Yamaha xj650 1980 solo seat

As bad as this sounds its the only way. Grab yourself a 2x4 and a nice size prybar.
Lay 2x4 across the back grab handle as to not damage it then put prybar directly under seat latch and pop it up.

Depends on the type of seat that is on it. I don't think the stock seats are two piece. But, there are seats available to convert it to a solo bike. Mustang is the best buy for the money in my book.
http://www.mustangseats.com/

Good Luck
Steve

Hello,
The Yamaha R6 has two bolts that hold the riders seat on. You have to lift the foam and push forward at the rear end of the seat. The outer left and the outer right edge. If the bike is original it will be a 5mm allen head bolt and simply remove the bolts on both sides and then lift the rear of the seat up. The front of the seat has a lip that slides under the fuel tank bracket to secure it and simply slide it rearward and out.

Thanks and I hope that this helps.
Steve

On most vintage bikes, the seat is supported by a "T-bar" that connects to the frame between the fuel tanks on the front end and is supported by the spring seat post in the rear. Most of the solo saddles were designed to bolt to the "T-bar". Simply remove the "buddy seat" and bolt on the solo.

Now there are some conversion kits made that eliminate the spring seat post and bolt the saddle directly to the frame. Others have coil springs in the rear. These are better if mounting a solo on a rigid frame machine.

Good Luck
steve

on my harley it is inside the primary cover near the crankshaft

Turn the petcoc(k) off and remove the fuel line. Next, remove the seat - remove the rear seat first then the front. Under the nose of the seat you will see a large bracket with two bolts - remove the bolts. There is a plastic tray holding electronics that is also attached to this bracket - push the center pin of the fastener down and the plug will come out (push it up, insert and push the pin flush to re-install). Next, lift the back of the tank and bracket up a little and pull it straight back and the tank will lift right off. The front of the tank is held in place by two little pockets - you will see this after the tank is off.

I hope this helps!

hi,anything will fit with the right equipment on hand to make modifications,but you will probably find the xs seat will be to wide and deep to fit the  frame rails of the xj

HELLO; Heres all you should have to do this,set your quad up on a atv jack or on a milk cartoon.Loosen the four bolts that hold the rear bearing carrior and back off your adjusters then push the carrier forward till it stops,relay your chain and adjust it leaveing a little slack, tighten your mounting bolts then, something I do, spin the rear tires to see if the slack is right if not loosen the bolts and proceed again with the proceedure turning out the adjusters a little more look at the chain as you dothis and you will see the slack in the chain on the top. GOOD LUCK.

look under the back corners of the seat. I think there are two allen bolts there

not to be funny or anything but all i can suggest is have a look see if everything lines up so it can be bolted on