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  • Installation & Safety Notice – Solo + Fold-Out Passenger Seat for Triumph Bobber (2016 >)

    Installation & Safety Notice — “Solo / Duo” Convertible Seat
    Triumph Bobber (all model-years)  |  Fold-out passenger cushion + footrests included

     

    This seat retains the Bobber’s solo look yet folds out a padded pillion when required. Passenger-carrying rules vary by region — review the table below before riding two-up on public roads.

     

    Region Key Rules Your Checklist
    USA 49 CFR 571.3 definition of passenger seat & state registrations Bike must be re-registered as two-up in states requiring seat & footrests.
    Install supplied fold-out pillion pegs; passenger cushion must latch securely.
    Tail lamp / plate must remain visible in both positions.
    EU / UK UNECE Reg. 3 reflectors & passenger grab-handle
    MOT inspection
    Seat base includes grab-strap loop points — fit strap if local MOT requires.
    Pillion must have footrests; supplied kit bolts to OEM sub-frame brackets.
    When passenger seat stowed, ensure latch clicks; no sharp edges exposed.
    Australia / NZ ADR 42/04 seat anchorages & ADR 57/00 passenger handhold Supplied grab-strap satisfies ADR 57; mandatory when carrying pillion.
    Seat mount bolts M8: torque 25 N·m (18 lbf·ft).
    Two-up riding illegal unless rear footrests fitted — install included peg kit.

    Universal Fitting & Operation

    • Remove OEM solo seat; retain latch pin and rear hinge.
    • Position new seat; engage front tongue, press rear until it clicks. Verify secure by tugging upward.
    • To deploy pillion: pull tab, flip cushion rearward 180°, lock into detent; fold out left/right footpeg brackets.
    • To stow: reverse steps; ensure latch pin engages and peg spring-clips snap closed.
    • After first ride two-up, re-torque hinge bolts and check latch alignment.

    Load & Comfort

    • Maximum combined mass (rider + pillion): 200 kg / 440 lb.
    • Increase rear shock preload by one setting when carrying a passenger.
    • Leather version: treat with pH-neutral balm every 3 months; synthetic: wash with mild soap.

     

    ⚠️ Riding with an unlatched seat, missing footrests, or overstated load can cause loss of control and serious injury. Always verify latch and peg deployment before carrying a passenger.

     

    ⚠️ California Proposition 65: This product can expose you to chemicals including chromium (leather tanning) and polyurethane foam. For more information see P65Warnings.ca.gov.