How to remove seat with backrest harley electraglide

Harley Davidson's really didn't use fuse boxes,,so to speak they liked circuit breakers look under your seat against the rear fender in the battery box area, up inside the faring,or under the dash cover, wants not working on it??

Rear seat cushion-fold forwards,release plastic clip from hinge,remove wiring multiplug if applicable.Lift out cushion.(40% backrest)Tilt forward approx 20degrees,use a screwdriver to release catch retainer on outer pivot pin.lift backrest and withdraw from inner pivot pin.Lift the backrest from inside vehicle.(will only lift out if backrest is tilted forward 20degrees from verticle. 60% section can then be removed on saloons by releasing the lock with a finger and pulling from the anchor pins.On estates unscrew centre seat belt lower mounting and unscrew hinge pin from centre support. unhook upholstery clip and lift backrest from lefthand side mounting.slide backrest towards the door to release centre pinlug and withdraw backrest from inside the vehicle. Refit in reverse order.

Make sure the passenger backrest is out of the way first. Open the lid on the tour pack, lift the padded backpad and fold it back into the tour pack, trapping it under the lid as you close it. The screw will then be fully accessable. A magnetic screw driver is a nice thing to have. Drop the screw down into the works once or twice and you'll know what I mean.
Hope this helps.
Bob

Look underneath the bike at the bottom of the seat tube of the frame. There is a nut with a special "washer" on the end of the rod in the "pogo stick". Take the nut off and the spring loaded shock comes out of the seat post of the frame.
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Steve

I doubt seriously if you're going to find a drivers back rest for your V-rod. The reason is the back rest is cnsidered to be a "touring" accessory and the V-rod is not generally considered to be a touring motorcycle.

I'd do a search online for "motorcycle seats" and see what comes up. Try Mustang Motorcycle Seats. They have good quality seats and reasonable prices. They also have the drivers backrest for a lot of their seats. If they offer a seat for the V-rod, maybe drop them an e-mail and ask about it.

Good Luck
Steve

Under the seat right behind the battery you will see 4 relays, it is easier to change relay if you remove battery first.

I think you have to remove headrst bfore folding seat back down. You may have to unbolt seat from floor. 4 bolts.
Rear Seat Backrest —Split Bench Removal
NOTE: The 40% rear seat backrest must be removed before the 60% rear seat backrest.
40% rear seat backrest

1. Remove the 40% rear seat backrest.
   1. Remove the nuts and bolts.
   1. Remove the backrest.

60% rear seat backrest

1. Remove the 60% rear seat backrest.
   1. Remove the nut and bolt.
   1. Remove the backrest.

Installation
NOTE: The 60% rear seat backrest must be installed before the 40% rear seat backrest.
60% rear seat backrest

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the nut and bolt at this time.
   Install the 60% rear seat backrest.
   1. Install the rear seat backrest.
   1. Install the nut and bolt.

40% rear seat backrest

1. NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts and bolts at this time.
   Install the 40% rear seat backrest.
   1. Install the rear seat backrest.
   1. Install the nuts and bolts.

60/40% rear seat backrest

1. Tighten the 60/40% rear seat backrest nuts and bolts in the sequence shown.

40% Rear Seat Backrest

1. Tighten the 40% rear seat backrest nuts and bolts in the sequence shown.