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sgomes

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Seat won't release
« on: August 26, 2015, 05:42:35 pm »
Hey guys, just picked up my 2015 690 Enduro, but I can't get the seat off.  I pulled the release loop way harder than one should, almost to the point of breaking.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Steve

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Re: Seat won't release
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2015, 06:32:12 pm »
this diagram shows where the lock is on the bike. not sure if you can reach in there with something and release the latch..

number 10

http://www.powersportswarehouse.com/p/KTM?aribrand=KTM#/KTM/690_ENDURO_R_CHASSIS_-_2015/Tank%2c_Seat%2c_Cover/28%7c%7e09%7c%7e0005/28%7c%7e09%7c%7e0025


you can also scroll down this page and there's a pic of the latch.  there's got to be a way to get to it i'd think.  good luck

http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/the-2014-2015-ktm-690-enduro-thread.1048049/page-53
« Last Edit: August 26, 2015, 06:40:27 pm by SLAP75 »

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Re: Seat won't release
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2015, 07:41:34 pm »
Well, upon further review, I doubt you'll ever reach that latch without some major disassembly.  I tried mine just now and it doesn't hurt to pull up a little on the very back of the seat when pulling the release cord. It doesn't take much pull to release
« Last Edit: August 27, 2015, 03:46:02 pm by SLAP75 »

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Re: Seat won't release
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2015, 03:06:42 am »
Wow, thanks again Slap, I'll give it a try.  Or, perhaps even pushing down on the back of the seat to unload the latch mechanism might work.

BTW the sticker read just as you said it would for the California compliance.

Steve


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Re: Seat won't release
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2015, 03:58:27 pm »
Slap, thanks again.  I held the release loop and banged near the rear of the seat, and she popped right off.  Now it releases as it should.

Sorry to take so much of your time, but I sure appreciate it.

Steve


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Re: Seat won't release
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2015, 04:13:27 pm »
no problem, I get bored at work and i'm online all day long  :D