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Post by toystory on Oct 24, 2018 16:40:33 GMT
My seat is not locking onto the spire. Do they just give up, shall I just pop in a new Ebay catch. I have a new set of three lock barrells.
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Post by scooterg on Oct 24, 2018 18:01:41 GMT
Screw the pin (spike) down or up a bit
mine doesnt lock,,then again there’s nothing to steal
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Post by mijapxman on Oct 24, 2018 20:46:46 GMT
Maybe your seat has moved, you could try adjusting it by slacking the three bolts that holds it to the frame, move the seat a fraction,tighten the bolts HAND tight,support the seat as you gently lower it ( to try to stop it from moving)and see if all's well, ( if it gets stuck on the catch, knock the back and/or the front of the seat, with the palm of your hand till you can release it's hold,this is why your only bolting the seat HAND tight till happy with it's fit), then tighten the bolts property ,if all's well.
Mij☺
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Post by ironsloth on Oct 24, 2018 22:35:45 GMT
Spray the catch with wd40, and scooterg, it's a failure on the mot if it doesn't lock. As per mijs instructions, start with the catch first.
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Post by henri on Oct 25, 2018 6:40:12 GMT
as above , an yes technically a unlatching seats a fail ironsloth , my mot guy lifts the seat an points at hinge bolts an says "that seats fixed to frame" an passes me . H
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Post by swm on Oct 25, 2018 9:36:02 GMT
Screw the pin (spike) down or up a bit mine doesnt lock,,then again there’s nothing to steal Nothing ? Only yer side panels !!!
Cheers.
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Post by toystory on Oct 25, 2018 14:34:44 GMT
Thanks lads, been playing with the indicators today; what fun.
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Post by citydaz on Oct 25, 2018 16:37:39 GMT
You would need a really pedantic MOT tester to fail you for a seat that doesnt lock.
The seat has to be securely fastened to the frame for the MOT, which is achieved by means of the 3 bolts on the hinge.
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Post by toystory on Oct 25, 2018 17:01:25 GMT
Hi Daz. Will take the spire out tomorrow and try to ram it in the seat first. There is a lose spring inside the lock, perhaps it tightens up when spire engages.
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Post by toystory on Oct 27, 2018 15:41:44 GMT
Looked at lock today, the spring in the lock is not shutting the jaws. Unless I am advised otherwise I will order a new catch and hope that I can fit the old barrel. Don't want too many keys.
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Post by ironsloth on Oct 28, 2018 16:41:12 GMT
I think I'm right in saying that there are 4 different seat catches, make sure you get the right one for your seat.
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Post by toystory on Oct 29, 2018 17:40:55 GMT
Thanks Ace, will take the old one to Kegra Racing with me.
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Post by toystory on Oct 31, 2018 17:26:11 GMT
Got one from Kegra Racing, only £15, result : )
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Post by ironsloth on Oct 31, 2018 17:48:35 GMT
Took me 2 attempts last time I bought one....
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Post by toystory on Oct 31, 2018 18:08:04 GMT
Took the old one with me, proper old skool me. Good old Kegra Racing.
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