Crooked rear seat

[frog13]

I noticed the rear seat ( pillion....what have you) on my 700x is crooked? . It's only noticeable when the seat is secured. ...shows slightly when seat is up for fuel.
I suppose it could be crooked body plastic as well. Just haven't had time to disassemble and investigate. Anyone else run into this. Bikes never been in an accident. TIA

 

[HarveyM]

If it's out side to side the seat is held by three bolts. Straighten the seat & tighten the bolts up with a drop of thread locker.

 

[frog13]

The seat latches fine. But , when the seat is secured and looking from the rear, the rightside ( exhaust side) , it's raised up a bit.......perhaps an 1/8" or more? . I checked the three bolts , all secure? . I'll do some more investigation and report back. Thank you for the response . I may even disassemble that portion of the rear plastics to get a more informed view : ) .

 

[HarveyM]

Maybe it got tweaked while raised? You could take the seat off and see if the 'carrier' is bent?

 

[frog13]

Yes , I'm sure I'll be removing a few bits to remedy the issue. : )

 

[frog13]

After disassembly, it appears the mount for the pillion came out of the factory " bent" . Someday I'll order a new one?.