Molinoman
Living Legend
Does anyone know if there is another way to get the seat off if the "ring" pull mechanism is not accessible?
Thanks,
Dennis
Thanks,
Dennis
goodfellow
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I suppose you could release the front with the key,then pull it up high enough on the pull ring side to latch on with a set of needle nose vise- grips on the remaining wire to pull and release. other wise, you'll have to cut the front tab with a hack saw and loosen the three retaining screws on the fender..... the last would be ugly! 
greg
greg
scot in exile
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Dennis try a hacksaw or a cutting torch. When are you leaving that camel of yours and coming home?
Molinoman
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I was hoping there was possibly another way, I may have that problem.
Scot, 35 dtg and I fly to Dubai. On Feb 28th I leave Dubai (2345/11:45 pm for the non-military) and arrive on a straight thru flight to Atlanta at 0630 on Sunday, then on to Pensacola at 0830. Hope to see you while I'm in town for 15 days.
Dennis
Scot, 35 dtg and I fly to Dubai. On Feb 28th I leave Dubai (2345/11:45 pm for the non-military) and arrive on a straight thru flight to Atlanta at 0630 on Sunday, then on to Pensacola at 0830. Hope to see you while I'm in town for 15 days.
Dennis
HeR3tic
Living Legend
I imagine the ring was accidentally folded inward and setting along the underside of the seat or possibly setting right against the fender, rather than dangling outward. I doubt that it is wedged. The ring will take a bit of snaking to pull it to its normal, still nearly inaccessible, outward extension. If that doesn't work, then go to the torch. As an added aid, add a leather fob to the ring for an easy pull and always have the fob in your finger tips when replacing the seat.
1. Snake your short 4-5 inch coat hanger section with a minimum 1/4" hook opening in at the center of seat strap no more than 2 inches, then angle the hook forward about 15 degrees or less.
.If keeping a feel for which way is up, bend a small L in the opposite end from the hook.
.Before forming the hook, wrap the hook end with a single round of electrical tape to avoid paint scratching. If it is setting against the mud guard you want the rough cut hanger hook tip protected against scratching the guard.
.The inside diameter of the ring isn't more than an inch, and about 3/16 thick (hence the 1/4" hook opening).
. The hook length must be rather small, 1/4-3/8"; but not much more, for best chances of stabbing and grabbing into the center.
.The ring may be setting along side the rubber bumper (stand off) though I doubt it.
.You can not pull it forward against the bumper and expect any joy.
2. Roll the hook 90 degrees upward to engage the ring then withdraw rearward slowly. It should easily rotate into proper position.
.The aft circumference of the ring sets nearly on the centerline of the strap or perhaps a tad forward if its up against the bumper.
.Take it slow and easy, and keep your head down
BTW, specification on this high tech tool has no patent pending, yet
1. Snake your short 4-5 inch coat hanger section with a minimum 1/4" hook opening in at the center of seat strap no more than 2 inches, then angle the hook forward about 15 degrees or less.
.If keeping a feel for which way is up, bend a small L in the opposite end from the hook.
.Before forming the hook, wrap the hook end with a single round of electrical tape to avoid paint scratching. If it is setting against the mud guard you want the rough cut hanger hook tip protected against scratching the guard.
.The inside diameter of the ring isn't more than an inch, and about 3/16 thick (hence the 1/4" hook opening).
. The hook length must be rather small, 1/4-3/8"; but not much more, for best chances of stabbing and grabbing into the center.
.The ring may be setting along side the rubber bumper (stand off) though I doubt it.
.You can not pull it forward against the bumper and expect any joy.
2. Roll the hook 90 degrees upward to engage the ring then withdraw rearward slowly. It should easily rotate into proper position.
.The aft circumference of the ring sets nearly on the centerline of the strap or perhaps a tad forward if its up against the bumper.
.Take it slow and easy, and keep your head down
BTW, specification on this high tech tool has no patent pending, yet
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Molinoman
Living Legend
HeR3tic, sounds like you may have had prior experience in this. Thanks for the tip. I'll print it out when I get home and have ready if I don't have any success locating it easily.
Thanks,
Dennis
32 dtg Dubai
33 dtg Home
Thanks,
Dennis
32 dtg Dubai
33 dtg Home
rcr#29
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what i did was also attach a black wire tie around the loop to extend it and make it easier to grab hold of. it works like a charm now and you dont really see it.
Good luck
Good luck
HeR3tic
Living Legend
Welcome Home! No I've not had this issue; the fact is I reconnoitered what might work for your issue. Who could have guessed the ring had been jambed up under the strap. That took some deliberation.
Sidecar Flip
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Dennis...
When you go back, ship me some 7.63x39. It's all in Iraq.........
When I first saw the thread title, I though maybe it was someone in need of Preperation H or a container of Monkey Butt.
When you go back, ship me some 7.63x39. It's all in Iraq.........
When I first saw the thread title, I though maybe it was someone in need of Preperation H or a container of Monkey Butt.
