That Dang Strap!
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RE: That Dang Strap!
there is no need to remove the bolt that holds the strap on to remove the seat remove the rear fender bolt grab the seat and pull it to the rear until the front of the seat is removed from the gas tank latch then the seat will slide out of the strap I alwaws cover my rear fender and tank with a towel so i dont slip and get a scratch
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From: RI
RE: That Dang Strap!
When I installed my pillion, I just through bolted it to the bracket holding the seat and pillion together. That way the strap is still there and bolted solidly and it comes off with the seat when I remove it.
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RE: That Dang Strap!
Warren...
The "Passenger Restraints" come out once we get back to the cabin (somewhere between the chocolate fondue and the second bottle of champagne)!!!
Jim aka kiltiemon
The "Passenger Restraints" come out once we get back to the cabin (somewhere between the chocolate fondue and the second bottle of champagne)!!!
Jim aka kiltiemon
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From: San Antonio, Texas
RE: That Dang Strap!
ORIGINAL: Cav
Yep...same here...I find that rotating the seat a little off centerline lets me slip right out of it.
No need to remove the strap to remove the seat.
mud
mud
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From: Michigan
RE: That Dang Strap!
Before I took mine off I asked the wife and kids if they ever used it. None ever did, said it was too hard of a place to hold onto, so off it came.
Seat looks much better without it.
Seat looks much better without it.
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RE: That Dang Strap!
Warren...
The "Passenger Restraints" come out once we get back to the cabin (somewhere between the chocolate fondue and the second bottle of champagne)!!!
Jim aka kiltiemon
The "Passenger Restraints" come out once we get back to the cabin (somewhere between the chocolate fondue and the second bottle of champagne)!!!
Jim aka kiltiemon
Hey... now there's an innovative use for that old strap
