Post by rapidjim on Nov 10, 2010 8:49:42 GMT -6
One of the complaints or request for tech support I get is how to open the seat on a Magnum. Some people have a hard time with it, one of the reasons is they are not opening it right. They either want to push the key in as they are turning it or do not turn it far enough.
The proper way to release the seat locks is to first make sure that you are turning the key all the way ccw and NOT pushing in on the key. You will hear the locking mechanism release. If it still doesn't unlock the seat then:
Remove the 4 screws holding the lower center panel below the handlebars.
Carefully remove the cover by gently prying up and and pushing the piece towards the seat. Release the tabs from both sides. (It may be necessary to push down in the center to release the locking tabs.)
Next open right side glove box and remove the 2 screws for the top side panel.
Very carefully pry the panel upwards and back to release the clips.
Now looking down where you just removed the panel you will see the cable coming out of the ignition switch. Loosen the lock nut and lengthen the cable by rotating the barrel. Turn in small increments and test your adjustment.
Side note, some times the seat won't lock, follow the above proceedure except you want to shorten the cable by rotating the barrel in.
Jim/Owner
Rapid Repair
The proper way to release the seat locks is to first make sure that you are turning the key all the way ccw and NOT pushing in on the key. You will hear the locking mechanism release. If it still doesn't unlock the seat then:
Remove the 4 screws holding the lower center panel below the handlebars.
Carefully remove the cover by gently prying up and and pushing the piece towards the seat. Release the tabs from both sides. (It may be necessary to push down in the center to release the locking tabs.)
Next open right side glove box and remove the 2 screws for the top side panel.
Very carefully pry the panel upwards and back to release the clips.
Now looking down where you just removed the panel you will see the cable coming out of the ignition switch. Loosen the lock nut and lengthen the cable by rotating the barrel. Turn in small increments and test your adjustment.
Side note, some times the seat won't lock, follow the above proceedure except you want to shorten the cable by rotating the barrel in.
Jim/Owner
Rapid Repair
