Hi guys. I just picked up an 05 XB12R from my uncle. He hadn't ridden it for about 5 years. He still hasn't found the key for me. I got the title transferred to my name and was able to order a new key from HD. Turns out the keys are on backorder from Italy??? They say it won't be here until May. Meanwhile I sent the fork out to Traxxion to be revalved. The front of the bike is hanging by a rope from my garage rafters. Without the key I can't remove the seat to get the the shock out to send to Traxxion. I also cant get to the battery to change it out and without removing the seat I can't remove the air intake cover (gas tank) to change the spark plugs. I'm anxious to work on this beauty. Do you gys know how I may be able to get the seat off without the key?