Hello all

New XB9 owner here....delighted with my purchase but one minor snag.....I can't get the seat off.

The key turns a little (20 degrees or so) but the seat won't budge.

I've tried the usual sitting on it, moving it about.

Deffo the correct key but it feels like the lever just won't move far enough.

Is there something I can do?

willybuell=grinder=simples
does it click like its releasing it?
if so a good hard tug backwards and upwards
they can be a pain to get off sometimes
if its not realeasing the catch i dunno sorry

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To check its released get someone to turn key while you get fingers under the rear and pull up while hitting seat backwards with palm of other hand. I know its awkward but mines a right pain to remove too

A good smack with the palm of your hand on the seat will release the bracket at the front.

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I'll give the various methods a crack tomorrow.....failing that, I may well take Maz up on his kind offer.

Thanks for the help chaps.

take the rear light off. the catch may be jamming. it did on mine

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Mine did the same i managed to lift the seat enough at the back to open the catch,it was just the bracket was bent very slightly.

There is definitely a techinique to removing the seat. As they have said, you need to hit the seat and jerk it backwards. Once the key has been turned then it is all about the technique of sliding the seat backwards before trying to lift it up. Same routine, but in reverse when putting it back on. Once you have done it a couple of times then you will find it easier.....honest!!

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does help if you can get someone else to do it for you whilst you watch and learn when to push or pull and at bit of lube on contact areas if not used for a while always helps

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Hang on, we are not talking about the same thing here.

yea Le Danoir Grande's stuck seat why what were you thinking of

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Buell Ulysses XB12X 06/08

Well that was simple enough.......Mrs Danoir turned the key and I gave it a tug.....job done.

There's not much room under the seat is there?

Thanks for the advice homies.......word

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