Installing the Saddle Seat Mount Kit (Sportster '10-): Assembling the Base Plate and Collars
Installation steps for the Saddle Seat Mount Kit for the Sportster ('10-). Twelve chapters walk you through removing the stock seat, fitting the base plate, assembling the washers and collars, and securing the saddle seat.
- Installing the base plate without pinching the wiring
- When to use the 15mm and 9mm collars and the 1mm and 3mm washers
- Fitting the seat brackets and securing the saddle seat
The Saddle Seat Mount Kit is a base plate and bracket kit for fitting a saddle seat to the Sportster ('10-). The Sportster kit for the GOODSEAT "SADDLE" installs with the same steps.
This page follows the chapter order of the original manual, from removing the stock seat to securing the base plate and assembling the saddle seat.
01 Removing the stock seat and preparing the base plate
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Chapter.01 Remove the screw at the rear of the seat and take off the seat.
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Chapter.02 Remove the three bolts circled in red in the photo.
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Chapter.03 Fit the 15mm collar (included) onto the back of the M6 bolt with 1mm washer (included) that goes into the base plate.
02 Installing the base plate
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Chapter.04 Install the base plate.
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Chapter.05 Sandwich the 3mm washers (included) between the base plate and the fender, and secure with bolts and nuts.
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Chapter.06 Tighten the three bolts (nuts) with a tool.
When installing the base plate, be careful not to pinch any wiring with the collars. After tightening, check again that no wiring is pinched.
03 Assembling and securing the saddle seat
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Chapter.07 Fit the included 3mm washer onto the bolt (front) on the underside of the seat.
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Chapter.08 Fit the seat bracket and secure it with the included flange nut.
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Chapter.09 Secure the saddle seat, with the seat bracket fitted, to the frame.
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Chapter.10 Tighten the bolt inserted through the seat bracket with a tool to secure it.
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Chapter.11 Fit the included 9mm collar onto the bolt at the rear of the seat.
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Chapter.12 With the collar in place, insert the bolt into the base plate and secure it with a flange nut.
Always check that all fasteners are tight before use. If you notice anything unusual during use, stop using it immediately and inspect it. If you are unsure about the installation, be sure to have it done by someone experienced or by a custom shop. For any questions, please reach us through our contact form.
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