Saddlemen BR 1800 Instruction Manual

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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLATION!
Because of the variety of motorcycle configurations, other accessories, and the features and intended use of this Saddlemen accessory, there are many
different mounting options. You are responsible for the proper installation of this accessory on your motorcycle. Your attention to these installation
instructions and recommendations will permit safe and proper use of this accessory. You must mount this accessory properly and securely before riding your
motorcycle. If you lack the ability to safely and properly install this accessory, seek out a qualified motorcycle technician for assistance. During installation,
support the motorcycle with a suitable stand or lift so it will not tip over and injure you, or damage the vehicle. Using or mounting this accessory improperly
could result in a loss of control of the motorcycle which could result in damage to your motorcycle or other personal property, the property of third parties,
and/or personal injury to yourself or others, up to and including death.
BE SURE TO THOROUGHLY READ AND CLOSELY FOLLOW THE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE INCLUDED WITH THIS ACCESSORY:
• The bag must be installed and securely fastened onto the seat or the rack of the motorcycle.
• Install the bag securely so it will not shift or move while riding. Make sure the mounting straps or the bag will not contact the wheels, suspension or any
other moving parts of the motorcycle.
• If you do not understand the mounting instructions DO NOT mount the bag. Remove the mounting straps or any components you may have already
installed on your motorcycle.
• Thoroughly inspect your motorcycle luggage before every ride. Do not use this bag if the mounting system has been modified, has deteriorated, loosened
or is beginning to fail.
• Before riding, secure your cargo inside the bag and completely close any lid or flap.
• Continually check the security of the bag at each stop as you ride. Straps can loosen during operation, so be sure to check them frequently.
• Do not use this accessory if you have any doubts as to whether it is properly mounted to your motorcycle.
• Do not exceed 15 pounds of total weight of the bag and its contents.
• Do not transport or store flammable or potentially explosive materials in your bag.
• When using this accessory, do not exceed your vehicle's Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight as listed on your motorcycle or in its owner's manual.
• If your bag is ever damaged, do not use it until it has been inspected by your local professional motorcycle dealer. Replace the bag immediately if it has
sustained damage that will prevent it from being properly secured to your motorcycle or being able to securely hold its contents.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS ACCESSORY IF:
• You do not understand these installation and use instructions,
• You do not understand any part of the accessory mounting system,
• You have any doubts as to the security of the mounting system.
If you have any concerns or questions, seek help at your qualified motorcycle dealer or call the Saddlemen support line at [phone].
Remember: Motorcycling can be a dangerous activity. Installation of any accessory can increase your risk if it is not installed properly. You are responsible to install
this accessory so it will not contact any portion of the drive train, suspension or steering, or if it will in any way interfere with the operation of your motorcycle.
FEATURES OF THE BACKREST, SEAT & SISSYBAR BAG:
•Two mounting systems included - a seat harness or adjustable sissy bar strap system easily attaches bag to your motorcycle’s
seat, luggage rack, or sissy bar.
•Quick disconnect mounting straps and sissy bar sleeve allow the bag to be removed from your motorcycle in seconds
•Includes back rest pad you can position for your, or your passenger’s, riding comfort
•Sturdy grip handle for convenient carrying - included backpack straps allow you to carry the bag on your back with ease
•Select a fabric bag, or leather-grained SaddleHyde bag (with or without studs), that best matches your motorcycle or scooter
•Top-loading main compartment holds one open-face style helmet with padded storage sleeve & organizer pocket
•Another main compartment, 5 outside pockets, 5 internal mesh pockets, and 2 outer mesh pockets let you store a variety of cargo
•Weather-resistant rain cover with security tether protects the bag from the elements
•Mini-padlocks with extra keys help you secure your belongings in the bag
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
Scissorstocutexcessmountingstrapmaterial.NOTE:Othertoolsmayberequired,dependinguponyourvehicleandhowyou mountthebagoritsharness.
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Bag ................................................................................................................................. 1
Mountingharness(L)) ...................................................................................................... 1
Mountingharness(R) ...................................................................................................... 1
Mountingharnessstraps .................................................................................................. 4
Pulldownstraps .............................................................................................................. 4
Backrestpad (notshown) ............................................................................................... 1
Backpackstrap................................................................................................................ 1
Padlock&keys (not shown) ........................................................................................... 1
Instructionset(notshown) ............................................................................................... 1
PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE BACKREST, SEAT & SISSYBAR BAG:
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
YourSaddlemenBackrest,Seat&SissybarBaghasbeendesignedtobemountedon
avarietyofmotorcyclesusingtheincludedmountingsystemoptions:asissybarmount-
ingstrapsystem,oraseatharnesstoattachthebagtoasissybar,rearrack,orseat.
You(oryourprofessionalmotorcycletechnician)willneedtodeterminethebestmount-
ingconfigurationforyourmotorcycleorscooter.
SISSY BAR MOUNTING STRAP & SECURITY STRAPS:
Yourbaghasanadjustablerodmountingstrapsystemwhichcreatesasleeve1that
willallowyoutoslipthebagoveryourmotorcycle’ssissybar.Inmostapplications,the
bagiscommonlymountedbehindthesissybarwhereitcanrestonarearrack.
IMPORTANT:
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tial in order for the bag to stay attached to the motorcycle during rough
riding conditions.
ThedefaultsizeoftheinnermountingstrapmatchesthewidthofmostHarley-DavidsonTM
sissybarsequippedwithabackrestpad.Forthesetypesofsissybars,lifttheretention
flaps3,pulloutthetwoplasticmountingrods4, removetheoutermountingstrap
cover5,andexposeandusejusttheinnermountingstrap6.
NOTE:
To adjust theinnermountingstrapsizeand shape toothersissybars,seethe
steps on page 3 of these instructions.
Foryour,oryourpassenger’sridingcomfort,abackrestpadissuppliedwithyourbag
thatcanattachtothehook&loopfastenerstriponthemountingstrap.Toattachthepad
7,pressitintoplaceonthestrap.
Thebag8 canalsobemountedoverthefrontofthesissybartorestonthepassenger
seat.Someriderselectthisconfigurationsotheycanusethebagasabackrest.
NOTE:
When mounting the bag in front of a sissybar, consider using the seat har-
ness mounting method (see pages 4 and 5) with the bag mounted backwards
on the passenger seat so the rider can use the supplied back rest pad.
IMPORTANT:
Regardless of how you orient the bag, attaching the supplied security straps
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securely attached to the motorcycle during rough riding conditions. After
installing the bag, cut off or secure any excess security strap material so it
will not interfere with the motorcycle’s controls, suspension, wheels or other
components.
Do not mount the bag behind the sissy bar unless the motorcycle has a rear
rack, as the bag could damage the rear fender and/or interfere with the
motorcycle’s lights, suspension, wheels or other components.
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SISSY BAR MOUNTING STRAPADJUSTMENT:
Your bag has an adjustable rod mounting strap system which creates a sleeve that
allowsyoutoslipthebagoveryourmotorcycle’ssissybar.Thebaghasupper1 and
lowerloops2 toholdtherods3 soyoucanadjusthowthemountingstrap4 willfit
ontoyourmotorcycle’ssissybarandpad.
IMPORTANT:
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loops on the bag when you are adjusting the size of the mounting strap. After
putting a rod into both the upper and lower loops and the mounting strap
loop, make sure the rod flap 55
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& loop fasteners. The security straps attach to the upper or lower D-rings 66
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located on each corner of the bag.
VERYWIDESISSYBARMOUNTINGSUGGESTION:
Tosetthemountingstrapforthewidestsissybar,lifttheretentionflaps5,pulloutthetwo
plasticmountingrods3, andremovetheoutermountingstrapcovertoexposeand
usejusttheinnermountingstrap4.
WIDESISSYBARMOUNTINGSUGGESTION:
Settherods3 throughtheouterloops1 and2 onthebackofthepackandoverthe
mountingstrap4 tocreateasleevethatsnuglyfitsaroundawidesissybarandpad.
NARROW SISSY BAR MOUNTING SUGGESTION:
Settherods3 throughtheinnerloops1 and2 onthebackofthebagandoverthe
mountingstrap4 tocreateasleevethatsnuglyfitsaroundanarrowsissybarandpad.
TAPERED SISSY BAR MOUNTING SUGGESTION:
Tosettheshapeofthemountingstrapsleevetofitataperedoranangledsissybar,set
therodsthroughtheinnerloops1 andtheouterloops2 onthebackofthebagand
overthemountingstrap4 tocreateatriangularsleevethatmatchesyoursissybarand
pad.
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OUTERMOUNTINGSTRAPPROTECTIVECOVER:
If you are not using the mounting strap to create a sleeve to attach your bag to a
sissybar,coverandprotecttheinnermountingstrap1 withtheouterprotectivestrap
2.Routetheadjustmentrodsthroughtheouterprotectivecoverandintotheouter
adjustmentloops3 onthebackofthebag.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the rods are properly inserted into both the upper and lower
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cover.Afterinstallingtherodsandstrap,makesuretherodflap44
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down, securing its hook & loop fasteners.
NOTE:
Make sure the hook & loop fastener side of the protective cover faces out-
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SEAT MOUNTING HARNESS & SECURITY STRAPS:
TheSaddlemen Backrest,Seat &Sissybar Bagis suppliedwith anunder-seat har-
ness-and-strapmountingsystemthatenablesyoutosecurelymountyourbagtoyour
motorcycle.Thissystemwillholdyourbaginplacebetterthanusingstrapsorelastic
cords,alone.
Removetheseatfromyourmotorcycle.Settheleftside6 ofthemountingharnesswith
therightside7 oftheharnessonthetopoftherearfender.
NOTE:
The “UP” side of the harness halves are connected with a D-ring and adjust-
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8. Keep this side up, towards the seat, to prevent damaging the
finish on the fender.
Adjustthewidthoftheconnectedharnesshalvesusingtheadjustingstrap8 andthe
hookand loop fastenerson eachhalf ofthe mounting harness.Set thewidth ofthe
harnesssothefourfemalequickreleasebuckles9 willprotrudejustpasttheedgeof
theseat(afteritisreinstalled).
Reinstalltheseat.
Connectthemale,quickreleaseendsAT ofthesecuritystrapstothefemalebuckles9.
Theotherendsofthefoursecuritystrapsareequippedwithmetal,quick-releasehasps
thatwillconnecttoD-ringsonthebag.
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SEAT MOUNTING HARNESS & SECURITY STRAPS (continued):
SetthebagontotheseatandconnectthemetalhaspendAK ofthesecuritystrapstothe
D-ringsoneachcornerofthebag.Cinchthestrapstotightenthebagtotheseat.Secure
anylooseorextrastrapmaterial.
NOTE:
Connecting four straps to the D-rings on the bag will aid in the stability of the
bag on the seat.
IMPORTANT:
When removing the bag, disconnect the straps from the lower side quick-
release buckles so that the straps are removed along with the bag. Do not
operate the motorcycle if the straps are still in place after removing the bag,
as the straps could interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.
NOTE:
If you plan to use the bag as a backrest, install the bag “backwards” on the
seat so you can attach the supplied back rest pad ALAL
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IMPORTANT:
Make sure the bag does not block or touch the vehicle’s tail light, turn sig-
nals, fender, suspension, wheels, or other components. Do not mount the
bag near hot surfaces, such as the motorcycle’s exhaust. Cut off or secure
anyexcesssecuritystrapmaterialsoitwillnotinterferewiththemotorcycle’s
controls, suspension, wheels or other components. If you choose to cut off
theexcessstrap material,thensealthecutedgeofthestrap bymeltingitwith
tip of a soldering iron. Use caution to avoid damaging the strap during the
sealing process. Keep a cup of water nearby to cool the strap after sealing.
STORAGECOMPARTMENTS&POCKETS:
Your Saddlemen Backrest, Seat & Sissybar Bag has several internal and external
storagecompartmentsthatenableyoutocarryallofyourcargoinasafeandorga-
nizedfashion.
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1Rain cover storage compartment
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2Upperstorage compartment flap(releasebuckles33
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3Two upper storage compartment flap retention buckles
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4Two side storage pockets (expandable, unzip to access)
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5Two side outer elastic mesh pockets (with retention straps)
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6Upper storage pocket (zipper access)
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7Main storage compartment (unzip to access)
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8Organizer pocket (unzip to access)
Not visible:
Inner, padded open-face helmet storage in main compartment
Inner, padded storage sleeve in main compartment
Inner, zipped mesh storage pocket in main compartment
Inner, mesh storage sleeves inside of side storage pockets
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