Removal
- Remove screw to detach seat from rear fender.
- Slide seat forward.
- See Figure 1. Lift up slightly to detach keyhole bracket from seat post.
- Slide seat rearward to detach seat tongue (1) from rear fuel tank bracket.
- Verify that tongue 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. Replace entire seat if the strap is damaged.
Figure 1. Seat Post: XL Models
| 1 | Tongue |
| 2 | Keyhole |
| 3 | Mounting bracket |
Figure 2. Seat: XL Solo
| 1 | Tongue |
| 2 | Keyhole |
| 3 | Mounting bracket |
| 4 | Passenger strap |
Figure 3. Seat: XL Two-Up
Installation
| 1. | Position seat on frame with mounting bracket at rear. | |
| 2. | Slide seat forward until the tongue fits snugly under rear fuel tank bracket. | |
| 3. | Push seat forward to engage keyhole onto seat post. Pull seat back slightly. NOTE Mounting bracket of solo seat uses forward hole in rear fender. Dual seat bracket uses rearward hole. | |
| 4. | See Figure 4. Install seat mounting screw with captive washer to fasten seat mounting bracket to top of rear fender. | |
| 5. | Pull up on seat to verify that it is locked in place. | |
| 6. | Tighten seat mounting screw to 2.3–4.5 N·m (20–40 in-lbs). | |
 WARNINGAfter 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) | ||
| 7. | Pull up on seat again to verify that it is secured at all three points. |
| 1 | Seat mounting screw with captive washer |
| 2 | Seat assembly, two-up (typical) |
| 3 | Seat assembly, solo (typical) |
| 4 | Passenger strap (not sold separately) |
Figure 4. Seat Assembly: Sportster XL Models