Triumph Thunderbird Service Manual page 426

Frame and Bodywork
Seats
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
To prevent damage to the seats or seat covers, care must
be taken not to drop the seats. Do not lean the seats
against the motorcycle or any surface which may
damage the seats or seat covers. Instead, place the seats,
with the seat cover facing upwards, on a clean, flat
surface which is covered with a soft cloth.
Do not place any item on the seats which may cause
damage or staining to the seat covers.
Rider's Seat
Removal
To remove the rider's seat, remove the two side fixings
using the Allen key provided in the tool kit. Lift the seat up
at the back for complete removal from the motorcycle.
Installation
To refit the seat, engage the seat's tongue under the fuel
tank, fit and tighten the side fixings to 9 Nm.
1. Seat fixing (right hand shown)
To prevent detachment of the seat during riding, after
fitting always grasp the seat and pull firmly upwards. If
the seat is not correctly secured it may detach from the
motorcycle. A loose or detached seat could cause loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
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SelVice Manual - Thunderbird