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How do you remove the seat on a 1986 Honda VT700c?

Here is a step-by-step guide to remove the seat on a 1986 Honda VT700c:

1. Lift up the rear cowl.

- Pull up on the rear edge of the cowl and lift it up. There are two tabs that hold the cowl in place.

2. Detach the side covers.

- Push the side covers towards the front of the motorcycle until you feel a pop and then lift the side covers off.

3. Locate the seat latch bolt.

- Once the side covers are removed, you will see the seat latch bolt located in the center of the bike frame.

4. Loosen the seat latch bolt.

- Use a 12mm wrench to loosen the seat latch bolt. Do not remove the bolt completely.

5. Lift up the front edge of the seat.

- Place one hand on either side of the seat's front edge. Pull the seat up and back off the bike.

6. Slide the seat off the bike.

- Slide the seat towards the rear of the bike and remove it from the motorcycle.

To reinstall the seat, simply follow the steps in reverse order.

* Make sure the seat latch is firmly seated when you reinstall the seat.