Seat release

[twowheeltherapy]

BC1955, Adding that peace of mind was easy once your pictures showed me and once I got in there. Can’t thank you enough.
Your post came at just the right time. My seat barely released (after much struggle) I knew then I better do this mod before I re install seat. Good thing I did cause key doesn’t do the job anymore.
For you guys that lube the latch cable, how do you do it? From under the tank?

[BC1955]

Mine was to the point where it felt like the key was about to break so I had to do something. It may not be done the best way but at least it works and until I can get a stronger cable to replace the plastic one, I’m happy. I glad I could help.

[NthernLgts]

When adding a fishing leader to seat latch do you have to remove latch from frame?

I just did mine today. I’m sure you dont “have” to, but it was much easier do when you take those 2 little 10mm bolts out first, and the one phillips head screw. I used thin braided nylon cord.

[gr86ss]

I made a few secondary seat release lanyards. If you don't want to use a zip tie, or don't have any materials laying around to make DM me for one. $7.50 shipped con-us with paypal.

[DEEPHATE]

I have one of them coming to replace my amateurish attempt at a cheater.

[gr86ss]

Some more detail shots of routing and where I tucked the end of the lanyard into a slot just above the side covers

[twowheeltherapy]

If anyone needs to modify their seat latch to open manually, DO NOT HESITATE to order what gr86ss (George) is offering. He is a stand up guy who mailed one out to me as soon as I asked. He didn’t wait for my PayPal deposit nor did I feel the need to do so AFTER I was sure of delivery. His communications were prompt and reliable. It’s nice to trust people, isn’t it?
This simple lanyard he makes was more than a piece of mind. My key/seat opening design had become very unreliable and, unlike George, very untrustworthy.
Thank you, George.

[roadiemort]

I believe he is working on an ejection seat release cable for his Corvette now lol.

[Sharpman66]

Great idea! I just did mine! Cheers!