Grab strap, Two up seat
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Grab strap, Two up seat
Quick question for anyone in the know. I just picked up a Harley Tallboy seat for my 06 Deluxe off Ebay. I was looking through the Harley catalog and it said that a two up seat needs a grab strap. My question is this grap strap solely for the passenger, or does it help with securing the seat. Any info would be appreciated.
RE: Grab strap, Two up seat
the grab strap is supposed to be so the passenger has something to hold on to. IMHO its a totally crap concept. To hold onto it the pass would have to scoot farther back on the seat and lean forward to grab a hold of a strap right behind the riders butt. Sounds comfy huh? Especially when she can just press her chest into you and wrap her arms around your waist...
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RE: Grab strap, Two up seat
On my FXST, the grab strap wraps around the middle of the seat and is fastened to a bolt on the fender. I guess it technically helps to hold the seat on, but I removed it a long time ago and never had a problem with it being off. It just got in the way when I needed to remove the seat to access the fuses and battery and added an extra step in seat removal.
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RE: Grab strap, Two up seat
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It does not hold or help hold the seat in place. It is strictly for the passenger to hang on to. I belive the proper term is the "oh ****" handle.
It does not hold or help hold the seat in place. It is strictly for the passenger to hang on to. I belive the proper term is the "oh ****" handle.
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Hiya,
Does anyone know where I can get a passenger grab strap for my Harley Davidson 52000294 Hammock Touring Seat (Fat Boy)? The part number would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Does anyone know where I can get a passenger grab strap for my Harley Davidson 52000294 Hammock Touring Seat (Fat Boy)? The part number would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
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Quick question for anyone in the know. I just picked up a Harley Tallboy seat for my 06 Deluxe off Ebay. I was looking through the Harley catalog and it said that a two up seat needs a grab strap. My question is this grap strap solely for the passenger, or does it help with securing the seat. Any info would be appreciated.
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Quick question for anyone in the know. I just picked up a Harley Tallboy seat for my 06 Deluxe off Ebay. I was looking through the Harley catalog and it said that a two up seat needs a grab strap. My question is this grap strap solely for the passenger, or does it help with securing the seat. Any info would be appreciated.
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