Finally Fixed My Droppy Seat

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Finally Fixed My Droppy Seat

09 May 2023 14:17 - 09 May 2023 20:02
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Anyone else have a seat prop that refuses to hold the seat up when the bike is parked on the side-stand?
The seat has never stayed up unless a hand holds it there...





It's a split second woosh from up to full down, and latched!




 
1982 KZ1100-A2

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Re: Finally Fixed My Droppy Seat

09 May 2023 15:18
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The side stand bike lean angle is not the right position for the seat up self lock. The bike service position is only on the main stand!
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Re: Finally Fixed My Droppy Seat

09 May 2023 17:24 - 09 May 2023 20:10
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So my 40+ year old problem is the norm...not an exception.
Well, then my most-simple solution works better for both positions!







I removed the center-stand for daily riding, and keep it handy for the occasional oil/oil filter and fork fluid change, and wheel removal for tires, etc. 
Takes two-three minutes tops to partly bolt it on, and up she goes.

Rides are nicer without the awkward-heavy, extra weight that wants to scrape the pothole-ridden pavement.  Much better without it...



One set of seat-hinge pins is next...

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Re: Finally Fixed My Droppy Seat

10 May 2023 03:30
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Same situation, same solution 
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Re: Finally Fixed My Droppy Seat

10 May 2023 04:47
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Same here.  My center stand became a shop tool a long time ago!

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