SOFTAIL SEAT KITS
J040342011-06-30
GENERAL
Kit Numbers
51397-06A, 51468-06A, 51469-06A, 51470-06A, 51801-07, 52000025
Models
For model fitment information, see the P&A Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www.harley-davidson.com (English only).
Additional Parts Required
2006 FLSTFSE2 models require the separate purchase of Passenger Footpegs and Passenger Footpeg Mounting Kit (Part No. 50749-05).
A service manual for your model motorcycle is required for this installation and is available from a Harley-Davidson Dealer.
WARNINGRider and passenger safety depend upon the correct installation of this kit. If the procedure is not within your capabilities or you do not have the correct tools, have a Harley-Davidson dealer perform the installation. Improper installation of this kit could result in death or serious injury. (00308b)
WARNINGDo not install these seat kits on motorcycles that are not equipped with an appropriate grab strap and passenger footpegs. If footpegs and grab strap are not installed, passenger could fall from moving motorcycle or grab onto operator, causing loss of control and death or serious injury. (00410b)
INSTALLATION
FXST, FXSTS, and FXSTB models
NOTE
When performing the following installation procedures, avoid scratching painted surfaces (fender, tank, etc.) with tools or metal seat tabs.
| 1. | Remove existing seat from motorcycle by removing screw at rear bracket and unhooking front seat tab. | |||||
| 2. | See Figure 4. Remove and discard existing grab strap and save mounting hardware from the motorcycle. | |||||
| 3. | See Figure 4. Install the grab strap (7) from kit with the hardware saved in Step 2. Install the grab strap according to Figure 1. | |||||
| 4. | Slide the back of the seat through grab strap and hook front tab of seat (1) into frame. Secure seat bracket to fender with screw (8). | |||||
| 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) | ||||||
| 5. | Pull seat up to verify it is securely installed. | 
Figure 1. Grab Strap Installation Information |
2007 and Later FXSTC Models
| 1. | See the service manual and remove the stock seat and hardware. | |||||||
| 2. | Remove and discard the existing grab strap and mounting hardware. | |||||||
| 3. | Remove and discard the plug in the rear mounting position on the fender. | |||||||
| 4. | See Figure 2. Using the retaining nut (1), washer (2), and cable strap (3) from the kit. Install the nut and washer in the rear hole location on the fender. A cable strap can be used as an installation aid. | |||||||
| 5. | Position the retention nut (1) over the cable strap so that the wide end of the nut rests on the eye of the cable strap. Thread the cable up under the fender and through the rear most fender hole. Pull up on the cable strap to hold the nut snug against the underside of the fender. | |||||||
| 6. | 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), and then remove the cable strap. | |||||||
| 7. | See Figure 4. Install the grab strap (7) from the kit using a screw (3) and washer (4). | |||||||
| 8. | Slide the back of the seat through the grab strap, and hook front tab of the seat (1) into the frame. Secure the seat bracket to the fender with screw (8). | |||||||
| 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) | ||||||||
| 9. | Pull seat up to verify it is securely installed. | 
Figure 2. Retention Nut Installation |
2007 and Later Fatboy Models
| 1. | See the service manual and follow the instructions to remove the seat. | |||||
| 2. | Remove and discard the existing grab strap and mounting hardware. | |||||
| 3. | See Figure 3. Install two flange nuts (1) from the kit onto the seat mounting studs. | |||||
| 4. | See Figure 4. Install the grab strap (7) from the kit to the grab strap location (as shown in Figure 3 ) with the screw (3), and washer (4) according to Figure 1. | |||||
| 5. | Slide the back of the seat through the grab strap, and hook front tab of the seat (1) into the slot at the rear of the fuel tank and into the frame. Secure the seat bracket to the fender with screw (8). | |||||
| 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) | ||||||
| 6. | Pull seat up to verify it is securely installed. | 
Figure 3. Grabstrap and flange nut installation for Fatboy models |
2006 FLSTFSE2 models
When installing a 2-up seat onto a vehicle not equipped with passenger footpegs, install Passenger Footpeg Mounting Kit 50749-05 and passenger footpegs (purchased separately).
WARNINGDo not install these seat kits on motorcycles that are not equipped with an appropriate grab strap and passenger footpegs. If footpegs and grab strap are not installed, passenger could fall from moving motorcycle or grab onto operator, causing loss of control and death or serious injury. (00410b)
NOTE
When performing the following installation procedures, avoid scratching painted surfaces (fender, tank, etc.) with tools or metal seat tabs.
| 1. | Refer to the service manual to remove stock seat and chrome tailpiece from the motorcycle. | |
| 2. | See Figure 4. Install the grab strap (7) from kit using parts from the kit. See Figure 1 for the grab strap hole location. | |
| 3. | Slide the back of seat through the grab strap. Hook front tab of seat (1) into the slot at the rear of the fuel tank, and into the frame; secure the seat bracket to the fender with screw (8) or fasten screw attached to bracket on seat (51397-06). | |
| 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) | ||
| 4. | Pull seat up to verify it is securely installed. |
SERVICE PARTS
Figure 4. Service Parts: Softail Seats
Table 1. Service Parts Table
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
1 | Seat (Generic style shown) | Not sold separately |
2 | Bracket | 51467-06 |
Bracket (Kit 51397-06A) | 51652-97 | |
3 | Screw | 3767B |
4 | Washer | 6036 |
5 | Retention washer | See Service Kits |
6 | Retention nut | See Service Kits |
7 | Grab strap in 51397-06A | 51184-00 |
Grab strap in 51468-06A | 51176-96C | |
Grab strap in 51801-07 | 51176-96C | |
Grab strap in 51469-06A | 51176-96C | |
Grab strap in 51470-06A | 51184-00 | |
Grab strap in 52000025 | 52400008 | |
8 | Screw, rear seat bracket | 2952A |
9 | Cable tie (not shown) | 10039 |
10 | Nut, flange (2) (not shown) | 8021 |
11 | Screw, small, flange head (2) (not shown) | 3588 |
The following Service Kits are available: | Decorative Stud Kit (3 chrome studs, and 1 backing plate) (use with kit 51801-07) | 58916-07 |
Seat nut kit (includes 1 retention nut, and 1 retention washer) | 59768-97 | |