Replacement
1. Remove right side cover and maxi-fuse. See 8.5 Maxi-fuse.
2. Unlatch and open seat.
3. Remove airbox cover. See 1.4 Airbox and air filter.
Warning! To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehicle, disconnect the negative battery cable before proceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in death or serious injury.
4. Disconnect negative battery cable.
5. Remove two fasteners and washers. Pull seat latch mechanism by cable from frame. See 8.6 Ignition/light switch.
6. See Figure 2-104. To disconnect seat latch, remove single fastener and remove top plate. Remove cable barrel (1) from rocker (2) and remove cable from cable guide (6).
Figure 2-104. Seat latch (top plate removed): 1. Cable barrel; 2. Rocker; 3. Slot; 4. Pivot; 5. Divider; 6. Cable guide
7. Remove top plate of new seat latch.
8. With key switch in FUEL, compress spring over cable and install cable barrel (1) through slot (3) in rocker (2).
9. Hold rocker (2) on pivot (4). Use divider (5) in guide to separate spring from cable sheath. Install top plate.
10. Secure seat latch mechanism to frame with two fasteners and washers. Tighten to 6-10 Nm (53-88 in-lbs).
11. Connect negative battery cable. Tighten to 6.8-10.8 Nm (60-96 in-lbs).
12. Replace airbox cover.
13. Replace maxi-fuse and side cover.
Caution! When closing the seat make sure the ignition switch is in the FUEL position. If the ignition switch is in any other position when the seat is closed, the seat latch mechanism could be damaged.
Warning! After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift position during vehicle operation causing loss of control which could result in death or serious injury.
14. Turn ignition switch to FUEL and close seat. Then turn ignition switch to LOCK.
Removal
1. Unlock and open seat.
2. See Figure 2-105. Remove seat tether (2) from the hole in frame.
Figure 2-105. Seat hinge and tether: 1. Hinge clip; 2. Seat tether
3. Pry hinge clip (1) from seat hinge pins. Slide seat rearward to release hinge pins from bushings on frame.
4. See Figure 2-106. Remove pillion mounting bolt and washer (5). Save bolt and washer for reinstallation. Slide grabstrap (2) forward off pillion.
Figure 2-106. Seat and pillion: 1. Pillion; 2. Grabstrap; 3. Mounting bolt and washer; 4. Rider’s seat; 5. Pillion mounting bolt and washer
5. Push pillion forward to release slot on the bottom of pillion from tongue on fender. Lift pillion back and away from motorcycle.
Figure 2-107. Seat hinge and clip
6. If necessary, remove grabstrap.
Cleaning and inspection
1. Inspect all components for wear or damage.
2. Clean underside of pillion and seat. Clean fender and frame mounting surfaces.
Note. Do not use ordinary soap to clean the seat. Thoroughly clean with a quality saddle soap. Once the seat is dry, it can be treated with HARLEY-DAVIDSON LEATHER CARE DRESSING (Part No. 98261-91V).
Installation
1. If necessary, install grabstrap. Tighten to 11-17 Nm (97-150 in-lbs).
2. Push pillion toward front of motorcycle until mounting hole in base is approximately 25 mm (1 inch) in front of mounting hole in frame.
3. While applying downward pressure on middle of pillion, slide pillion rearward to fully engage slot on bottom with tongue on top of fender. Push rearward until mounting hole on pillion base is aligned with mounting hole in frame.
4. Install pillion base to frame.Tighten fastener to 11-17 Nm (97-150 in-lbs).
5. Install seat. Make sure both seat pins engage their bushings on the frame.
6. Press clip over seat hinge.
7. Install seat tether to hole in frame.
Caution! When closing the seat, make sure the ignition switch is in the FUEL position. If the ignition switch is in any other position when the seat is closed, the seat latch mechanism could be damaged.
8. Turn ignition switch to FUEL and close seat. Then turn ignition switch to LOCK.
Warning! After installing and locking seat, pull upward on the latch side of the seat to be sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift position during vehicle operation resulting in loss of control of the vehicle and death or serious injury.