Seat: XL models
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Seat mounting screw: XL Models | 20-40 in·lbs | 2.3-4.5 Nm |
Removal
1. Remove screw to detach seat from rear fender.
2. Slide seat forward.
3. See Figure 2-223. Lift up slightly to detach keyhole bracket from seat post.
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Figure 2-223. Seat post: XL models
Notes:
- Solo Seat: See Figure 2-224.
- Two-Up Seat: See Figure 2-225.
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Figure 2-224. Seat: XL Solo: 1. Tongue; 2. Keyhole; 3. Mounting bracket
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Figure 2-225. Seat: XL Two-Up: 1. Tongue; 2. Keyhole; 3. Mounting bracket; 4. Passenger strap
4. Slide seat rearward to detach seat tongue (1) from rear fuel tank bracket.
5. Verify that tongue and mounting bracket (3) are tightly secured to the seat bottom.
Note. The passenger strap is not sold separately. Replace entire seat if the strap is damaged.
6. If two-up seat, inspect passenger strap (4) for damage or excessive wear.
Installation
1. Position seat on frame with mounting bracket at rear.
2. Slide seat forward until the tongue fits snugly under rear fuel tank bracket.
3. Push seat forward to engage keyhole onto seat post. Pull seat back slightly.
Note. Mounting bracket of solo seat uses forward hole in rear fender. Dual seat bracket uses rearward hole.
4. See Figure 2-226. Install seat mounting screw with captive washer to fasten seat mounting bracket to top of rear fender.
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Figure 2-226. Seat assembly: XL models: 1. Mounting bracket, snap-in; 2. Mounting bracket, bolt-on; 3. Seat mounting screw w/captive washer; 4. Seat nut; 5. Screw; 6. Lockwasher
5. Pull up on seat to verify that it is locked in place.
6. Tighten seat mounting screw to 20-40 in·lbs (2.3-4.5 Nm).
Warning! After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury.
7. Pull up on seat again to verify that it is secured at all three points.
Seat: XR 1200X
Removal
1. See Figure 2-227. Reach under front end of tail section. Press the two seat tabs inward.
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Figure 2-227. Front seat tabs (under tail section): XR 1200X
2. Pull front of seat upward to disengage seat from the front end of the tail section.
3. Pull seat forward over fuel tank.
Notes:
- When removing the seat, verify that the mounting bracket under the seat is tightly secured to the seat bottom.
- Check for loose or missing rivets.
- Inspect passenger strap for damage or excessive wear. The passenger strap is not sold separately. Replace entire seat if the strap is damaged.
Installation
1. See Figure 2-228. Align the guides in the seat bracket with the seat posts. Place rear of seat into tail section.
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Figure 2-228. Seat and pillion: XR 1200X: 1. Seat; 2. Seat tabs; 3. Seat posts; 4. Passenger pillion; 5. Pillion tabs; 6. Pillion seat post
2. Push down on front of seat until the two tabs engage the front end of tail section.
Warning! After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury.
Passenger pillion: XR 1200X
Removal
1. See Figure 2-229. Lift the rear of pillion to disengage grommet from the seat post.
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Figure 2-229. Passenger pillion: XR 1200X: 1. Pillion; 2. Tabs; 3. Seat post
2. Pull pillion out from tailsection.
Installation
1. See Figure 2-229. Insert pillion into trunk, aligning tabs on pillion with the slots in the trunk.
2. Push down firmly on rear of pillion until grommet fully engages the seat post.
Warning! After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury.