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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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I asked this in another forum, figured i try here too. I picked up a harley passenger seat for my nightster, and i'm not happy with the fit. It seems sloppy where the two seats connect, with some side to side movemnet. I dont have the grab strap, could that be the issue? Everything else is installed correctly. Anyone have ideas?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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More info plz. Don't have the strap or didnt install it? The strap cuts some slack betweeen the pad and mount. Did u try it with the strap?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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I dont have the strap at all. I have seen two types of staps, one that connects to the underside of the main solo seat, and one that bolts to the fender.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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ive got the same seat as you on the same bike.......the grab strap really tightens it up but makes it a real pain in the *** to swap out for my bare bones. once you take the strap off its not quite as solid but i dont really think its anything to worry about.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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I've got the passenger pillion with the strap that attaches to the stock Nightster seat underneath. The strap makes for a relatively snug attachment.
 
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