A. Baseplate Features

The one-piece, 16 gauge steel baseplates are black epoxy powder coated on both sides for complete rust proofing. Carpet protects fender paint. Polyurethane bumpers are strategically located and rivited to the baseplates to prevent them from touching the frame and fender and to minimize vibration. The edges of all baseplates have a steel reinforced, impact absorbing vinyl edge trim to protect the seat cover. Exposed brackets are bright chrome plated.   For general information about Mustang seat construction Click Here.

1979-81 XL, XLH and XLS models. 1982-1995 883, 1000 and 1200 XL models. The baseplate nose tab is located 1" further back than that on the 1979-81 baseplate 1996-2003 XL and all models with a 3.3 gallon tank. The nose of the baseplate is shortened to allow room for a 3.3 gallon tank. Will also fit 1983-85 XLS Roadster models.

B1. Removal of Two-Piece Stock Seat
a. Passenger Seat
1. Remove rear fender screw.
2. Spread foam between solo and rear seat, then loosen solo mounting screw.
3. Pull rear seat back and up.

b. Solo Seat
1. Remove rear fender screw located at the rear of the solo seat.
2. Slide solo seat back and up.

B2. Removal of One-Piece Stock Seat
a. Remove rear fender screw located behind the passenger seat.
b. Slide seat back and up.

C. Mounting of One-Piece Mustang Seat
Hardware included: nylon washer
(included with 1996-03 seats only.)

1. Engage nose bracket onto welded frame tab.
2. A firm downward chop to the nose of the seat will push the seat closer to the tank.
3. Align chrome rear tab with stock fender hole.
4. On 1996-03 models, the supplied nylon washer should be used between chrome bracket and fender.
5. Push seat down and secure in place.