaton on May 09, 2006, 09:09:41 AM

Hi all,

This may seem like a stupid question, but what is the keyhole on the side of the bike for? I've turned it this way and that, but no luck. I thought it might be for underseat storage, but a quick google confirms there is none.


Yes yes I know, there are no stupid questions only stupid people.

Thanks :)

Title: advice on bandit (keyhole at side of bike)
Post by: Maniac on May 09, 2006, 09:15:46 AM

It's the seat lock, turn it forward and lift up on the seat. Turn it backwards like a screw and the bottom of it should open, it's also a helmet lock!

Title: advice on bandit (keyhole at side of bike)
Post by: tom_eaton on May 09, 2006, 09:16:44 AM

thanks,  :grin: will try it later when i go out

Title: advice on bandit (keyhole at side of bike)
Post by: Herr Tod on May 09, 2006, 01:32:49 PM

Oil it first, they tend to get stuck.

Title: advice on bandit (keyhole at side of bike)
Post by: tom_eaton on May 09, 2006, 03:36:24 PM

can't get seat to lift up. right, time for glaringly obvious instructions please, cz i dont want to damage the seat. turn the key counter-clockwise, then what?

 :duh:

Title: advice on bandit (keyhole at side of bike)
Post by: Maniac on May 09, 2006, 06:39:12 PM

Let me see, I may be wrong...

The key turns two directions. In one direction it will rotate quite a bit, in the other it's just a little. That is the direction that should release the seat latch. Lift up on the seat at this point, from the front (near the gastank). If it doesn't come off, then either the latch is jammed or the cable has broken.

Title: advice on bandit (keyhole at side of bike)
Post by: Krautwagen on May 10, 2006, 01:43:11 AM

Try pushing down on the front of the seat to relieve some pressure on the latch while you're turning the key.  Otherwise, just hold the key turned and pound on the front of the seat with your fist.  Once it releases, grab the front of the seat and pull up.  Basically the same technique as opening a stuck hood on a car. :beers: