Removal
  1. See Figure 1. Remove mounting screw (1) to detach seat from rear fender.
  2. Press seat down and forward (2).
  3. Lift (3) slightly to detach keyhole bracket from seat post.
  4. Pull seat back (4) to detach seat tongue from fuel tank bracket.
  5. Verify that tongue and mounting bracket are tightly secured to the seat bottom.
    6. NOTE
    The passenger strap is not sold separately. Replace entire seat if the strap is damaged.
  6. Two-up seat: Inspect passenger strap for damage or excessive wear.
1Remove screw
2Press down and forward
3Lift
4Pull back
Figure 1. Remove Seat
Installation
1. See Figure 2. Position seat on frame with mounting bracket (1) at rear.
2. Slide seat forward until the tongue (2) fits snugly under fuel tank bracket.
3. Push seat forward to engage keyhole (3) 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. Install seat mounting screw with captive washer to fasten seat mounting bracket to top of rear fender.
5. Tighten seat mounting screw to 2.3–4.5 N·m (20–40 in-lbs).
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)
6. Pull up on seat to verify that it is locked at all three points.
1Mounting bracket
2Tongue
3Keyhole
4Passenger strap
Figure 2. Solo and Two-Up Seats