Seat; Seat Lock; Seat Release - Buell 2002 S3T Service Manual

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SEAT

REMOVAL
Seat
1. See Figure 2-109. Place ignition key in seat lock. Turn
key 1/4 turn.
2. Pull seat release lever under the tail section.
3. Lift seat and remove.

Seat Lock

1. Remove seat.
2. See Figure 2-110. Remove locknut (10) and star washer
(9) from lock (2).
3. Slowly remove seat tang (8). As seat tang is lowered,
cam (7) will follow. Note orientation of cam (top/bottom
and slot position) for later installation.
4. Remove nut (6).
5. Remove D-washer (5) and O-ring (4).
6. Pull lock (2) and O-ring (3) from top of tail section.

Seat Release

1. Remove seat.
2. See Figure 2-111. Remove shoulder bolt (1), spring (2)
and washer (3) from frame.
NOTE
Depending upon vehicle production date, some S3T models
may have a remote seat release handle. This handle attaches
to the seat latch lever via a cable.
3. Remove seat latch lever (4) and bushing (5).
INSTALLATION
Seat
1. See Figure 2-112. Install seat by sliding metal locating
tab (2) on bottom of seat under frame tab (3).
2. Press down on seat until seat release lever clicks.
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WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift
during vehicle operation and startle the rider, causing
loss of control which could result in death or serious
injury.
3. See Figure 2-109. Turn ignition key 1/4 turn. Remove key
from seat lock.
NOTE
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Seat lock must be in the locked position before ignition
key may be removed.
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See Figure 2-112. Metal tabs on tail section are helmet
brackets (1). Place helmet D-ring under tab. Install and
lock seat to secure helmet for storage while motorcycle
is stationary.
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Figure 2-109. Removing Seat
1. Key
2. Lock
3. O-Ring
4. O-Ring
5. D-Washer
6. Nut
7. Cam
8. Seat Tang
9. Star Washer
10. Locknut
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Figure 2-110. Seat Lock
1. Shoulder Bolt
2. Spring
3. Washer
4. Seat Latch Lever
5. Bushing
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Figure 2-111. Seat Release
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