Yep, Wayne. To get to the bolt on the rear on the rider's seat, you first have to remove the pillion seat.

BTW...Welcome and Congrats! You made the right decision to get the Triumph.

(an unbiased opinion, of course)

Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)