Removal: FXDWG Models
- See Figure 1. Remove screw (1) from the passenger pillion (2).
- Slide the pillion forward to release from the shoulder bolt (7).
- Remove the shoulder bolt (7), seat strap (3), and shoulder washer (8).
- 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. | |
 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) | ||
| 8. | Pull up on seat, pillion and seat strap to verify that everything is properly secured. |
Removal: All Other Models
- See Figure 1. Remove screw (1).
- For two-up seats, raise seat slightly and remove nut (9) and washer (10) from mounting stud under seat. Remove seat strap (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. |
| 1 | Screw |
| 2 | Passenger pillion (FXDWG) |
| 3 | Seat strap |
| 4 | Solo seat (FXDWG) |
| 5 | Solo seat (FXDB, FXDBP) |
| 6 | Two-up seat (typical) |
| 7 | Shoulder bolt |
| 8 | Shoulder washer |
| 9 | Nut |
| 10 | Washer |
| 11 | Seat (FXDL) |
| 12 | Screw |
| 13 | Lumbar pad |
| 14 | Nameplate |
| 15 | Washer |
| 16 | Screw |
Figure 1. Seat