Mounting Suggestions for Mustang Seats
Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom, Classic & Silverado


Please review the information below. If you have any questions or need further technical assistance, you are welcome to contact one of our Mustang seat experts by clicking here or call 800-243-1392 or 860-582-9633 Monday - Friday, 9:00 to 5:30, Eastern time.

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A. Baseplate Features (Click on picture for a larger view)

The one-piece, marine-grade fiberglass baseplate is a direct replacement for the stock, two-piece seat. Rubber bumpers are positioned to prevent the seat from touching the frame and fender.

For general information about Mustang seat construction Click Here.


B. Removal of Stock Seat (Click on picture for a larger view)


1. Custom: Remove rear fender acorn nut.
Classic / Silverado: Remove rear fender screw.
2. Lift rear of seat up and pull back to remove.
3. Remove two 6mm Allen bolts at rear of solo. Rear seat mounting bracket will also be removed by these two bolts.*
4. Lift rear of solo up and pull back.
5. Reinstall the two 6mm Allen bolts into fender.

*NOTE: Center bracket must be removed when installing Mustang seat.


C.Mounting of Mustang Seat


Hardware included: Chrome mounting bracket.

Custom: Install supplied chrome bracket into forward set of mounting holes labeled "Custom".

Classic/Silverado:
1. Install supplied chrome bracket into rear set of mounting holes labeled "Classic" on the baseplate.
2. Slide nose bracket into the receiver at the base of the gas tank.
3. Custom: Line up slotted chrome bracket with rear fender hole and reinstall the factory bolt.
Classic / Silverado: Line up slotted chrome bracket with rear fender hole and reinstall stock screw.


Enjoy the comfort of your new Mustang seat.

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