Lower the passenger seat onto the seat post and push downward to engage the seat grommet to the seat post.Ħ. Position the passenger seat near the fender and push the grab strap through the seat bottom (if equipped).ĥ. Torque the seat bolt to 13 ft-lbs (18 Nm).Ĥ. Thread the seat mount bolt through the seat mount bracket and into the fender. Rotate the rear of the seat downward and position the rear mount seat bracket onto the fender.ģ. Position the seat by inserting the seat mounting tabs from rear to front into the frame.Ģ. Remove the passenger seat post from the front seat bracket (3). Lift the rear of the seat and pull rearward to disengage the front seat from the front frame mount.ġ. Continue to pull up on the seat until the grab strap is pulled completely through the seat.ĥ. Lift the rear of the seat and pull upwards to disengage the seat grommet from the passenger seat post. Locate the seat removal tool (1) attached to the motorcycle undertray.ģ. On models equipped with a passenger seat, remove the rear seat bracket bolt (2), washer, and nylon grommet.Ĥ. Place the motorcycle on a level surface, with the kickstand extended.Ģ. Torque the bolt to 96 in-lbs (10.8 Nm).ġ. Thread the rear bracket bolt and washer through the bracket and nylon grommet. Gently raise the rear bracket and reinstall the nylon grommet. Torque seat bolts to 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm).Ĥ. On each side, thread the seat mount bolt through the seat mount bracket and into the frame.

Do not allow the seat mount brackets to contact the rear fender.ģ. Rotate the rear of the seat downward and position the side mount seat brackets onto the frame. Do not allow the seat mount brackets to contact the rear fender.ġ. Position the seat by inserting the seat mounting tab from rear to front into the mount on top of the frame.Ģ. Lift the rear of the seat and pull it rearward to disengage the front mounting tab of the seat from the frame mount. Using a 6mm Allen socket, remove the rear bracket bolt (2), washer and nylon grommet from the passenger portion of the seat (if equipped). Motorcycles that have a one-piece seat (pictured below) also have a rear bracket bolt that must be removed.Ĥ. Using a 6mm Allen socket, remove the seat mount bolt (1) from each side of the seat.ģ.

Locate the seat mount brackets under the edge of the driver's seat. Indian Vintage, Chieftain, Indian Springfield, Model Year 2020 and Older Chief Modelsġ. Remove the left side cover to access the tool kit.Ģ.

Use the same tips as when carrying passengers to prepare your bike for carrying a load and when riding with a load.This article will explain how to remove and install seats on your Indian Motorcycle. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions or ask for specialist help to make sure you use the equipment correctly. You can buy specialist luggage and load-securing equipment, such as panniers, tank bags, top boxes and luggage racks, at motorbike supplies shops. Look at your motorbike handbook for information about how best to safely carry loads. If you’re going to carry a load on your motorbike, you must make sure that Never allow your passenger to put pressure on you to ride dangerously or show off. If you need to, find a safe place to stop and ask your passenger to sit quietly so you can concentrate on riding safely. It’s important to make sure they do not distract you. While you’re carrying a passenger, you’re responsible for their safety and yours. You’ll need to stay in lower gears for longer too. your acceleration: it’ll take longer for your motorbike to accelerate so allow more time when you’re emerging at junctions.your stopping distance: it’ll take longer to stop so leave a bigger gap when following another vehicle and begin braking earlier.When you move off, take some time to get used to how the motorbike handles. lean to the side to see ahead – this could affect your balance.lean with you while going around corners.hold on to your waist, or use the passenger grab handle if your motorbike has one.wear suitable weatherproof protective clothing.wear a safety helmet, properly fastened.adjusting the headlight aim, if necessary.īefore you start a journey with a passenger, talk to them about what they should and should not do while they’re riding with you, especially if they’ve never done it before.adjusting the preload on the rear shock absorbers.You’ll need to make some adjustments to your motorbike before you carry a passenger: these will be explained in the motorbike handbook. Your motorbike will need to have rear footrests and a proper passenger seat. you have a full motorcycle licence for the category of motorbike you’re riding.you’ve passed your practical motorcycle test.You can only carry a pillion passenger if A pillion passenger sits behind you, the rider, on a motorbike.

Motorcycle with passenger seat