hi all, newbie here from shropshire, hope someone can help, ive just purchased a xp500 as ive just had a couple of ops and its a little easier to handle than the divi, can anyone tell me how the seat opens please?

many thanks in advance tom

hi all, newbie here from shropshire, hope someone can help, ive just purchased a xp500 as ive just had a couple of ops and its a little easier to handle than the divi, can anyone tell me how the seat opens please?

many thanks in advance tom

Hi Tommy, try this taken from website http://www.scootersales.com.au/News-1484-yamaha-xp500-t-max.aspx

"The ignition lock operates the seat lock and it’s a little clumsy when you’re in a hurry trying to find the correct position for the handlebars in order to activate the seat lock. Having said that, that’s our only real gripe with the T-Max. Once found, lift the front section and the rear-hinged seat lifts effortlessly on its hydraulic strut to reveal an enormous storage compartment large enough to store a helmet and a few shopping bags without fuss. Further evidence of the T-Max’s ergonomic friendliness is the fact that the underseat compartment is illuminated and lined with a removable carpet trim. The hinged flap at the front of the seat lifts forward for easy access to the fuel filler."

I hope this helps

Mike

Hi Tommy, try this taken from website http://www.scootersales.com.au/News-1484-yamaha-xp500-t-max.aspx

"The ignition lock operates the seat lock and it’s a little clumsy when you’re in a hurry trying to find the correct position for the handlebars in order to activate the seat lock. Having said that, that’s our only real gripe with the T-Max. Once found, lift the front section and the rear-hinged seat lifts effortlessly on its hydraulic strut to reveal an enormous storage compartment large enough to store a helmet and a few shopping bags without fuss. Further evidence of the T-Max’s ergonomic friendliness is the fact that the underseat compartment is illuminated and lined with a removable carpet trim. The hinged flap at the front of the seat lifts forward for easy access to the fuel filler."

I hope this helps

Mike

Well, what is the "correct position for the handlebars" please? I just got a TMAX and can't get the seat to open (no operator's manual either). I saw the guy that delivered it open it right up, so I know it should work. Thanks!