1. | See Figure 1. Secure grab strap (2) from kit to fender using washer (7) and appropriate screw (6) below: On 1995 and earlier models use 1/4-28 (fine thread) screw. On 1996 and later models use 1/4-20 (coarse thread) screw. | |
2. | Attach rear mounting bracket (10) to bottom of seat as shown with screws (11). | |
![]() 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) | ||
3. | Slide seat into position until front of seat engages frame, then secure bracket to fender with screw (8) using guide washer (3) between bracket and fender with the small washer diameter facing upwards. The guide washer will center the screw in the bracket hole and serve as a washer to protect the fender. Discard items 4 and 5 from kit. |
1. | Secure grab strap (2) from kit to fender using washer (7) and appropriate screw (6) below: On 1996 and later models use 1/4-20 (coarse) screw. | |
2. | On 1997 and later 883 models equipped with solo seats: Remove plastic cap from hole in fender where the rear seat bracket will be attached. Place retention nut (5) over cable strap (9) so the wide end of nut rests on eye of cable strap. Thread cable strap up under fender and through fender hole. Pull up on cable strap to hold nut snug against underside of fender. With rib on retention nut seated into notch in fender hole, slide retention washer (4) into place from the rear. This will lock the retention nut in place. All other XL models: Discard Items 3, 4 and 5 and skip to Step 3. | |
3. | Attach rear mounting bracket (10) to bottom of seat as shown with screws (11). | |
![]() 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. | Slide seat into position until front seat tab engages frame, then secure rear seat bracket to fender with screw (8). |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
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1 | Seat | Not Sold Separately |
2 | Grab strap (Kit Number 51611-99) | 53033-98 |
Grab strap (Kit Number 51544-01A) | 51176-96C | |
3 | Guide washer (1996 and earlier models) | 7487 |
4 | Retention washer (1997 and later XL883 models) | 7489A |
5 | Retention nut (1997 and later XL883 models) | 7488 |
6 | Screw 1/4-28 (fine threads) | 3765 |
Screw 1/4-20 (coarse threads) | 941 | |
7 | Washer | 6036 |
8 | Screw, stock | |
9 | Cable strap (not shown) | 10039 |
10 | Mounting bracket | 51652-97 |
11 | Screws (2) | 3574 |
Service Kit | ||
Seat nut kit (includes items 4 and 5) | 59768-97 |