Lol...I remember when I got mine home the first day & planned on taking alot of it apart to change some things. Started with the seat and immediately had issues. I thought it was going to be a very long weekend!
Don't be afraid to bend the seat. It's hooked on a big lug.
I can't see the pic since I am new and don't have enough post yet. Its not the one on the top of the fender it comes up into the seat from the bottom of the fender.