Dang it 2169, your username pic just gave me a crick in my neck.

 

It gives me more than a crick in my neck.[sm=badbadbad.gif]

 

Thats because your screen name is Milkin....

 

Hey after you get that seat off buy HD's thumbscrew for it. That phillips is a nut buster and the threads on the screw receptacle strip real easy. Ask me howI know.....

 

Thanks - All this good information was helpful and we did get it off - The seat!! I agree with replacing it with a Hex Head screw. I will be at the hardware store tomorrow. Also, Torx No. 40 to take the battery Hold down off is required. Battery Tender is going on too!! As for DW2169's user name photo, I just turned my screen upside-down and my neck didn't hurt near as much. Worst part of helping him out with this dead battery.... he told mehe was planning to sell the Ultra and would be buying a Harley Trike. So...... now I own three Harleys!!! Does anyone want to buy a mint FAT BOY \ Fatboy?? [8D]

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I'll add this. I changed the screw to a HD thumbscrew. Easy on& off , no tools required nor will you accidentally scratch the rear fender with the screwdriver or wrench.
Also, if you have the strap, throw it away, no one ever uses it. The chrome handles are equally usless, Hd doen't put them on at the factory anymore .

 

Kuryakynmakes a no-tools-required quick release for the seat. It takes a little practice but you can have the seat off in seconds.
Gregm

 

Wally,
Not admitting anything, butthe chrome handles really help when you need to pick the bike back up. Don't ask me how I know.
Gregm