Tools required: 4mm, 5mm, and 6 mm Allen wrench. If your seat
came with a Driver's Backrest, you might also need a 10mm and
an 11mm socket wrench to assemble the backrest bar.
STOCK SEAT REMOVAL
(A) At the very back of the seat, remove the fender seat bolt with a
5mm Allen wrench.
(B) Carefully pull each of the two upper plastic side covers off the
frame.
(C) Locate the two seat mounting bolts attaching the seat to the
frame. Using your 6mm Allen wrench, remove one seat mounting
bolt from each side.
• Lift up on the rear of the seat, and slide it backwards. Watch the
seat's mounting tabs to make sure you don’t scratch your bike.
NEW SEAT INSTALLATION
Your Saddlemen seat might have a rear fender mounting bracket
that is installed in reverse for shipping. Using a 4mm Allen wrench,
take off this bracket and install it in the correct position (D) for
mounting on your bike.
Under the front of the new seat, there are two male tabs that will
slide under corresponding frame tabs just under the gas tank.
Push down on the front of the seat while moving it forward, making
sure these tabs engage with the frame.
Saddlemen provides a new, protective washer for the rear fender
mounting bracket. Using this new washer under the bracket, screw
your stock seat mounting bolt into the rear fender.
You should no longer need the two side seat bolts.
• Carefully push both side covers back into the frame grommets.
• If your seat came with an adjustable driver's backrest, please see
separate instructions for the Backrest Assembly.
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 installation 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 information. You can count on Saddlemen’s quality, innovation, service and style. If for any reason you are not satis-
fied with the performance of your Saddlemen seat, please contact the Saddlemen support line at (310) 638-1222.
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. After 50 miles (80 kilometers), recheck the seat’s mounting to make sure it is
still secure. Inspect all of your accessories and related hardware before and during each ride. An improperly mounted seat can interfere with
the vehicle’s operation and cause an unsafe riding condition.
CARE OF YOUR SADDLEMEN SEAT: Your seat requires almost no maintenance, other than periodic cleaning with mild soap and water.
I14-07-Series Indian Chief Rev 08-21
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Rear Mounting Bracket - Rotate 180
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