View source for SDS Platform/Create Quick Seat Release

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;Goal
: Most motorcycle manufacturers offer a secure but quick seat release using the ignition key.

;Motivation
: Accessing the 12V fuse panel without a special tool on the road is the most common use-case.
: Accessing the [[OBD-II Port Location|OBD-II port]] for data logging, diagnostics, or iterative modification is less common but important for supporting other modifications.

;Overview
# Unbolt the bracket from the seat pan.
#: Zero uses T45 Torx bolts to [[SDS Platform/Seat|secure the seat]] via a metal bracket.
#: Use the bracket in place to anchor the existing seat bolts which stabilize the [[Aftermarket#Hard_Cases|top rack and/or side racks]].
# Create a new fastening joint by making a hole in the seat pan.
# Create a place for the quick-release control to emerge from the frame around the tail.
# Use a quick-release pin to control it through this opening.

;References
* [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=4612.msg31318#msg31318 Forum user Lecram describes his project]
* [http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/bonnet-pins-fasteners/pitking-products-quick-release-clip-push-button-release Pitking Products Quick Release Clip - Push Button Release]
* [http://www.sargentcycle.com/Seats-Accessories/Sargent-Fast-Access-Pins/ Sargent Fast Access Pins] replace the seat bolts (but don't work as well once the top rack is installed).
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20020621213104/http://home.earthlink.net/~nkdsv/sv650_quick_release_seat.PDF Sargent Pin Instructions for the SV650]
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