Seat removal (for cover install)

[ResidentWarui]

What tools are required to take the seat off of a 78 550? I want to know so I don't have to make two trips to the bike... Yes it's very cold.

I got my new seat cover and the instructions say something about using a heat lamp or doing it in above 75 degree heat..so I figured it would be best to take the seat off and do it in my room.

Can anyone who's installed a replacement seat cover give some input?

Thanks,
-Simon 8)

[rphillips]

You can get the seat off with the ign. key. A pair of needle nose plyers would be a big help, getting the little clips out of the hinge pins. Don't know about the cover, I always let an upholdstry shop put the cover on, they do it real cheep, & that way I can't mess it up

[Macmatic]

I don't know about the seat on your GS550 but on my '84 GS750EF I find that if I push down on the seat slightly right over the latch I can turn the lock with much less pressure on the key. This might help you out there in the cold!

/\/\ac

[ResidentWarui]

You can get the seat off with the ign. key. A pair of needle nose plyers would be a big help, getting the little clips out of the hinge pins. Don't know about the cover, I always let an upholdstry shop put the cover on, they do it real cheep, & that way I can't mess it up

Figures..I was thinking the same thing... I'll try putting the cover on myself and if I screw it up I'll take it to an upholstery shop.

Thanks