Removing seat without key..

Is it possible to remove the seat without the key?

I have lost the key and suspect ive put it under the seat.
Can i remove the seat without the key?

I have put a magnet on the battery tray to see if it would attract or rattle...but no luck.

Can you buy keys to fit the barrel from Yamaha?

thanks

You're not the first to do this . . . . . . and yes you can open / unlock the seat without the key. There is a thread on this one somewhere, I just can't be a**ed to look for it at the mo

I believe it is or has to do with a steel wire that operates the release mechanism when you turn the key. Find this wire with the deft use of a coat hanger and yer in . . . . . as far as memory serves.
Sorry can't be more help than that

That's pretty much it. I actually had a look for that other thread but couldn't find it. The lock pulls on a short cable which unlatches the seat. You have to be able to pull on this cable. Last time we discussed this I suggested removing the seat lock and simply tugging it to pull the latch open. The lock is held on by two security Torx bolts.

Awesome,
thanks lads

More than helpful enough.
I just hope the key is under there...

I hope for your sake it's under there too!

Have you checked your back pocket

On second thoughts if they are under your seat... I smell a numpty point coming on?!?

More radical would be to drill a hole from under the wheel arch and pop the latch with a flat head screw driver and then fill the hole with mastik.

As I said, radical and last hope and you would have to have a good idea where the latch is located which I dont think would be to difficult to work out.

Good luck.

I once had to pull the back of the seat up and get a neighbour with small hands to get in there and fish around for the keys.

I blamed Topdec....

Sounds simple but did you get two keys with the bike? If so can you find the spare one?

I unscrewed the lock barrel from the bracket and just pulled it.

The Key isnt under there :(

Ive never had a spare and should have got one cut....but isnt hind sight a cruel mistress!

when stuck when my key broke i just removed the plastic side panel, and simply used the allen key to pull the wire ,,,