Ray,
I had the same problem, I undid the four lock nuts that hold the two swivel
plates together, and lubricated the runners using wax crayons. If you use
grease it'll only get stiffer again as dirt gets mixed in, and it is very
messy.  Graphite is an alternative, but it is also very messy.   When I put
the unit back together, I left the nuts a little slack as well. Works
perfect now.

Cheers,
Bob Norman
'81 Westy
Gander Newfoundland
Canada

Ray Perry wrote:

> Are the swivel seats designed to be rotated by a body-builder, or can a
> scrawny guy like me turn these seats easier if they were lubricated some
> how?  What is the lubricant I should use and is it best to remove the
> seats to do this?  TIA
>
> Ray
> 90 syncro westy