Firmly push front of seat downward and rearward until tongue engages slot in frame backbone.
Push seat forward until rear fender seat retention nut is centered in hole of mounting bracket.
Install fastener.
NOTE
If the seat retention nut is damaged or lost, see service manual for instructions.
Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured, front and rear.
See Figure 1. Using slots in seat, route free end of passenger seat strap to left side of vehicle. Insert bolt with flat washer through passenger seat strap and slotted hole of saddlebag front mounting bracket.
Insert bolt into forward hole in chrome frame tube cover. Snug saddlebag front mounting bracket bolt, but do not tighten.
Install saddlebag.
NOTE
If necessary, rotate saddlebag front mounting bracket to align spring plate with hole in saddlebag.
Tighten saddlebag front mounting bracket fastener.