GENERAL INFORMATION
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Rider’s Seat
▼ Remove the passenger seat/seat
cowl as described above.
▼ Remove the fastener at the rear of
the seat.
▼ Lift the seat up from the back
and slide rearwards for complete
removal from the motorcycle.
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Seat - Installation
Rider’s Seat
Warning
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilized
and adequately supported.
Do not support the motorcycle on
any ancillary component, the exhaust
system or any other non structural
parts of the motorcycle frame.
A correctly supported motorcycle will
help prevent it from falling.
An unstable motorcycle may fall,
causing injury to the operator or
damage to the motorcycle.
▼ Engage the seat’s tongue under the
fuel tank.
▼ Lower the rear of seat and make
sure its hooks locate into the slots
on the seat bridge.
▼ Install the fastener to the rear of
the seat and tighten to 27 lbf in
(27 lbf in (3 Nm).)
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Warning
The rider's seat is only correctly
retained and supported once the
fastener is correctly tightened. Never
ride the motorcycle with the fastener
loose or removed, as the rider’s seat
will not be secure and may move.
A loose or detached seat may cause
loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
▼ Grasp the seat and pull firmly
upwards to make sure it is securely
retained.
▼ Reinstall the passenger seat/seat
cowl as follows.