- See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat Installation: XL Models → Seat Assembly: Sportster XL Models . Remove screw (1) to detach seat from rear fender.
- Slide seat forward and lift up slightly to detach keyhole bracket from seat post. Then slide seat rearward to detach seat tongue from rear fuel tank bracket.
- Verify that tongue (1) and mounting bracket (3) are tightly secured to the seat bottom.
- If two-up seat, inspect passenger strap (4) for damage or excessive wear.
NOTE
The passenger strap is not sold separately. If it is damaged, excessively worn or otherwise unusable, the entire seat assembly must be replaced.
| 1 | Tongue |
| 2 | Keyhole |
| 3 | Mounting bracket |
Figure 1. Seat: XL Solo
| 1 | Tongue |
| 2 | Keyhole |
| 3 | Mounting bracket |
| 4 | Passenger strap |
Figure 2. Seat: XL Two-Up
Figure 3. Seat Post: XL Models