Seat coming loose/opening

[cakeman]

Hi, my seat is opening while i ride. I make sure it is closed properly before going for a ride but it is popping open. I am starting to get a little concerned. I am not sure if the latch or something needs to be tightened but cant really see any where to make adjustments. Any info would be great.

Thanks in advance

[Meerkat]

Mine occasionally does this. I just consider it increased excitement for my ride.

[stopintime]

Pull every little piece apart, clean well and lubricate - I guess.

I think the latch is pushed a little at every movement, but if it's not moving ~freely it might not get back to zero in between.

Don't really know, but cleaning and lubricating is never wrong 

[DarkStaR]

If you did a tail chop (some times even with out), you may need to add washers under the lock/latch mechanism.

[cakeman]

If you did a tail chop (some times even with out), you may need to add washers under the lock/latch mechanism.

Yea i did do a tail chop. It was not happening before the chop. I cant see why it would make a difference though.

When you say add washers, do you mean on the pin side (under the seat) or take the latch apart and i can add washers underneath it?

[DarkStaR]

The washers go between the latch mechanism and the frame.

I had the same problem after a tail chop, and got even worse with the exhaust set-up (brackets).  

In most cases the pin is not latching properly. The washers move the latch closer to the seat, allowing the pin to latch properly.  Sometimes 1 washer (each side) is enough, but sometimes more will be needed.

I haven't figured it out why it happens after a tail chop either, but it's common enough.

[cakeman]

 cheers mate. Ive just put 2 washers on each side. Ive got a tracl/advance riding course tommorow so hopefully it holds up