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Tourer
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| I know the owners manual shows somewhat how to remove seat from Vision. I just bought a new Vision 8-ball seat for my 2011 Tour and want to change it myself..The 8-ball seat is not heated so I plan to just leave the connectors undone...Any issues I should be aware of in removing the seat or anyone with tips/ideas on the best way to do let me know...Thanks. |
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Visionary
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | It's the second easiest thing to do (1st is removal of front access panel).
. Open glovebox.
. Pull panel off between glovebox and seat (just pops off).
. Remove (2)4mm hex screws holding seat down.
. Lift seat off, unplugging heated wiring.
Installation is the reverse, just make sure back of seat hooks in before screwing it down.
Most every mod begins with either, remove front access panel, remove seat, or remove center console (3rd easiest).
Get to know your bike, and you will have done each of these a dozen times or so. |
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Tourer
Posts: 307
Columbia, SC | No issues removing it. However when you put the new one on, and you go to put that little plastic piece right in front of it back on, don't be afraid to push on it and REALLY make sure it's clicked in. I've seen enough pictures on this forum of people who haven't put the plastic part back on fully to know it's a common mistake. So just find those spots where it lines up, and lean your weight on that bad boy. It'd be tough to break on those little rubber grommet spots.
Alexi |
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Visionary
Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX | There is a video on how to remove the seat at the bottom of the post below.
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=6577 |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | There is a difference in the heated seat pan from the '08 to the 2011, I don't know where that change takes place or if it affects the non-heated seats. Essentially, an '08 heated seat will not fit a '11 Vision, though the tab and screw holes are the same. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 92
Moncks Corner, SC United States | If you can, please give some feedback concerning the differences in the two seats (pros and cons). I have thought about this mod more than once myself. I am 6-5 and would like to get a little lower in the saddle. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | The main concern I'm aware of is that a non ABS bike seat will not fit on a bike with ABS brakes. It may also be cheaper and a better fit to just find a reputable company that can modify (lower) your seat by using better foam and still keep the heating element.
I'm 6'4" with a Ness saddle but have short legs. You might find the distance from seat to floorboards too short if you lower the saddle. |
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Visionary
Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA | my 08 seat was WAY softer than my 11 seat.. the Girlfriend prefers the 08 seat.. but the 11 seat feels like its made from better material ... "thicker" ? |
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