Mitch F. Posted January 24, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) I am helping a friend get his 1986 Yamaha Venture up and running again. It's been sitting for 2 1/5 years. I need to remove the seat and for the life of me I cannot figure out how. It's embarassing but I just can't figure it out. Plese help Edited January 24, 2012 by Mitch F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufftom4 Posted January 24, 2012 Share #2 Posted January 24, 2012 There should be a bolt on each side under the passenger seat that come out then you can remove the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted January 24, 2012 Share #3 Posted January 24, 2012 Remove the saddle bags, there is a 12mm bolt on each side in somewhat of a slotted opening in seat frame. They do not stick out, you gotta get down and look in to see them. Remove & seat will slide rearward & out. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfVenture Posted January 24, 2012 Share #4 Posted January 24, 2012 I think when Dingy said "Remove the saddle bags," he means just he lids then you will see the slotted hole and can slide a socket with an extension for removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted January 24, 2012 Share #5 Posted January 24, 2012 I think when Dingy said "Remove the saddle bags," he means just he lids then you will see the slotted hole and can slide a socket with an extension for removal. You are correct, I have a Classsic Venture and the bags need to be removed on the MKI. One of the few pieces on it that is still from the 83, as it was born. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch F. Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks everyone, That's a BIG help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted January 24, 2012 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2012 If it's and '86 you only need remove the saddlebag lids to access the seat bolts. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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