Removal
  1. See Figure 1. Spread the seat covering at the base of the backrest exposing the two spring loaded support arms.
  2. See Figure 2. Using two hands, squeeze the spring loaded support arms together.
  3. Pull upward to remove the backrest from the bracket.
Installation
  1. See Figure 1. Spread the seat opening to expose the keyed backrest support bracket.
  2. See Figure 2. Squeeze together the two spring loaded support arms on the backrest.
  3. Insert the support arms into the keyed support bracket. Select one of three height adjustment holes.
  4. Test to assure the seat is secured into the bracket.
NOTE
The backrest is spring loaded to assist the passenger in getting on and off the vehicle.
Adjustment
Height Adjustment: Select one of three sets of holes in the bracket to fit the backrest to the rider.
Tilt (Angle) Adjustment: See Figure 2. Locate the set screw behind the eyelet in the back of the backrest. To set an angle that fits the rider, use a 3/16 in. Allen wrench to loosen the screw. Adjust the backrest and tighten the screw to secure the angle of the backrest.
NOTE
The rider backrest position can be adjusted by removing the seat and changing the position of the keyed backrest support bracket. The bracket, which is secured to the rear fender with two nuts, has four sets of holes along its base for forward/rearward positioning.
1Seat
2Keyed support bracket
Figure 1. Rider Backrest Mounting Bracket
1Support arms
2Spring
3Tilt adjustment screw
Figure 2. Rider Backrest Installation: FLHRSE4
1Rider backrest
2Rider backrest keyed support bracket
3Passenger backrest
4Passenger backrest docking points
Figure 3. Rider and Passenger Backrests: FLHRSE4