HELP!!.. Stupid question (or stupid me!)

[manny]

Last week I sold my Busa to a mate in QLD and because he had to reregister it from NSW, I fitted up the original uncut undertail with the full mudguard and it appears I may have forgotten to reconnect the seat release cable.

I'm trying to think of a way to remove the arse end but without having the bike to look at it's hard to work out a way but I'm thinking the main obstacle would be removing the grab rail without removing the seat.

At this stage I'm thinking the only option is to cut a big hole in the pillion seat and just fit a new seat... might actually be the easiest way to avoid damaging any other parts.

If anyone has any other ideas I'd be most greatful

Cheers,
Manny

[big kev]

there are 6 plastic clips that hold the undertail to the rear cowling un clip them pull the undertail out and he can reach up and up clip the seat and reconnect the seat cable 20 mins max to do this if hes in sydney im sure either my self or some 1 will help him to get it sorted out

[BUSGO]

There is also an option to lift the hump slightly and poke a long thin but sturdy object through to push the latch. This is tricky but can be done.

This fix is to remove the hump but the seat might work too.

I will repost some photos that The Shredder sent me.
There used to be a topic about this before the forum upgrade but I think it may be lost.

I'm afraid this fix is only for a gen 1 busa. The gen II models have a totally different mechanism.
   
   

After getting the hump off, you can drill a hole in the rear cowling to make life easier in future.

   

[manny]

Thanks Kev but there's also 2 x 6mm bolts inside which screw into the brackets at the end of the subframe which would stop the undertail from dropping out.. it's looking like seat destruction might be the only option

[ROD]

Copy from old post


Just lever it up slightly on the left side, with a rag over screw driver or flat bar is better (gently does it) Have a look with torch and slip a piece of hooked wire in and pull the catch ..............it's on the rear side of the latch assembly and pulls from right to left.
Easy to do Pete and have found that now the first thing I do when I put the cover back on the bike is to hook the cable up as it's indeed so easy to forget

[manny]

Thanks Busgo!

It actually has the grab rail and seat fitted so the seat might actualy have a bit more give than the hump as long as the grab rail isn't in the way. I'll get him to check out your pics and see if he's able to do it.

Cheers, mate!

Manny

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Thanks guys!

I've explained it to him over the phone and given him the link to these pictures and explanations so hopefully he can sort it out.

You may have yourselves a new QLD member shortly.

Thanks again.

Cheers, Manny

[Natcam]

I had the same issue with the hump on. Put some race tape over the paint work, and wrap a cloth rag over a small flat blade srew driver to lever a bit of space. Using a hacksaw blade with another rag to push through, and push the release. (I just cant remember if I did it from the left or right side though ?) Took me about 5 mins, and no damage to paint was done.

[manny]

Thanks again guys.. I don't feel so stoopid now

[Heidi1]

Oh dude, we've all done it once. TWICE would be a different story!

[MrBusa]

Hi All

Im the recepient of the busa, thanks for your comments, as Manny said it has a grab rail so its proving pretty tricky.

i can lift the seat up quite a bit however teh white support for the seat drops down that much i cant get to it.

im heading over to brissy motorcycles at lunch time to see if i have any luck there.

Heading out to willow bank tonight for my first drag race, pretty excited. Manny pulled a 10.4 at eastern creek so should be intersting what a learner burner pulls for his virgin drag on a Busa..

[Astro]

Good luck with it Mr.Busa...oh and

Hi All

Im the recepient of the busa, thanks for your comments, as Manny said it has a grab rail so its proving pretty tricky.

i can lift the seat up quite a bit however teh white support for the seat drops down that much i cant get to it.

im heading over to brissy motorcycles at lunch time to see if i have any luck there.

Heading out to willow bank tonight for my first drag race, pretty excited. Manny pulled a 10.4 at eastern creek so should be intersting what a learner burner pulls for his virgin drag on a Busa..

[Maj]

If your going to put a hole anywhere do it from the underneath, but with some persistance from the side should work.