Buddy 170i Seat Unlock!!!!

Grant H · Post by **Grant H** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:33 pm

I have to use 2 hands every time to unlock and pop the seat up. Most of the time I have to work it for a few seconds for turn the key a time or three or four before it unlocks.

Is what I'm experiencing normal for these scooters? I realize that the locking and seat is pretty cheap but heck, it shouldn't be this much of a hassle.

Capt_Don · Post by **Capt_Don** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:10 pm

Grant H wrote:I have to use 2 hands every time to unlock and pop the seat up. Most of the time I have to work it for a few seconds for turn the key a time or three or four before it unlocks.

Is what I'm experiencing normal for these scooters? I realize that the locking and seat is pretty cheap but heck, it shouldn't be this much of a hassle.

I turn the key with one hand and pull up with the other.

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:15 pm

The latching mechanism is adjustable. Your dealer should be able to do this and for you under warrantee.

easy · Post by **easy** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:24 pm

There is a how too in the tech forum but before i did that i would loosen the 2 10mm nuts on the hinge leave them snug and close your seat that realign the latch and bar

pdxrita · Post by **pdxrita** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:25 pm

Yup, it should just pop up when you turn the key. It's an easy fix. Either have your dealer do it under warranty, or follow this article to do it yourself.
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Grant H · Post by **Grant H** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:34 pm

Sweet! Thanks for the info guys. I'll go ahead and adjust it myself. I knew it shouldn't have been this hard to get unlocked.

Grant H · Post by **Grant H** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:11 pm

Fixed! So easy and now works perfectly again.

I even put some medium strengh thread lock on both the adjusting and retaining nut threads so hopefully I wont have to fight to get the seat up at the gas pump again!

Thanks guys.

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:19 pm

Awsome. DIY rules!

hal888 · Post by **hal888** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 1:36 am

Just did this.

Grant H · Post by **Grant H** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 4:11 pm

I'd suggest using some medium threadlock on the retaining nut and adjusting nut for the seat. Should hold it in place a little better.

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