Saddlemen T06-09-0291RS Instruction Manual

DESCRIPTION: Metric Cruiser Seats PART NUMBER: All
Congratulations on choosing a new Saddlemen® seat for your motorcy-
cle! Your new seat is constructed with a heavy-duty plastic or fiberglass
pan that is made to install in the same way as your stock seat. Our dura-
ble rubber bumpers and plated brackets often exceed the strength and
durability of the original seat’s components. In most cases, you simply
remove your stock seat (see your motorcycle's owner's manual) and
replace it with the Saddlemen seat. Seats that require unique mount-
ing will have instruction labels axed to the seat or a supplemental
instruction set will be included. In most cases, your Saddlemen seat will
replace your stock seat directly, and install the very same way. Some
metric motorcycles may use additional mounting points on the side of
the stock seat that are not used with the Saddlemen seat.
Please read these instructions completely before starting installation. All “NOTE” “CAUTION” and “WARNING” notations are serious
safety issues and should be read carefully. Possible injury to riders or damage to the motorcycle and/or accessory may result if improperly
installed.
These instructions contain important information for future reference and should be given to the customer.
Because of the variety of motorcycle configurations, other accessories, and the features and intended use of this Saddlemen seat, there may be dierent
mounting options. You are responsible for the proper installation of this seat on your motorcycle. Your attention to these installation instructions, any addition-
al specific instructions and recommendations will permit the safe and proper use of this seat. You must mount this seat properly and securely before riding
your motorcycle. If you lack the ability to safely and properly install this seat, seek out a qualified motorcycle technician for assistance. During installation,
you may need to 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 seat
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 SEAT.
• The seat must be installed and securely fastened onto the chassis of the motorcycle. Refer to your motorcycle’s Owner’s Manual and/or Service Manual for guidance.
• If you do not understand these instructions DO NOT mount the seat or remove any related components you may have already installed on your motorcycle.
• Thoroughly inspect your motorcycle’s seat before every ride. Do not use this seat if its mounting system has been modified, has deteriorated, loosened or is
beginning to fail.
• Continually check the security of your seat and other accessories at each stop as you ride. Items attached to your motorcycle can loosen during operation,
so be sure to check them frequently.
• Do not use this seat if you have any doubts as to whether it is properly mounted to your motorcycle. You must be sure that the installation of the seat will not
damage your motorcycle’s painted or plated parts. Saddlemen is not responsible if you or your technician mount the seat and it damages your motorcycle for
any reason.
• When using any accessory, do not exceed your vehicle's Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight as listed on your motorcycle or in the manufacturer's owner's manual.
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• If your seat is ever damaged, do not use it until it has been inspected by your local professional motorcycle dealer. You may also need to send your seat to
Saddlemen for inspection or repair. Replace any mounting part immediately if it has sustained damage that will prevent the seat from being properly secured
to your motorcycle.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS SEAT IF:
• You do not understand these installation and use instructions;
• You do not understand any part of the seat’s mounting system;
• You have any doubts as to the security of the seat’s mounting system.
• If you have any concerns or questions, seek help at your qualified motorcycle dealer or call the Saddlemen support line at [phone].
PASSENGER GRAB STRAP: This accessory seat is provided without a passenger grab strap. Carrying a passenger
without a grab strap in place on your motorcycle may be hazardous for the passenger. Grab straps, rear mounted
foot pegs, sissy bars, passenger backrests and trunks aid in making a passenger more secure on the vehicle.
Laws in some jurisdictions require grab straps or other security devices when a passenger is transported. Do not
transport a passenger if they are not secure. Do not disable grab straps or other safety features provided on your
motorcycle and obey all trac laws while riding.
Saddlemen oers a complimentary grab strap for this seat, part no. 15327. Call [phone] for more informa-
tion. Always ride responsibly and take precautions to be sure your passenger is secure and comfortable at all time.
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 seat or any accessory so it will not contact any portion of
the drive train, suspension or steering, or in any way interfere with the operation of your motorcycle.
To avoid injury, install while engine is cold.
1. Remove your original seat, and place it on a table with the bottom side
up, next to your new Saddlemen replacement seat.
In some cases, it MIGHT be necessary to remove mounting hardware and
rubber bumpers from your original seat and reinstall them on your new
seat. If so, our seat base design may dier slightly from your original pan,
using dierent hardware (supplied with this seat) to attach your original
brackets, than that used on your original seat. Because of manufacturing
variances between dierent models and years, it may be necessary to
slightly alter the bolt-hole size on the original brackets with a drill or file to
accommodate the new bolts.
2. If applicable, remove brackets from your original seat and install them
in the corresponding locations on your new seat, using the bolts provided.
Place the new bolts through the brackets and into the threaded riv-nuts in
the new seat base. Repeat until all hardware is transferred.
3. If your Saddlemen seat uses a single fender mounting bracket at the
rear, you may need to remove the two bolts holding it to the seat base, and reinstall the bracket with the tongue in the correct mounting posi-
tion (see illustration).
4. Check all fasteners for tightness, 10 -to- 15 ft/lbs torque is recommended, do not overtighten.
5. If applicable, remove rubber bumpers from your original seat and move them to your new Saddlemen seat. In some instances, we have al-
ready installed bumpers that are needed, but some models require the special specific bumpers from your original seat for proper tolerance
and fit. The stock bumpers are easily removed by twisting and pulling at the same time. Reinstallation may require drilling a hole of the same
diameter as the original into the new seat pan. For bumper removal or installation, use either soapy water or silicone spray as a lubricant.
6. Install the new seat on the motorcycle. Check to make sure the seat fits properly. The new seat will be firmer than the original seat and
will break-in over time to provide greater comfort (usually several hundred miles of riding is required). During the break-in, the seat will also
settle in, or lower, about ½ to one inch. Older seats may seem substantially lower because of the worn-out, compressed foam that may have
deteriorated with time.
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A REAR TAB FENDER PROTECTOR WASHER IS SUPPLIED with seats that mount with a rear tab. Use this washer between the rear seat
tab and your bike's fender to protect the paint. For additional protection, use a Saddlemen Adhesive Fender Washer (PN: 8901) and a
Saddlemen part number Protective Tape Kit (PN: 4320-0807) which further protects paint from abrasion damage from a seat, and is also
useful when mounting other accessories such as tank bags or saddlebags. NOTE: It is not considered abnormal for your new Saddlemen
seat to touch the motorcycle’s chassis in certain places (just like your original seat). Due to the natural variance of your vehicle and your
new Saddlemen seat, you should always check to see if portions of the seat are touching painted or finished surfaces on your motorcycle. If
the test fitting of your seat indicates an area where the seat is touching a sensitive surface, you can protect that area by using the film from
the Saddlemen Protective Tape Kit (PN: 4320-0807). This kit can help protect these areas from abrasion damage from a seat. Some seat
designs vary from the original seat, and may have a Protective Tape kit supplied with these seat models. This will be noted on a decal applied
to the seat’s pan.
It is your responsibility to make sure the seat installation does not create an unsafe or illegal situation. Remember that this seat is a custom
accessory. It is your responsibility to check the installation to determine if it will be safe for you to operate the motorcycle and to properly
and safely carry a passenger (this includes reinstalling the passenger grab strap or installing a suitable replacement). You must also ensure
that the installation does not damage your vehicle in any way.
Failure to install the accessory seat, any seat cover, or passenger grab straps properly may allow portions of the seats or related materials to
slip, or contact the vehicle’s moving parts or exhaust system. It is vital that you verify that the seats and any related parts will not touch, or
interfere with other components of your motorcycle throughout the vehicle’s entire range of motion.
After 50 miles (80 kilometers) of riding, verify that the seat components and mounting are still tight and secure. It is your responsibility to
make sure that any accessory installation does not create an unsafe or illegal situation. An improperly mounted seat can interfere with the
vehicle’s operation and cause an unsafe riding condition.
SADDLEMEN LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Saddlemen warrants its products for defects in materials, design or workmanship for a period of one year after
retail purchase. Items that are defective will be repaired or replaced by Saddlemen at its sole discretion. Damage caused by improper use or improper instal-
lation is not a defect; therefore repair, replacement or shipping of a damaged accessory will not be covered under this warranty. This limited warranty contains
other provisions and conditions, so please refer to the Warranty Policy that was provided with your seat or visit www.saddlemen.com for additional informa-
tion. You can count on Saddlemen’s quality, innovation, service and style. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the performance of your Saddlemen seat,
please contact the Saddlemen support line at [phone].
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