Seat: XG500, XG750
Removing Seat
1. See Figure 1. Remove seat retention screw (6).
2. Slide seat (1) rearward to release from seat retention tab (3).
3. Slide seat forward and above fuel tank (2).
4. Pull seat forward through seat strap (4).
Installing Seat
1. See Figure 1. Insert rear of seat (1) through seat strap (4).
2. Slide seat forward and on to seat retention tab (3).
3. Install seat retention screw (6).
Torque: 2.3–4.5 N·m (20–40 in-lbs) Seat retention screw
1Seat
2Fuel tank
3Seat retention tab
4Seat strap
5Seat retention nut
6Seat retention screw
Figure 1. Seat: XG500, XG750
Seat: XG750A
Removing Seat
1. See Figure 2. Remove passenger pillion (1).
a. Lift rear of passenger pillion to release pillion from retaining post (7).
b. Slide pillion rearward to remove.
2. Remove seat (3).
a. Remove seat retention screw and washer (2).
b. Position seat strap (5) away from seat.
c. Slide seat rearward. Remove seat.
Installing Seat
1. See Figure 2. Install seat (3).
a. Slide seat forward and on to seat retention tab (4).
b. Install the seat retention screw and washer (2).
Torque: 9–11 N·m (80–97 in-lbs) Seat retention screw and washer
2. Position seat strap (5) over rear of seat (3).
3. Install passenger pillion (1).
a. Place passenger pillion (1) at rear of seat (3).
b. Slide pillion forward engaging two tabs into slots (6).
c. Align retaining post (7) and grommet. Push down until pillion is fully seated.
1Passenger pillion
2Retention screw and washer
3Seat
4Seat retention tab
5Seat strap
6Slots (2)
7Retaining post
Figure 2. Seat: XG750A