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.

 

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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The strap is actually DOT approved, so when they sell the seat, they must include it. Not everyone installs it, or removes it when they 1st buy the bike.

 

Thanks for the quick reply. So if I understand the strap is just for the passenger, it is not needed to secure the seat to the bike?

 

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.

 

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.

 

All true, but its also required as part of the basic equipment in some states for yearly safety inspections.

About 25 years ago here in New York they actually tried to pass a bill that would have mandated seat belts on bikes. What a bunch of idiots, the last place any biker wants to be is strapped TO the bike in an accident.

 

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.

 

I'm curious to see how that particular seat looks on the bike. I've got the Signature seat and the strap is attached to the seat itself, not the bike.

 

Well, don't hold your breath ... that was 17 years ago

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