Removal
- See Figure 1. Remove seat mounting screw from top of rear fender.
- See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seats → Seat Tongue (typical). Push seat rearward to free tongue at front of seat from slot or bracket in frame back.
- Gently slide seat out of grab strap (FXST).
- Remove seat from frame.
Installation
| 1. | Slide seat into grab strap (FXST). | |
| 2. | Place seat on frame back. | |
| 3. | Slide seat toward front of motorcycle until the tongue locks into the bracket or slot in the frame back. | |
| 4. | Push seat forward until rear fender seat retention nut is centered in hole of mounting bracket. | |
| 5. | Hand-tighten the seat mounting screw. | |
 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) | ||
| 6. | Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured. |
| 1 | Seat (FLS) |
| 2 | Seat (FXST) |
| 3 | Grab strap |
| 4 | Seat mounting screw |
Figure 1. Seat: FLS/FXST