Seat Latches By bdplayer81 (Read 893 times)

[bdplayer81]

Hi guys. Neither latch on my seat seem to be working correctly. The back one doesn't open to accept the metal loop to actually lock shut so I can't close the seat completely. Before I tear into it to try and get it functioning I wondered if anyone could tell me the easiest way to get to it. As always, appreciate the help.

[fflintstone]

Not sure what scooter you have there but my Roketa MC 250 B also uses 2 latches--these latches are adjustable and assuming yours is not damaged,just loosen the bolts that hold them on and slowly close the seat ,watch and see if it gonna match up--ummm---don't close the seat until you got it right tho--good luck,fflintstone---by the way,if latches are ok,and the key turns ok,try opening the seat and then push a small screw driver or hasp into the latch and see if it closes and opens with the key ok

[cruiser]

Check this thread from bobf. He outlined what he did to fix his latching problem:

thescooterprofessor.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=discussion&thread=1514&page=1

[bdplayer81]

Thanks for the help, guys. The scoot is a MC 250 B like yours, fflintstone. I will get into it this weekend to see if I can get the latches taken care of. (Want to get the fluids all changed first)

[bobf]

Do look to the side latch and see if the moving part is free to move and return. If it is not free, mine was not, then a careful pry between that part and the stationary plate to free it up may do the job for you.

My latches have worked great ever since I made sure both latch assemblies were free to move. Apparently all the efforts I put in prior to finding the interference were wasted time and materials. So take the cables loose for the moment and see that the latches themselves are free.
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[bdplayer81]

Looks like the back one was just stuck closed. I popped it open and lubed it with some WD-40 and it seems to be working well enough. It isn't a huge deal because I don't really store anything in the seat since I have the trunk but I like it when everything works right! Thanks again, guys.

[scootaway]

thescooterprofessor.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=250classchinese&action=display&thread=2209

I did this post on Dec 21 2012 it was called "destructive but effective" it might help. Just a note on the latch, always push the back part of the seat down first and firmly then do the front again firmly.