Question on passenger seat sensor

[Ex-Rocket]

Today I replaced my stock seat and installed a comfort seat. Everything went fine except I have a question of the passenger seat sensor connector. After the new seat was installed and putting everything back together I was having trouble getting the passenger seat sensor to lock back together. Here is my question. When I disconnected the connector from the bike there was an orange plastic thingy and like a rubber seal. I was trying to get all back together and it was not lock in place. So what I did was put everything back together except the orange plastic thingy. My question is what the heck is that orange plastic thingy for?????

I'm going to ride some and see how the new comfort seat feels and will check back later to see if anybody has an answer to my question. Can't miss going riding when the temps outside are almost 60 degress. Tomorrow suppose to be only in mid 20's for the high. See ya later.

 

[stillriding]

Today I replaced my stock seat and installed a comfort seat. Everything went fine except I have a question of the passenger seat sensor connector. After the new seat was installed and putting everything back together I was having trouble getting the passenger seat sensor to lock back together. Here is my question. When I disconnected the connector from the bike there was an orange plastic thingy and like a rubber seal. I was trying to get all back together and it was not lock in place. So what I did was put everything back together except the orange plastic thingy. My question is what the heck is that orange plastic thingy for?????

I'm going to ride some and see how the new comfort seat feels and will check back later to see if anybody has an answer to my question. Can't miss going riding when the temps outside are almost 60 degress. Tomorrow suppose to be only in mid 20's for the high. See ya later.

​Could it be a gasket to keep dust and water out?

 

[Doc - Riverside]

​Could it be a gasket to keep dust and water out?

It is the gasket to make the connector waterproof. Might need to put a small amount of lub on it then push it in until you hear or feel the connector lock in place.

 

[fastfraser]

Waterproof ,dustproof seal . I would make sure its put back. It's usually an easy conection .:dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

You probably ought to put that back up in there :shocked:... After all; don't you want the passenger ejector seat to function properly?? :dontknow:

 

[Dan McNally]

You probably ought to put that back up in there :shocked:... After all; don't you want the passenger ejector seat to function properly?? :dontknow:

I hate it when that happens!