Quick Release Seat Lock - Ducati.ms

r60slash5 · Mar 5th, 2011, 4:59 pm

One more mod before spring. Hypermotard quick release seat latch using a Dunlop Guitar strap lock

Here's the components. I don't know what the strap buttons are made of, but a carbide bit on a lathe wouldn't touch. Low tech solution bench grinder and a pair on vise grips.

With the strap button ground down to form a lip and the original seat latch drilled out to receive it. A little welding

The lock part fits right on to the seat, and attaches with a circlip almost the same way as the original part

Push the button down and pull up

I need to ride it for a bit, but it works pretty well so far

I already see a couple of improvements. I used a Dunlop because I could get that locally, but Ernie Ball, On Stage, and Hennessey looked interesting.

Ted

Rikosintie · Mar 5th, 2011, 5:41 pm

Very nice. I have never seen that quick release before. It may come in handy for other purposes too.
Michael

Gilly · Mar 5th, 2011, 5:54 pm

That is pretty cool. MusiciansFriend has some more pics of the lock for those interested.
Hyper Seatlock in D Minor

Crank1000 · Mar 7th, 2011, 2:23 pm

Excellent mod! If I knew how to weld, that would be next on my list.

r60slash5 · Mar 13th, 2011, 1:16 pm

Did 75 miles yesterday with some our club set up strapped the the back. The quick release worked well.

Ted

Jwduhon · Mar 16th, 2011, 7:59 pm

Does this setup work for the hyper evo 2010 model?

r60slash5 · Mar 19th, 2011, 7:54 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jwduhon

Does this setup work for the hyper evo 2010 model?

If the seat attached the same as the 2008 it should work.

Ted

wheeliedrop · Mar 21st, 2011, 12:08 pm

I was thinking about something like this:

J.W. Winco, Inc. - Flat Knurled Thumb Screws

I don't usually ride with a pillion, so it should work just fine.

mangler7 · Jul 27th, 2011, 7:58 pm

You guys remove your seat that often? I've done crazy electrical mods with my lights/tail and i still can't see the requirement for a quick detach.

I just replaced my rusted allen seat screw with a philips head stainless steel one for 50 cents.

Seven9Six · Jul 27th, 2011, 8:22 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by mangler7

You guys remove your seat that often? I've done crazy electrical mods with my lights/tail and i still can't see the requirement for a quick detach.

I just replaced my rusted allen seat screw with a philips head stainless steel one for 50 cents.

Hey....he has to stash the drugs somewhere...right?