two niggling little questions

[satchmo]

Hey guys -- got some small questions with my 1983 GS1150EF

1. I'm going to be doing a carb rebuild this weekend as well as test out some electrics, and for that, I need the seat off, but I think I broke the lock. Is there anyway to trigger the seat to come off without the key?

2. My left mirror (attached to the fairing) is loose such that when riding it moves towards me (gets pushed in by the wind). I don't see a screw to tighten it anywhere, the PO had a piece of tape jammed under it to keep semi-steady, but the tape has come off -- do any of you guys no any tricks to fix this more permanently?

Thanks

[earlfor]

Yes, on the backside of the seatlock, you will find two screws that hold the assembly to the frame. Remove the two screws, remove the rear cover plate on the assembly and pop the end of the cable out. Pull the cable end with two fingers to unlatch the seat.

For the mirror mount, I didnt have a fairing on my E model, but If you have a home supply store such as Home Depot, Lowes etc, buy a small tube of 3 M 5200 adhesive (the quick set type). Loosen the mirror mount enough to get a layer of 5200 under it, refasten and tape into place. Let set for about 3 hours and that should solve that little annoyance. :-)

BTW the solvent for 5200 is mineral spirits.

E.

Hey guys -- got some small questions with my 1983 GS1150EF

1. I'm going to be doing a carb rebuild this weekend as well as test out some electrics, and for that, I need the seat off, but I think I broke the lock. Is there anyway to trigger the seat to come off without the key?

2. My left mirror (attached to the fairing) is loose such that when riding it moves towards me (gets pushed in by the wind). I don't see a screw to tighten it anywhere, the PO had a piece of tape jammed under it to keep semi-steady, but the tape has come off -- do any of you guys no any tricks to fix this more permanently?

Thanks

[crag antler]

Or if you want a more permanent fix on the mirror, you can still buy them new from b.bandit and others for around $35 US.\\/
If not, I have a used set and will see which one had been repaired. If the left one is good, you can have it for shipping.
I'll post later which side it is.

[crag antler]

DUH.
Sorry Satch. It is the left mirror that was repaired on mine

[satchmo]

no worries Doug. Thanks for checking!

Thanks for the tips Earl. Now I can get back to work on this beast.