Convertible motorcycle seats — Harley-Davidson patent US5713629A (1998)
PatentUS5713629A
TypeUtility patent
Filed1996-12-26
Granted1998-02-03
InventorThomas Plackis
SystemSeats & luggage
“A convertible seat for a motorcycle in which a solo seat optionally conceals a passenger seat within a cavity. The passenger seat may be wholly enclosed within the solo seat or withdrawn and secured to the motorcycle fender for use. A pair of tracks may be included for maintaining the passenger…”
Drawings (2 sheets)


Parts for this system
31-5302
Replacement Ultima Seat Tab
$4.8637-1873
Solo Seat Spacer Cadmium
$5.0516-0529
Seat Mounting Screw Set Chrome
$6.3541-0119
Seat Mount Screw Set Chrome
$6.35Check fitment first — add your bike and we flag what fits.
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Drawing from the US patent record (via Google Patents). A patent shows the invention as filed, not necessarily the production part on your motorcycle — confirm fitment for your model and year. Independent aftermarket retailer, not affiliated with Harley-Davidson, Inc.