seat removal on ultra : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

04-29-2003, 08:57 AM

there seems to be little room under the tourpack (about 1 1/2 inches)to remove the seat mounting screw.any ideas ,quick pointers please?

hogg831 · 04-29-2003, 09:34 AM

....I use a stubby (about 3" long) phillips to remove. Still tight, but does the job.

Ed Y · 04-29-2003, 01:22 PM

Get a cheap phillips screwdriver with a 18" shaft (auto zone), lift tour pak lid, take screw out. I always magnetize mine to hold the screw.

doc526 · 04-29-2003, 01:42 PM

maybe you could use an right angle screwdriver. You know one of those ratcheting types. Sears or any Hardware store should carry them.

Mark1 · 04-29-2003, 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by Ed Y
Get a cheap phillips screwdriver with a 18" shaft (auto zone), lift tour pak lid, take screw out. I always magnetize mine to hold the screw.

To borrow on Ed's idea, I bought the long 1/4 inch drive ratchet extension from Snap-On and it fits right into the screwdriver handle. It does double duty when I'm out on the road. Works better for me than the stubby drivers.

Vagabond2000 · 04-29-2003, 08:57 PM

But be real careful when putting that seat screw back in, it is very easy to slip and scratch the paint, don't ask.
Gary

Markcuda · 04-29-2003, 09:34 PM

I replaced my phillips head bolt with a hex head bolt. Much easyer for me.

Skin · 04-30-2003, 01:16 PM

I also changed mine but to an allen head. I use an allen wrench that has the ball swivel on the end.

04-30-2003, 05:45 PM

thanks guys for the help. hey ed would there be enough room to lift the tour pack upwithout unplugging any electrical connections? i get the bike tomorrow if the weather is well thanks again

hogg831 · 04-30-2003, 06:12 PM

..just the lid. Open the lid, look down between the rear of the seat and the tour pack. You can get at it, but from a slight angle. Be careful the driver don't slip. That's why I use the shorter one, tight but more control.

Mark1 · 05-01-2003, 04:24 AM

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Originally posted by Jerry the kid
thanks guys for the help. hey ed would there be enough room to lift the tour pack upwithout unplugging any electrical connections? i get the bike tomorrow if the weather is well thanks again

There really isn't any room to lift the tour-pak without disconnecting the brake lights, CB and Stereo connections, and the rear speakers and connections there. Its an easy job to do, just take your time and don't force any thing. The tour-pak is bulky with the antennas installed, be careful not to drop it. Good luck.

hogg831 · 05-01-2003, 06:10 AM

Jerry the kid, are you just removing the seat or is your first question misleading? Maybe if we knew exactly what you are asking or trying to do, you could get a more complete answer.

Texan · 05-01-2003, 06:54 AM

Guess I lost something here... I thought the question was "how to remove the seat". I'm going with removing the seat and not the tour pac.....

J & P Cycle

Kid, I use one of these for quicker release. Once you raise you tour pac lid you can get your hand in there real easy. I would never suggest using one of these on an "open" application, something without a tour pac. Have seen too many seats, over the years, walk off. I use an torx head seat screw on "open" applications. But when somebody is having to deal with a tour pac and the back seat cushion it slows 'em down quite a bit if they have any ideas about removing your seat.

Ride 'em safe and continue to pray for our troops !!!
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hogg831 · 05-01-2003, 08:15 AM

Texan, thanks for the link! I didn't want to go with the hex or allen screw, this fits the bill.

BTW, I thought it was remove the seat only also..............

Texan · 05-01-2003, 09:03 AM

Hey, Hogg,
There's a big swapmeet at Peotone this Sunday. Opens at 10:00, early bird at 8. There will be every flavor of seat screw there that you could think of there.

And J & P will be there, 10% off with free shipping on part if ordered at the show.

Ride 'em safe and continue to pray for our Troops !!!
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