GS550L seat removal

[MoFoHo]

Hi all! How the heck do you remove the seat on a 1981 GS550L?! The manual says that there's some clips on the left hand side of the frame but I cant see anything! Please someone help cos I want to get the seat recovered!
Many thanks,
Steve.

[Anonymous]

I can't speak for your particilar seat as I don't know if it's the same as mine. I have a '80 GS550L and at the back of my seat there is a lock. It takes the same key as my ignition key. Tune the lock and pull out, it will pop our like a button, then you can lift the back of the seat up and pull towards the back and it will come off.

[Anonymous]

I took the seat off my 550T when I got it. There is a lock at the back, and 2 slide in clips up by the tank. Unlock it, then lift the back and slide it backwards. If you dont have the key (like I didnt) then unbolt the rear fender and turn signals and try to get a socket up under the seat to unbolt the lock from the seat. There were 2 bolts and they were 10mm on my bike, dont know what it was in standard size. Hope this helps.
Gavin

[Anonymous]

my gs450L is connected by the two bolts that hold the back turn signals on to the fender..these have to be taken off then the seat just comes off.

[MoFoHo]

Thanks guys! There is just a small hole (about 1" dia) at the back of the seat, is this where the lock would normally be? All I can see through the hole is what appears to be a square bolt head. Should I try and undo this?

[gspaul]

Maybe, the lock may have been broken and not replaced.
Fish around in there with a torch & a bit of wire, the mechanisem may still be in there.
The lock operated a lever & rod!