Finally Fixed My Droppy Seat
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Finally Fixed My Droppy Seat
09 May 2023 14:17 - 09 May 2023 20:02
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!
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
Last edit: 09 May 2023 20:02 by daveo.
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Re: Finally Fixed My Droppy Seat
09 May 2023 15:18
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
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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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 04:47
Same here. My center stand became a shop tool a long time ago!
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