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Got the K&N air filter in even though we couldn't for the life of us get the Corbin saddle off. It took a ton of work, but we managed to get the tank off without also taking off the saddle. 🤪 #motorcycle
in reply to Neil E. Hodges

Took my CBR to the dealer to have it looked at and we both think the cable housing must've compressed or seated just enough to make the latch not release when turning the key. Also, we both think the shop I bought it from didn't spend enough time setting it up due to both this and other issues that I've seen. :/ #motorcycle
in reply to Neil E. Hodges

Turns out the loop that the seat lock hooks into isn't tall enough, the shop had to shim it taller so it would come off easily. It's a wonder I was able to get it to latch in the first place. 🤪 #motorcycle
in reply to Neil E. Hodges

The mechanic who oversaw (did?) the work said he had the same experience on a scooter he had (has?).
in reply to Neil E. Hodges

When I took my CBR650R to the dealer for this, a couple of the salespeople jokingly asked if they could 3-D copy it. :P #motorcycle
in reply to Neil E. Hodges

Just got a nice message from my dad, who I worked on the air filter swap with. :3

Just wanted to tell you that you had tenacity and will today, which drove the air cleaner change-up. As you know, I was reluctant to proceed. That was mainly due to my lack of knowledge on the hardware, which made me worry about breaking something by proceeding. Just wanted to let you know that your determination made some success out of what I read as a "no go" situation. Well done, young man! I'm proud of you & that facet of you!

They used to call that grit or true grit!

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in reply to Neil E. Hodges

When we had the air box off, I got some delight from watching the butterfly valves open when I twisted the throttle. Cable throttle! :P #motorcycle
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