Hey Rob Marty Here ,

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  1. Martin Skura

    Martin Skura New Member

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    I've ridden a 1970 TR6 for the last 10 years. Basically just kept it preserved.
    I recently bought a 2011 Sprint GT and I'm trying to locate the battery . I can't seem to remove the seat to get at it .also Id like to know what the best shop manual would be to buy for it ?
    Thanks
     
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  2. Ducatitotriumph

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    #2 Ducatitotriumph, Dec 20, 2020
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    Hi martin!
    Welcome in!
    Good luck with your search. Not sure why the seat can’t be removed sir.
    If the key turns in the lock, it's the right key and likely a cable problem to the lock mechanism at the seat end.
    If its (the key) springing back, it's a lock problem at the seat end.
    If it doesn’t turn , its a lock/key problem at the key lock end.
    https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1000394/Triumph-Sprint-St.html for the manual.
     
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  3. Martin Skura

    Martin Skura New Member

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    Don't see anywhere to unlock the seat.
     
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  4. dilligaf

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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  5. TEZ 217

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    Welcome in Martin :cool:
     
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  6. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome. For the life of me I cannot remember where the seat lock is?
     
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  7. Smilinjack

    Smilinjack Guest

    Look for two Allen bolts under the rear edge of the seat. That's how my ST rolls at least. No lock :)
     
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  8. Ducatitotriumph

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    Go to the top rear of the seat. Wedge your fingers inbetween the seat rubber and the rear cowling and pull the seat towards the front, this will expose to Allen screws. These hold the seat on. When removed pull the seat to the rear of the bike and up. You should now have the seat in your hands and the battery exposed.
    Above is copy and paste btw!

    Sorry, my mistake.
    As @Smilinjack says!
     
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  9. andyc1

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    Welcome to the forum Marty
     
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  10. Martin Skura

    Martin Skura New Member

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    Thanks Guys ,

    Yeah I looked for those Allen screws I saw in the St video no luck. I'll just have to stop by the triumph dealer when I'm over that way. it's about 70 Mi away from me. I did find a place that sells the shop manual for $20 though and I sent for one.www service-shop-repair-manual.com
     
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  11. Ducatitotriumph

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  12. Martin Skura

    Martin Skura New Member

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    Thank you very much. I'll go give it a try
     
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  13. Martin Skura

    Martin Skura New Member

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    Excellent !
    Piece of cake when you know where the seat lock is. I live in Michigan and wanted to get the battery disconnected for the winter.
    Thank you very very much.
     
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  14. David Cooper

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    Hello and welcome to the forum Marty.

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  15. Martin Skura

    Martin Skura New Member

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    Thank you , Thank you
     
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  16. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi n welcome :) TR6 is a great bike
     
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  17. Martin Skura

    Martin Skura New Member

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    Yes it is. I love riding it
     
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  18. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    I also have a 70 TR6C that i reimported from the US and restored.
     
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  19. Martin Skura

    Martin Skura New Member

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    Oh , I'd love to see it. What does the "C" stand for ?

    I'm trying to post a picture of mine but I've never been on a forum before and I'm not sure how to get it on here.
     
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  20. Martin Skura

    Martin Skura New Member

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    Very nice bike . Where's the 70 ? What country are you in ?
     
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