Keeping honest people honest

[castlekin]

So, when I bought my 82 GS850GLZ, it didn't have a lock on the seat. I think I got enough keys already, so I was wondering, does anyone have an good ideas for creating a way to securing the seat and still make it easy enough to access the battery?

Just starting this thread, I remembered, I would like to see pics of your ideas if available.

Thank you, for I hope this helps others.

[chuck hahn]

get a seat latch lock from a donor bike..they are cheap.

[makenzie71]

Zip ties..

[tkent02]

get a seat latch lock from a donor bike..they are cheap.

Then switch the tumblers around so it works with your existing key, or just take them out so any key (or screwdriver) works.

[castlekin]

Thanks so far guys, now I just gotta find a "donor bike". This is too easy.


I wanna see the best idea yet.

[kingofvenus]

My 850 had the seat lock from some honda installed by the p.o.

[Don-lo]

Newer sportbike guys use a solenoid opened by a hidden switch to release the seat. Make sure the solenoid can't be pushed open manually, and it would probably be best to used switched power, though I've seen it both ways.

[shiznizbiz]

i had a problem with my ignition cylinder. the key wouldnt turn the cylinder anymore. soi bought a lock set from a donor bike. I paid like maybe 20(cant remember) the seat lock, the ignition, gas cap and helmet lock, all so i could have one key for them all. very easy and straight forward to do.

[mighty13d]

you can just bring a ''new'' lock to a locksmith and they will switch it to your current key for you. Simple and easy. just bolt it up once you get it back to your place.