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Post by tjanddj on Jun 4, 2015 13:07:43 GMT -5
Hi All, new guy here, we have a 2013 Iceberg 50cc and we need to replace the battery, but the seat release cable is not attached at the seat. Can anyone tell me how to open it without destroying the seat. I have never opened it before so don't even know which way the release works. Maybe a pic would help. Thanks tjanddj
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Post by lain on Jun 4, 2015 13:17:23 GMT -5
Hi All, new guy here, we have a 2013 Iceberg 50cc and we need to replace the battery, but the seat release cable is not attached at the seat. Can anyone tell me how to open it without destroying the seat. I have never opened it before so don't even know which way the release works. Maybe a pic would help. Thanks tjanddj Reach under the body, find the cable, pull the bead on the end and lift the seat. |
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Post by tjanddj on Jun 4, 2015 13:29:52 GMT -5
cable is not attached under the seat
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Post by tjanddj on Jun 4, 2015 13:32:09 GMT -5
cable is not attached under the seat sorry didn't mean to post 2x
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Post by lain on Jun 4, 2015 20:51:21 GMT -5
cable is not attached under the seat I would look anyways. Even if the cable isn't attached to the seat it may still be attached to the lock release mechanism. If there is nothing at all attached to the lock release mechanism it wouldn't hold the lock shut so there has to be something attached to it. |
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Post by rcq92130 on Jun 4, 2015 21:52:35 GMT -5
Is it a an Iceberg trike, a Rukus clone, or "classic" (like my photo)?
The latch on the seat PROBABLY is spring loaded in the 'latched' position, Operated by your ignition key, or just a pull handle?
If there is nothing attached to the latch at all, you will have to feel from underneath, find the latch with your fingers, find the "arm" the cable SHOULD be attached to, and then rotate it to release the latch. The seat will not just pop up - you have to lift it clear of the latch while the latch is released.
Some (like me) have added a spring below the seat so when the latch is released the seat pops up a bit, clear of the latch. Quite handy once you have this problem resolved. Let me know if interested & I'll snap a photo of the simple fix.
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 5, 2015 1:02:58 GMT -5
If its attached like many other scoots , you can take the front bolt out and release the front of the seat . from there you may be able to pop the seat off or even be able to get inside to change the battery. Def post a pic. I locked my keys under my seat before and I was able to just unbolt the front of the seat from the frame and get into the compartment that way.
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Post by tjanddj on Jun 5, 2015 15:32:38 GMT -5
Yes got it opened!! Thank you all, it was still hooked up, to an aftermarket release hidden in the body panels.. I tried to post this answer as a quick reply but didn't see it on the board. As you can see a REAL newbie to forum boards. Does anyone know where I can buy the plastic clips that hold the panels on. Yes I broke them searching for the release cable. tjanddj
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Post by ricardoguitars on Jun 5, 2015 16:25:36 GMT -5
PVC glue or loctite is one thing you should carry in your scoot, those plastics keep braking all the time.  |
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Post by chromestarhustler on Jun 5, 2015 16:32:34 GMT -5
well its open yippie.
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 5, 2015 17:41:25 GMT -5
Yes got it opened!! Thank you all, it was still hooked up, to an aftermarket release hidden in the body panels.. I tried to post this answer as a quick reply but didn't see it on the board. As you can see a REAL newbie to forum boards. Does anyone know where I can buy the plastic clips that hold the panels on. Yes I broke them searching for the release cable. tjanddj Zip ties !! |
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Post by rcq92130 on Jun 6, 2015 13:51:55 GMT -5
Yes got it opened!! Thank you all, it was still hooked up, to an aftermarket release hidden in the body panels.. I tried to post this answer as a quick reply but didn't see it on the board. As you can see a REAL newbie to forum boards. Does anyone know where I can buy the plastic clips that hold the panels on. Yes I broke them searching for the release cable. tjanddj Best glue for plastic screw-in mounts is "plastic welder" (at auto parts store). It's thick enough to put a blob on, giving a bit of extra strength. Upload a photo of your scoot. Iceberg's come in a bunch of formats, and w/o knowing what yours was it was hard to help. Here is a handy (free) web service that will out your photo up (just upload and copy the "message board" link to it, past it into a comment - presto ... photo appears): tinypic.com/ |
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