Pillion Removal
  1. Remove the thumbscrew and washer from top of rear fender.
  2. Slide the pillion back from the seat mounting studs.
Riding without the Pillion
If you prefer the look of a solo seat, the seat strap can be hidden and the thumbscrew boss can be covered with a decorative plug.
  1. Tuck the seat strap under the flap at the rear of the rider seat.
  2. See Figure 1. Install the chrome fender plug found under the pillion in place of the thumbscrew on the rear fender (4).
Rider Seat Removal
  1. Remove the pillion.
  2. Remove the two thumb nuts from the rear of the seat.
  3. Lift rear of seat. Pull rearward to remove.
  4. If necessary, remove the seat strap.
Rider Seat Installation
1. See Figure 1. Slide seat forward to engage the tongue on the frame into the slot in the seat (1). Lower the rear of the seat onto the seat mounting studs (2).
2. If removed, install the seat strap on the seat mounting studs.
3. Install seat mounting thumb nuts (3). Tighten securely.
4. Install the pillion, if desired.
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 to verify that it is secured.
Pillion Installation
NOTE
If necessary, remove seat strap from under rider seat flap.
1. Slide the pillion under the seat strap and engage the pillion bracket forks with the slots in the seat mounting studs (5).
2. Tighten thumbscrew with washer to secure pillion to rear fender (6).
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)
3. Pull up on the pillion to verify that it is secured.
1Engage tongue
2Lower
3Install thumb nuts (2)
4Install fender plug
5Engage forks to slots
6Install thumbscrew
Figure 1. Install Seat and Pillion