Hey, need help with a new seat for my 2013 Iron 883. I bought an "on the frame" seat from Mother Road Customs which is supposed to lay flat on the frame. But as you guys know, there is a post/bolt in the middle of where the original seat clamps on to. I obviously have to remove this in order to install the new seat, but having trouble finding any steps on how to do it. More importantly, if I remove it, do I have to replace it with anything? It seems to go through the rear fender and I Don't wanna have it be loose if I remove it and not replace it with something. I'll try to post some picks, so you guys can see what I'm talking about. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

2 years later, same question for me

 

That post is threaded on the other end and runs through the rear fender and has a nut on it.Just remove it and replace it with a regular bolt and nut.

 

It is a wheel out job to get at the screw on the underside of the fender.

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=988&b=40&c=0&d=2 013%20XL%20883N%20IRON%20883%20(LE)%20FENDER%20-%20REAR

Cut part #2 down to whatever length is best to take a nut. Put screw in from the top for the cleanest look. Have 1 1/2 turns of thread showing through nut.

 

I simply removed mine so I could fit my Mustang seat and never replaced it. I have at least 150,000 miles like that with no issues.

 

Just thinking aloud...

If the fender starts to chatter against the frame it might take the paint off. Putting in a bolt will hold it steady, not an actual support point required by the fender.

 

Agreed. I just replaced my fender and there was no chipping in that area, however I may go back and add a bolt as it cannot hurt.

 

The way I looked at it was since that bolt goes through the frame and fender, and the fender also supports the seat, and the seat supports my a$$, I feel better having the extra support.

 

So do i really need to remove my rear tire for this?? hoping not

 

just unbolt your shocks and raise it up, you can get to the bolt that way...........i just installed a Mother Road seat on mine