HOME 2.39 SEAT REMOVAL 2. Clean underside of pillion and seat. Clean fender and frame mounting surfaces. 1. Open seat. 2. See Figure 2-165 . Remove seat lanyard (6) from the hole in frame. 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). 3. Pry hinge clip from seat hinge pins. Slide seat rearward to release hinge pins from bushings on frame. sm03204 sm03205 2 1 3 Figure 2-165. Seat Hinge 4 7 INSTALLATION 5 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 pillion base is approximately 25 mm (1 in.) in front of tongue on fender. 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 6 (97-150 in-lbs). 5. Install seat. Make sure both seat pins engage their bush- ings on the frame. 6. Press clip over seat hinge. 7. Install seat lanyard to hole in frame. 1. Pillion 2. Grabstrap 3. Mounting nut and washer 4. Rider's seat 5.
Pillion mounting assembly 6. Lanyard 7. Seat retaining post Figure 2-164. Seat and Pillion CLEANING AND INSPECTION 1. Inspect all components for wear or damage. 2009 VRSC Service: Chassis 2-111 Figure 2-165. Seat Hinge INSTALLATION st 4. Seat and Pillion SPECTION s for wear or damage. 2009 VRSC Figure 2-16 CLEANING AND IN 1. Inspect all component