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Started by terryk, October 17, 2011, 10:24:38 AM

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terryk

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:

weymouth399

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.

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Mark Olson

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.

Mark O.
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andyb

Yup.  I had to call a dealer and ask :(


Flyover Country Joe

Yep, me too! I spent about 20 minutes groping around the back of the bike before finding the release levers :lol:

WhiteBeard

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:

FJTillDeath

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:
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terryk

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.

Mark Olson

a thief can't get the seat off anyway. :crazy:
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

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Derek Young

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.
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"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:
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Dazza57

I was one of the lucky ones, PO told me how to and showed me :) :good:
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scrag

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.

Pat Conlon

Not without destroying something....I would call a mobile locksmith.
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rktmanfj

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.

Randy T
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