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Old May 11, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Hello all,

I just put a new "Reach" seat on my Fatboy Lo. (Like it very much) When I put it on I did not included the "Passenger strap" on. Since I don't carry passengers I don't think I need it.

Is there something I am missing? Is that strap required for anything other than a passenger to hang on to?

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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Yep; you're missing the part where you have to take it off each time you want to remopve your seat.
 
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It's useless... you're not missing anything. Just ride.

BTW, I moved here from Springfield.
 
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I never use the strap. It's mostly cosmetic.
 
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Its like the Badlander seat strap.... Useless! I took mine off asap.
 
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Thanks all! I figured as much but would have hated to not ask and have the seat fall off or something else stupid.

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The strap is for passengers who want to hold on to the seat as opposed to you. Useless.
 
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