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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 (310) 638-1222.
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 if it will in any way interfere with the operation of your motorcycle.
NOTE: 2014 and later H-D Touring models may require removal of two metal frame bumpers, located on either side of the battery.
1. Looking at the underside of your Dominator Solo seat, locate the two mounting brackets, installed on the bottom rear of the seat pan (Fig. A). In
the front of the pan is a slot that will slide over a frame tab.
2. Locate the frame tab under the bike's gas tank, and slide the new seat forward, engaging the tab.
3. Your Harley touring bike will have two threaded studs coming up from the bike's
rear fender (Fig C). You must remove the nuts from each of these studs, prior to
installing your new Saddlemen seat over the studs.
4. When the seat is in position, lift up on the rear foam portion of the seat (Fig. B)
and find the two threaded studs. Make sure the seat's two rear brackets are on the
protruding studs. Two new flange nuts are included with your seat; screw these
down onto the studs. 10 -to- 15 ft/lbs torque is recommended, do not overtighten.
5. You're finished! The Dominator Solo was designed to hide the mounting hard-
ware for a smooth, clean look.
INSTALLING A PASSENGER PILLION (optional)
Dominator passenger pillion seats will have two slotted brackets at the front of the
pillion, that will slide into the two flange nuts holding on the front solo seat. With
those two brackets in place, the rear single mounting tab can be installed into the
original seat mounting point in the rear fender.
For additional paint protection, use a Saddlemen Adhesive Fender Washer (PN: 8901) and a Saddlemen 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 pro-
tect that area by using the Saddlemen Protective Tape Kit.
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 acces-
sory. 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.
IS-11-400421 (10-21)
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