2008 wide glide, seat problem

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Apr 25, 2010 | 06:45 PM

tomccc

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2008 wide glide, seat problem

I have a 2008 wide glide. Qestion, there is a seat strap that is connected with a nut under the seat. Is this strap needed? Does it hold the seat stable? Unless I am doing it wrong it is about impossible to undo the strap and rebolt it under the seat. Would like to do away with it but am a little hesitant. Thanks for your replys. Tom c.
P.S. if anyone could enlighten me as to the proper way to remove and reinstall same, thanks again.

Apr 25, 2010 | 06:52 PM

RollaMo

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You can safely do away with the strap.
It's only purpose was for a "grab handle" for any passenger.

Most people leave it off, after taking the seat off the first time.

Apr 25, 2010 | 07:08 PM

SC-Longhair

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Originally Posted by RollaMo

You can safely do away with the strap.
It's only purpose was for a "grab handle" for any passenger.

Most people leave it off, after taking the seat off the first time.

+1...yeah, what he said.

Apr 25, 2010 | 08:01 PM

DeneFXDWG

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Originally Posted by tomccc

Take off the rear screw holding on the 2-up seat and pull it back as far as you can and turn on about a 45 degree angle to the bike and it'll slide out easily from the strap. I asked the same question and got help from these forums and I am happy to help somebody with the same problem. I bought a Lepera Solo and it really changed the look of the bike, and when I put the other seat back on it definitely won't have the strap.