Pillion Removal
The FLHR standard seat is designed to be converted to solo configuration by removing the passenger section.
  1. Remove screw from rear seat bracket.
  2. Lift rear of seat up slightly and carefully slide toward rear of motorcycle. This will detach passenger seat from seat mounting studs.
  3. See Figure 1. Under the passenger seat is a chrome plug on the seat frame.
  4. The chrome plug is a press-fit. To remove plug from passenger seat, grasp with fingers and pull straight up.
  5. Insert plug in seat nut hole by pressing into position with finger pressure.
Pillion Installation
1. Remove chrome plug from rear seat nut hole and press into hole on underside of passenger seat.
2. Slide slots on leading edge of passenger seat into seat mounting studs.
3. Position seat bracket over seat nut and install mounting screw.
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. Verify seat is secure.
Figure 1. Seat Mounting Hole Plug
Seat Removal
  1. See Figure 2. Detach passenger seat mounting bracket from top of rear fender by removing seat mounting fastener.
  2. Slightly lift up back of passenger seat and carefully slide toward rear of vehicle to detach from front seat mounting bracket nuts.
    3. NOTE
    The FLHR seat can be converted to a solo seat by removal of the passenger section. When the solo seat configuration is desired, turn the passenger seat upside down and locate the chrome plug pressed into the seat frame hole.
  3. See Figure 1. Remove the plug and press into the seat retention nut hole using finger pressure only.
  4. Remove two nuts from studs to free front seat mounting bracket from rear fender.
  5. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT → Seat Mounting Slot: FLHT. Push front seat rearward to free tongue from slot in frame backbone.
Seat Installation
1. Position front seat on frame with mounting bracket at rear.
2. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT → Seat Tongue. Firmly push front of seat downward and rearward until tongue engages slot in frame backbone.
3. Push seat forward until studs are centered in slots of mounting bracket.
4. Install two nuts on studs to secure front seat mounting bracket to rear fender.
5. Position the seat strap.
6. Install passenger seat fitting slotted cuts on front bracket between the rounded caps and hex of the front seat mounting bracket nuts.
7. Push passenger seat forward until rear fender seat retention nut is centered in hole of rear mounting bracket.
8. Install fastener.
NOTE
If the seat retention nut is damaged or lost, see service manual for instructions.
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 up on front and rear seats to verify that they are properly secured.
1Screw
2Nut
3Front seat
4Stud plate
5Passenger seat
Figure 2. Seat Assembly: FLHR