1. | Remove the existing seat from motorcycle. Save the mounting screw for installation of the new seat. | |
2. | Remove existing grab strap and all attaching hardware. | |
3. | See Figure 1 for information on which holes to install grab strap through (use the hole shown dark in the illustration). Install new grab strap onto motorcycle at same location old grab strap was removed (re-use existing hardware). Tighten to 6.78–10.17 N·m (60–90 in-lbs). For 2010 and Later FXDWG Models: See Figure 4. Verify that the head of the flange screw (1) is clear of the wire guide (2) and is installed against the fender. |
1. | Remove the existing seat from the motorcycle. Save the mounting screw for installation of the new seat. | |
2. | See Figure 2. Remove the plastic cap from the rear most fender hole (3). | |
3. | Remove the seat retention nut and washer from the solo seat mounting hole. | |
4. | See Figure 3. A cable strap may be used as an installation aid to remove and install the retention nut and washer. Place the retention nut (1) over the cable strap (3) so the wide end of the nut rests on the eye of the cable strap. Thread the cable strap up under the fender and through the rearmost fender hole. Pull up on the cable strap to hold the nut snug against the underside of the fender. | |
5. | With the rib on the retention nut seated into the notch in the fender hole, slide the retention washer (2) into place from the rear. This will lock the retention nut in place. Remove the cable strap. | |
6. | Obtain the grab strap, flange screw, seat retention nut, washer, and hex nut from the kit. | |
7. | Install the flange screw from the inside of the fender into the grab strap mounting hole in the fender ( Figure 2 , Item 5). Secure the screw with the plastic seat retention nut. For 2010 and Later FXDWG Models: See Figure 4. Verify that the head of the flange screw (1) is clear of the wire guide (2) and is installed against the fender. | |
8. | Install new passenger strap from kit according to the diagram in Figure 1. Install washer and nut and tighten nut to 6.78–10.17 N·m (60–90 in-lbs). | |
9. | If not already installed, install the seat bumper kit and passenger footpegs according to instructions in those kits. |
1. | Slide the pillion of the seat through the grabstrap and position the new seat on the motorcycle. Be sure tongue on front of seat fully engages into the seat mounting slot between the gas tank bracket and frame. | |
WARNING After 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) | ||
2. | See Figure 5. Secure seat with stock screw (F). |
1 | Grab strap |
1 | Stock retention nut and washer |
2 | Kit retention nut and washer (for 2-up seat) |
3 | Rear-most fender hole |
4 | Middle fender hole |
5 | Grabstrap mounting hole |
1 | Retention nut |
2 | Retention washer |
3 | Cable strap (installation aid) |
1 | Flange screw |
2 | Wire guide |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
---|---|---|
1 | Seat | Not Sold Separately |
2 | Backrest, rider (includes items 8-18) | 52000022 |
3 | Screw, flanged hex head, 1/4-20 x 3/4 in | 3574 |
4 | Nut, retention, 1/4-20 | 7891 |
5 | Nut, KEPS, 1/4-20 | 7792 |
6 | Washer, flat, 1/4 in | 6036 |
7 | Grabstrap | 51173-93 |
8 | Knob, adjustment | 51868-06A |
9 | Cactus bracket with release spring | Not Sold Separately |
10 | Release spring | Not Sold Separately |
11 | Upright bracket | Not Sold Separately |
12 | Clip, height adjustment | Not Sold Separately |
13 | Pull pin, height adjustment | Not Sold Separately |
14 | Screw, hex head, 1/4-20 x 3 in | Not Sold Separately |
15 | Locknut, 1/4-20 | Not Sold Separately |
16 | Screw, button head, 1/4-20 x 2-7/8 in | Not Sold Separately |
17 | Locknut, thin, 1/4-20 | Not Sold Separately |
18 | Spacer, hat, nylon (4) | Not Sold Separately |
Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit: | ||
A | Seat slot flaps | |
B | Vertical adjustment holes | |
C | Backrest flap | |
D | Backrest slot | |
E | Backrest retention tab | |
F | Screw, truss head, SEMS, 1/4-20 x 1/2 in | 2952A |