Removal: FXDWG Models
  1. See Figure 1. Remove screw (1) from the passenger pillion (2).
  2. Slide the pillion forward to release from the shoulder bolt (7).
  3. Remove the shoulder bolt (7), seat strap (3), and shoulder washer (8).
  4. Slide seat (4) toward the rear of the motorcycle and remove.
Installation: FXDWG Models
1. Put seat on frame backbone.
2. Slide seat (4) toward front of motorcycle, engaging front tab of seat under the fuel tank mount.
3. Align tab on rear of seat, holes in seat strap (3), and washer (8) with the hole in the fender.
4. Install shoulder bolt (7) and tighten securely.
5. Slide pillion (2) through seat strap and align the slot under the pillion with the head of the shoulder bolt (7).
6. Slide pillion backward until firmly secured on the shoulder bolt.
7. Install screw (1) and tighten securely.
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)
8. Pull up on seat, pillion and seat strap to verify that everything is properly secured.
Removal: All Other Models
  1. See Figure 1. Remove screw (1).
  2. For two-up seats, raise seat slightly and remove nut (9) and washer (10) from mounting stud under seat. Remove seat strap (3).
  3. Slide seat to the rear of the motorcycle and remove.
Installation: All Other Models
1. Put seat (5, 6) on frame backbone.
2. Slide seat toward front of motorcycle, engaging front tab of seat under the fuel tank mount.
3. Install washer (10) and nut (9) to secure seat strap (3) to mounting stud under seat. Tighten to 6.7–10.2 N·m (60–90 in-lbs).
4. Install screw (1) and tighten securely.
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 up on seat (5, 6) and strap (3) to verify that everything is properly secured.
1Screw
2Passenger pillion (FXDWG)
3Seat strap
4Solo seat (FXDWG)
5Solo seat (FXDB, FXDBP, FXDBA)
6Two-up seat (typical)
7Shoulder bolt
8Shoulder washer
9Nut
10Washer
Figure 1. Seat