Got my 93 xj600 in January and it looked like this. (not my bike, just same color for reference)
After a couple months I have it looking like this.
My name is Justin and this is my first bike.
Also, if anyone knows a "back up" way of taking the seat off because something is keeping it from coming off. I have honestly tried everything to get it off. I'm seriously considering cutting it off and buying a new seat and latch assembly (because i think it's broken and that is probably what's not letting the seat release)