Honda Silver Wing Scooter Forum


 
HomeHome  GalleryGallery  FAQFAQ  SearchSearch  RegisterRegister  Log inLog in  
Search
 
 

Display results as :
 
Rechercher Advanced Search
Latest topics
» Highest miles ?
Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeby LarryD Yesterday at 7:33 pm

» December Forum Picture
Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeby LarryD Yesterday at 7:27 pm

» nu-fella / looking to buy maxee-scoot
Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeby GHM-PM Mon Dec 02, 2024 6:01 am

» Summer Trip to Hyder AK USA - Stewart BC Canada
Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeby Meldrew Sat Nov 30, 2024 12:27 pm

» SW side bags
Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeby sonuvabug Fri Nov 29, 2024 10:49 am

» 85 and new bike second on experience
Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeby GHM-PM Wed Nov 27, 2024 6:11 am

» Parasitic amperage leak Uintah
Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeby JohnyC Mon Nov 25, 2024 12:35 pm

» Rear wheel valve stem
Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeby Meldrew Mon Nov 25, 2024 12:28 am

» Pirelli Tires, Your experience
Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeby Hop Sun Nov 24, 2024 7:04 pm

» Newbie to Silverwing
Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeby COMick Fri Nov 22, 2024 6:13 pm

Navigation
 Portal
 Index
 Memberlist
 Profile
 FAQ
 Search
free forum
 
 

 Help, seat won't unlatch

Go down 
+6
BlackFly
rogerscoot
Skippy
DennisB
The Scootist
thomphoto
10 posters
AuthorMessage
thomphoto
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Maxi-Scooter Rider
thomphoto


Number of posts : 188
Age : 87
Location : Owensboro, Kentucky
Points : 5890
Registration date : 2009-06-11

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeThu Dec 09, 2010 4:43 pm

Put the swing in the shed a couple of weeks ago, and the seat was working fine. Today I went out to hook up the battery tender, and lo and behold, the seat would not unlatch. Anybody have any suggestions of how to get into the latch works if you can't get the seat open?
Back to top Go down
http://wendellthompsonfineart.com
The Scootist
Silver Wing Expert
Silver Wing Expert
The Scootist


Number of posts : 693
Age : 67
Location : Loveland, Colorado
Points : 6465
Registration date : 2009-01-23

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeThu Dec 09, 2010 4:48 pm

Thom:
Try pushing down on the middle of the seat while you turn the key. This worked for me when I had crammed too much stuff under the seat.
Back to top Go down
thomphoto
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Maxi-Scooter Rider
thomphoto


Number of posts : 188
Age : 87
Location : Owensboro, Kentucky
Points : 5890
Registration date : 2009-06-11

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeThu Dec 09, 2010 9:38 pm

Doesn't work. I think something broke about the latch system. I just can't figure out how to get into it to see what's going on.
Thanks for the response tho.
Wendell
Back to top Go down
http://wendellthompsonfineart.com
DennisB
Silver Wing Guru
Silver Wing Guru



Number of posts : 2778
Age : 74
Location : NE Oklahoma
Points : 9110
Registration date : 2008-12-28

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeThu Dec 09, 2010 10:18 pm

Give this a try. Remove the small cover under the rear lights, just 2 screws. Then remove the 1 small screw at the bottom edge of the left side cover. Now carefully pull straight out at the bottom of the left cover just enough to get your arm inside the to feel what's going on. You can pull the cable end and un-latch the seat if needed at this point. The spring clips, buy the left turn signal, might pop out while you have your arm under the cover...it will pop back in when you get done.

I hope this helps
Back to top Go down
thomphoto
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Maxi-Scooter Rider
thomphoto


Number of posts : 188
Age : 87
Location : Owensboro, Kentucky
Points : 5890
Registration date : 2009-06-11

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeFri Dec 10, 2010 7:15 am

Thanks Dennis, I'l give that a try as soon as it warms up a little here.
Back to top Go down
http://wendellthompsonfineart.com
Skippy
Super Scooter Rider
Super Scooter Rider
Skippy


Number of posts : 299
Age : 57
Location : Exeter. Devon.
Points : 5579
Registration date : 2010-08-18

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeSat Dec 11, 2010 7:25 am

Before going in to have a scooby at the lock mechanisum, have a look at the Microfische on Ron Ayers website - if nothing else it will give you an insight into how it all works.

It sounds to me like the bowden cable that runs from the lock fitting on the left hand rear panel to the rear lock point has broken/come adrift. There is a secondanry cable that then runs from the lock at the back of the bike to the other locking point under the seat center. If the first cable has gone neither lock will open , if its the secondary then only the rear lock will open - either way you're still a bit stuffed!

I must admit when I was fitting a new spring to the mechanisum a week or so ago when I had the opposite problem (see earlier thread) I did think that having cables to operate such an important part was a bit of a liability!

In the interests of wanting to know exactly what to do in the event of this problem arising for me - I'm gonna have a go at opening the seat without using the key; as if the cable had broken. I hope Honda considered this problem when building the bike. Before I set to, I'm going to check with my dealer friend in case Honda have published anything.

Later chaps.
Back to top Go down
rogerscoot
Scooter Rider
Scooter Rider



Number of posts : 73
Location : Brinsley, UK
Points : 5161
Registration date : 2011-01-05

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeSat Jan 08, 2011 6:16 pm

I once locked myself out...put my jacket with keys under the seat and locked it.....Anyway, removed the back cover, poked my arm up under the left hand side and just pulled down on the middle of the cable and it released the lock. Now I always carry spare set of keys in my back pocket.
Back to top Go down
Skippy
Super Scooter Rider
Super Scooter Rider
Skippy


Number of posts : 299
Age : 57
Location : Exeter. Devon.
Points : 5579
Registration date : 2010-08-18

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 09, 2011 10:20 am

Where there is a will there is a way!! sunny
Back to top Go down
BlackFly
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Maxi-Scooter Rider
BlackFly


Number of posts : 151
Age : 46
Location : Germany
Points : 5305
Registration date : 2010-11-20

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 09, 2011 11:16 am

Skippy wrote:
Before going in to have a scooby at the lock mechanisum, have a look at the Microfische on Ron Ayers website - if nothing else it will give you an insight into how it all works.
Can you tell me which one is the correct one? In Year 2001 is no 600ccm scooter and in 2003 it begans with FSC600A and FSC600D. I thought Silver Wing is a FSJ600 but FSC600 seems to be the Silver Wing. And what is the difference between the A and D?
Back to top Go down
joncallihan
Silver Wing Guru
Silver Wing Guru



Number of posts : 1025
Age : 86
Location : Lafayette, Colorado, USA
Points : 6944
Registration date : 2009-02-16

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 09, 2011 3:17 pm

Both FSJ and FSC are the 600 Silverwing scooter. A is ABS, D is not ABS.

FSJ is non-USA (Japan, Europe, etc). FSC is USA. The only significant difference that I know of is the inclusion of a power outlet in the left side glove box in the FSJ models.

Back to top Go down
http://www.joncallihan.com
BlackFly
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Maxi-Scooter Rider
BlackFly


Number of posts : 151
Age : 46
Location : Germany
Points : 5305
Registration date : 2010-11-20

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 10, 2011 12:58 am

Thx. And if i'm correct, the first facelift was in 2004/2005 so that the 2003 FSC600D will fit to my 2001 FSJ600 without ABS except the missing power outlet?
Back to top Go down
joncallihan
Silver Wing Guru
Silver Wing Guru



Number of posts : 1025
Age : 86
Location : Lafayette, Colorado, USA
Points : 6944
Registration date : 2009-02-16

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 10, 2011 11:28 am

To the best of my knowledge, yes.
Back to top Go down
http://www.joncallihan.com
Skippy
Super Scooter Rider
Super Scooter Rider
Skippy


Number of posts : 299
Age : 57
Location : Exeter. Devon.
Points : 5579
Registration date : 2010-08-18

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 10, 2011 11:51 am

Here in the UK the model designation is FJS 600 - thats what is says on the front of my owners manual.

In fact just to muddy the waters it actually say 'Honda FJS 600 A/D Silverwing',
Back to top Go down
BlackFly
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Maxi-Scooter Rider
BlackFly


Number of posts : 151
Age : 46
Location : Germany
Points : 5305
Registration date : 2010-11-20

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 10, 2011 1:20 pm

I think UK could be possibly belongs to Europe also if they are driving on the wrong side Wink

On the front cover of my manual it is called FJS600 without a letter. But i think in 2001 they are no ABS available...
Back to top Go down
"Hi Yo"
Silver Wing Guru
Silver Wing Guru
Help, seat won't unlatch 510-80


Number of posts : 2940
Age : 75
Location : Winnsboro, Texas, U.S.A.
Points : 8570
Registration date : 2010-02-17

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 13, 2012 9:43 pm

Bump for SCTLVR. DennisB seems to have a way to get in well described. I hope this helps and your keys are inside. affraid
Back to top Go down
SCTLVR
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Maxi-Scooter Rider



Number of posts : 186
Location : Fairfield, CA
Points : 4750
Registration date : 2012-06-27

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeTue Aug 14, 2012 11:05 am

Hi Yo, found my keys in my riding jacket this morning (red-faced embarrasment here).
Back to top Go down
Waspie
Silver Wing Guru
Silver Wing Guru
Waspie


Number of posts : 2392
Age : 72
Location : Portland, UK
Points : 8160
Registration date : 2009-07-26

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeTue Aug 14, 2012 11:33 am

SCTLVR wrote:
Hi Yo, found my keys in my riding jacket this morning (red-faced embarrasment here).


Ha Ha Ha, a senior moment for a youngster!!!!! Laughing Laughing Laughing

Been there - Done that - ordered the tee shirt!!!!!!
Back to top Go down
https://www.facebook.com/Waspie41
"Hi Yo"
Silver Wing Guru
Silver Wing Guru
Help, seat won't unlatch 510-80


Number of posts : 2940
Age : 75
Location : Winnsboro, Texas, U.S.A.
Points : 8570
Registration date : 2010-02-17

Help, seat won't unlatch Empty
PostSubject: Re: Help, seat won't unlatch   Help, seat won't unlatch I_icon_minitimeTue Aug 14, 2012 5:42 pm

SCTLVR wrote:
Hi Yo, found my keys in my riding jacket this morning (red-faced embarrasment here).
Glad you found them, but it's nice there is a way to access the storage area,
Back to top Go down
 
Help, seat won't unlatch
Back to top 
Page 1 of 1
 Similar topics
-
» Seat Modification: Car seat substitution
» Clutch removal of 22mm bolt
» SW wont Start
» Silverwing wont start
» wont stay running

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
Honda Silver Wing Scooter Forum :: Honda Silver Wing :: Silver Wing Topics-
Jump to: