1200 DVT High Seat

Discussion in 'Multistrada' started by NSR500, Sep 16, 2020.

  1. I just got all the parts to lift the seat back to the high position, fitted everything and when the seat is back on the bike there is a big gap between the front of the seat and the tank, surely that can't be right? I adjusted the wee peg to the correct position and made sure seat was sitting properly so a bit confused as to why the big gap? What have I missed?
     
    #1 NSR500, Sep 16, 2020
  2. I think there's a trim piece to go in the gap. Maybe wrong, I have the Enduro.
     
    #2 Edward Cunliffe, Sep 16, 2020
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  3. No there isn’t.
     
    #3 Sam1199, Sep 16, 2020
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  4. Come to think of it when the seat is in the high position the gap between the front of the seat and the pad on the tank should close up.
     
    #4 Sam1199, Sep 16, 2020
  5. There is definitely something wrong then as the gap is big, will need to try again and see what is fitted the wrong way
     
    #5 NSR500, Sep 16, 2020
  6. Check you have part number 3. A black plastic bracket that screws in with two screws (6).

    Part 28 comes off the pillion seat. Parts 3, 4 and 5 screw onto the underneath of the riders seat.

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    #6 Sam1199, Sep 16, 2020
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  7. Yup, part 28 removed and all parts seem to be all in the correct place. The only thing I was thinking about is does number 3 fit over or under the seat supports! But not even sure that will close the gap up enough. Will need to try again and see what isn't fitting properly
     
    #7 NSR500, Sep 16, 2020
  8. I think they fit over the sides I just put mine on for a tour recently. There is a small gap between the seat and tank of about 2mm

    I know mine looked weird last year when I put it on and I realised I had a part in the wrong position (sorry can’t remember exactly what though)
     
    #8 Twin4me, Sep 16, 2020
  9. I am wondering if part 3 can be mounted upside down. Will check tomorrow and find out, I was rushing tonight (you can't knock back a free dinner) so will take more time to try different ways to see whats what tomorrow
     
    #9 NSR500, Sep 16, 2020
  10. I’ve got a feeling that’s what I did
     
    #10 Twin4me, Sep 17, 2020
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  11. Just swapped mine back to low seat. The front part goes on top of the side parts, I don't think you could fit it upside down though. Pics show seat in upside down position. I think when I got mine wrong I put it under the sides. IMG_7871.JPG

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    Gap at front when fitted.

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    #11 Twin4me, Sep 17, 2020
  12. Wow, the gap you have looks about right, mine is a huge gap compared to that, definitely need to look at it, cheers Twin :upyeah:
     
    #12 NSR500, Sep 17, 2020
  13. Well spent some time earlier on faffing and finally got the seat right, its not the easiest to line up compared to low seat, i think the part 3 wasnt engaged properly and was causing the seat to sit high for some reason, will try it for a few days and see if i prefer the high or low seat then decide what way to go
     
    #13 NSR500, Sep 17, 2020
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