Opening a moped seat without a key is something you probably don’t want to do. But if the key is lost or destroyed, this can be an emergency solution to use when you need quick access to your moped.
In this article, we will tell you how to open a moped seat without key using simple tools or tricks.
What Is Moped?
Moped is a small, lightweight motor vehicle with a step-through frame and a gasoline engine mounted above the rear wheel. It is typically a step-through design. The moped seat is used for seating on mopeds.
Small gas engines are fixed to the frame of this kind of vehicle just above or behind where one mounts the saddle. Like cars, mopeds have both front and rear brakes, but not much else in common.
Moped is only about half as powerful as most motorcycles. Mopeds usually reach speeds 20 to 30 mph (30 to 50 km/h), though some models can do up to 55 mph (90 km/h).
Some of them are basically motor scooters with pedals, which is why they are not permitted on freeways or other places where motorcycles are. Mopeds come with many different names – motorized bikes, scooters, motorbikes, etc.
Reasons to Lock Your Key in a Moped Seat?
The most common cause of locking your keys in your scooter or moped is when you put them in the under-seat storage box, so it is important to keep them out of there.
Keeping your key in a different location with no access to the moped seat can also help you avoid losing them in the storage box, but this is not always possible.
If you do happen to lock your keys in your moped or scooter, don’t panic. There are many effective ways on how to open a moped seat without key.
How to Open Moped Seat without Key?
Before going into the details, let’s first determine if this is a job you can do yourself. Only try this if:
- You’re not afraid of breaking a few screws and plastic pieces;
- You have nothing better to do for half an hour or so;
- Your moped seat does not contain anything worth stealing (in which case it would be easier to find another seat).
Be aware that you are doing this at your own risk. The safest way is always to take it in a scooter shop and pay the few bucks they ask for freeing your seat lock.
This method below could break your seat lock, or damage other parts of it like screws or bolts (when using screwdrivers).
You might also scratch up your bike with all these tools being I’m assuming metal tools here, but potentially you could try this with plastic tools instead of not scratching anything, etc.
Different Methods on How to Open Moped Seat without Key?
1. Removing the bolts using a socket wrench
This method requires a socket wrench and a set of standard keys, also known as Allen wrenches or hex keys. Place the socket wrench on one side of the seat’s bolt and turn clockwise until you hear a click sound, indicating that you have turned off the nut securing the bolt in place. Remove all bolts from both sides of your seat before lifting it up and placing it aside.
2. Removing pins with pliers
Another option is removing pins from underneath them with pliers. This works on two conditions:
- The pins are hollow, which means they have a hole running through them.
- Each pin has a small hole on one side. This is where you will insert the tip of your pliers to pry open the pin inside its securing mechanism.
Sometimes you might have to push it down slightly with your pliers before pulling it out with your hand or twisting it out using both hands. Remove all pins from underneath the seat before lifting it upwards and placing it aside.
3. Breaking open with a screwdriver
If none of these previous methods work for you, you can try using a screwdriver. Insert the pointed end between the plastic outer shell and inner lining until you feel some resistance indicating that there is nothing blocking your way.
Push down on the screwdriver’s handle while pulling up with your other hand at the same time to break open the plastic shell. Once finished, lift the seat upwards and place it aside.
4. Breaking open with a hammer
The final option is using a hammer. It isn’t too difficult to do, but please be wary of flying pieces of plastic that you might hit during this process.
Place the tip of your slugging tool between both sides of your moped’s seat before gently tapping downwards until you hear a loud bang noise indicating that the plastic has shattered into many pieces. Gently remove all broken parts from beneath your seat before lifting it up and placing them aside safely.
After opening your moped seat:
- Clean it with a rag or dirty cloth before placing the bolts back into their original positions.
- Make sure that all parts are securely fastened in their position before riding your moped around again.
- Don’t forget to replace the key as soon as possible!
Conclusion – How to Open Moped Seat Without Key?
Now that you know how to open moped seat without key, you will be able to solve this problem right away, instead of having to take your steed back to the shop every time it happens.
The downside is that there are no locksmiths specialized in moped locks out there, making it even more difficult for you to find professionals you can trust during an emergency situation like this. However, don’t let these little setbacks stop you from enjoying your ride!