i cant figure out how to remove the seat? any pix or how to's would be great

 

Remove the side covers, undo & remove the two bolts either side of the seat & lift the seat from the front.

 

and if your like me and think thats a huge hassel everytime, i just leave to bolts out. i wish the f3 had a quick release

 

im making some design specs for an automated one im either thinkin a cable operated one, or making one with a solenoid, havent decided yet, but yeah, remove the tail fairings, and theres 2 bolts one on each side of the seat, remove them and wallah

 

thanks guys worked like a champ i also found this on youtube and wow i want to fab one or a few once i get em working i will let you guys know that way its easier

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbQ7G0jVccY

-Jared

 

I did that mod when I was having R/R problems about a year ago and before I hooked up a permanent plug to use with my battery tender. I was having to get under the seat to hook it up to the charger all the time and it came in very handy. Once I used the more permanent plug off the battery for the charger and replaced my R/R I hardly ever took my seat off and undid the mod. It was very handy, but I don't really see the benefit of it if you don't need access to your tools or battery much.

 

well if there is a writeup with a parts list could you shoot me in the right direction so that i can start working on it. Also i know that its only access for the batt and a small compartment for goods but i plan on fiber glassing a little compartment in there as well for misc items.

 

Well that picture pretty much shows everything you'll need... and I did exactly what that guy did.

L- brackets x2
Metal Rods x2
Springs x2
Some kind of clamp to act as a stopper against the stock bolt holes on the subframe x2

I think that's about it.

I had to cut my tray a bit to make some room to mount the brackets... but the rest is pretty self-evident.