SOFTAIL SEAT WITH RIDER BACKREST KITS
J015762007-11-30
GENERAL
Kit Number
51560-00A, 51562-00A, 51564-00A, 51566-00A
Models
For model fitment information, please see the P&A Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com (English only).
Additional Parts Required
Kits 51560-00A, 51562-00A and 51566-00A require purchase of seat bracket part number 51673-98 and screw part number 2952 for use on FLSTS models. These parts are available at your Harley-Davidson dealer.
INSTALLATION
NOTE
When performing the following procedures, be careful not to scratch painted surfaces (fender, tank, etc.) with metal tabs on seat.
| 1. | Remove and discard grabstrap and hardware. See note below. | |||||
| 2. | Remove existing seat from motorcycle following the instructions in the appropriate Service Manual. Retain all hardware. NOTE On FX models: The seat must be removed prior to removing grabstrap. On FL models: Remove grabstrap prior to removing seat. | |||||
| 3. | See Figure 1. Remove screw and washer (1) from each side of fender and support. | |||||
| 4. | Remove and retain the rear seat mounting bracket and all hardware from the back of the original seat. NOTE On FLSTS models: Use bracket and stock fasteners supplied in kit. | |||||
| 5. | See Figure 10 and Table 1. Install the rear stock seat bracket onto the new seat (1) using stock hardware. | |||||
| 6. | See Figure 2. Remove threaded inserts or black plastic plugs (1) from frame tube. | |||||
| 7. | See Figure 10. Install new seat (1), ensuring the bracket on front of seat fully engages into seat mounting tab on frame. Attach the seat to the side of the motorcycle with the two screws (3) and lockwashers (4) provided in the kit. Attach back of seat to fender with stock hardware. For FLSTS models: Secure rear seat bracket with screw (7). | 
Figure 1. Remove Screw and Washer 
Figure 2. Installed Seat and Backrest | ||||
 WARNINGAfter installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00070b) | ||||||
| 8. | Install new grabstrap (2) with screw (8) and washers (9 and 10). | |||||
| WARNING After installing backrest, pull upward to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose backrest can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00386a) | ||||||
| 9. | See Figure 3. Lift up the hook and loop flap on top of seat to install backrest. Reach inside and push on tab located with seat as shown. Insert backrest and press gently until it snaps into place. |
Backrest Removal
- See Figure 3. Reach inside and push on tab located inside seat as shown. Gently pull up on backrest and remove. Close the hook and loop flap to protect the interior of your seat.
Figure 3. Backrest Mechanism
OPERATION
WARNINGAfter installing backrest, pull upward to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose backrest can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00386a)
| 1. | See Figure 4. The adjustment handle is used to move the backrest pad into the forward and rearward positions. The handle is located on the left side of the seat. | |
| 2. | See Figure 5 and Figure 6. To adjust the backrest pad forward or rearward, pull the handle. Leaning back against the backrest pad will help adjust it rearward. Keeping your weight off of the backrest pad while pulling on the handle will cause the backrest to come to its full forward position. Releasing the handle will lock the backrest into place. | |
| 3. | See Figure 7 and Figure 8. To adjust the backrest pad up and down, squeeze backrest pad in approximate location shown. Move the backrest up or down into the desired position while squeezing pad, then release when the pad is in the desired position. | |
| 4. | See Figure 9. The backrest pad may be pushed forward against seat as shown to ease in getting off and on the motorcycle without activating the release handle. |  Figure 4. Handle Location  Figure 5. Backrest in Forward Position  Figure 6. Backrest in Full Rearward Position  Figure 7. Backrest in Upward Position  Figure 8. Backrest in Fully Down Position  Figure 9. Backrest Pushed Fully Forward |
SERVICE PARTS
Figure 10. Service Parts: Softail Seat with Rider Backrest Kit
Table 1. Service Parts: Softail Seat with Rider Backrest Kit
Item | Description | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
1 | Seat (generic style shown) | Not Sold Separately |
2 | Grabstrap | 51160-00 |
3 | Screw (2) | 868A |
4 | Lockwasher (2) | 7068 |
5 | Backrest: | |
in kit 51560-00A | 51561-00 | |
in kit 51562-00A | 51563-00 | |
in kit 51564-00A | 51565-00 | |
in kit 51566-00A | 51567-00 | |
6 | Seat Bracket (in Kit 51564-00A only) | 51673-98 |
7 | Screw (in Kit 51564-00A only) | 2952A |
8 | Screw (2) | 4180 |
9 | Washer (2) | 6379W |
10 | Washer, thick (2) | 6019 |
Service Kits | ||
Release handle | 52553-03 | |
Release handle with cable | 52414-98A | |