ROAD ZEPPELIN SEAT - Harley
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1. 5 Remove seat following the instructions in the service manual 6 If equipped remove fender trim strips a Cover the tip of a regular screwdriver with a piece of tape to protect chrome and painted surfaces b See Figure 1 Insert the tip of the screw driver between the chrome bezel and the rubber trim strip c Pry up the bezel enough to get a hold of it then pull it up and away from the rubber trim strip d Starting at either end peel the rubber trim strip away from the fender e Clean any remaining adhesive off of the fender using an approximately 1 1 solution of distilled water and isopropyl alcohol 1 of 4 is07046 Figure 1 Remove Fender Trim Strip is06068 Stock screw Stock lockwasher Grab Strap Bracket 2009 Later Models 2009 Later Models Bracket 2008 Earlier Models 2008 Earlier Models NOaOPeonna Figure 2 Grab Strap and Saddlebag Front Mounting Bracket isO5860 jee 6 1 2008 mounting hole 2 2009 mounting hole 3 2008 and 2009 mounting hole Figure 3 Grabstrap for Kit 53051 09 INSTALLATION 1 See Figure 4 Remove rubber plug from accessory con nector 1 located under seat Plug the seat electrical connector into the accessory connector The connectors should lock together with an audible click J04456 2 Position the seat on the frame Make sure the electrical harness and connector are not pinched between the se2. The rider s safety depends upon the correct installation of this kit Use the appropriate service manual procedures If the procedure is not within your capabilities or you do not have the correct tools have a Harley Davidson dealer perform the installation Improper installation of this kit could result in death or serious injury 00333a NOTE This instruction sheet references service manual information A service manual for your model motorcycle is required for this installation and is available from a Harley Davidson Dealer J04456 Kit Contents NOTICE There are no serviceable parts inside the unit leave all servicing to qualified service personnel Disassembly of the unit could result in equipment damage and or equip ment malfunction 00172a e Disassembly of the seat will void the manufacturer s warranty See Figure 8 and Table 1 REMOVAL WARNING To prevent accidental vehicle start up which could cause death or serious injury remove main fuse before pro ceeding 00251b 1 Remove main fuse following the instructions in the service manual NOTE Cover the painted surfaces with protective material to prevent scratches or other damage 2 Remove the left and right side saddlebags following the instructions in the owner s manual 3 See Figure 2 Remove the screw 1 and lockwashers 2 securing the grab strap 3 to the bracket 4 or 6 Save the hardware for installation 4 Remove the grab strap
3. at and frame 3 Install the seat following the instructions in the service manual WARNING After installing seat pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position While riding a loose seat can shift causing loss of control which could result in death or serious injury 00070b 4 Install seat mounting screw and tighten securely If Tour Pak was loosened tighten screws 5 See Figure 3 Install the grab strap behind the saddlebag mounting bracket 4 using the holes shown 6 Tighten stock screws to 15 20 ft lbs 20 27 Nm 7 Install main fuse is05968 1 Figure 4 Accessory Connector Location Under Seat OPERATION The seat will operate with the ignition switch ON or in the ACCESSORY position For vehicles with a fairing verify the accessory switch in the fairing is ON At start up the com pressor may operate briefly Press the raised surface of each button to inflate the chambers The flat side of the button deflates the chambers Rider Thigh Zone See Figure 5 The first button on the seat control panel inflates and deflates the thigh chambers 2 of 4 isO5969 Figure 5 Rider Thigh Control Rider Lower Back Zone See Figure 6 The second button on the seat control panel inflates and deflates the lower back chambers Passenger Thigh Zone See Figure 7 The third button on the seat control panel inflates and deflates the pass
4. cMOTOR HARLEY DAVIDSON WY J04456 INSTRUCTIONS REV 2011 06 30 ROAD ZEPPELIN SEAT GENERAL Kit Number 51072 09 Models For model fitment information see the P amp A Retail Catalog or the Parts and Accessories section of www harley davidson com English only Additional Parts Required NOTICE It is possible to overload your vehicle s charging system by adding too many electrical accessories If the combined electrical accessories operating at any one time consume more electrical current than the vehicle s charging system can produce the electrical consumption can discharge the battery and cause damage to the vehicle s electrical system See an authorized Harley Davidson dealer for advice about the amount of current consumed by addi tional electrical accessories or for necessary wiring changes 00211c WARNING When installing any electrical accessory be certain not to exceed the maximum amperage rating of the fuse or circuit breaker protecting the affected circuit being modi fied Exceeding the maximum amperage can lead to elec trical failures which could result in death or serious injury 00310a This Road Zeppelin Seat kit requires up to 6 0 amps additional current from the electrical system Separate purchase of an accessory Y Connector 70264 94 if additional accessories are to be connected to the accessory circuit connector See a Harley Davidson dealer for more information WARNING
5. enger chambers Riding Recommendations WARNING Do not adjust seat while riding Adjusting seat while riding can distract the rider and lead to loss of control which could result in death or serious injury 00598c Before you ride e Deflate all chambers completely e Adjust the thigh chamber to press firmly but comfortably against you e Adjust the lower back chamber to press comfortably against you City Riding When riding requires frequent stops it may be more comfortable to keep the thigh chamber only slightly filled or empty Touring Adjust the thigh chamber to apply firm but comfortable pressure lf desired adjust the lower back chambers while your feet are in a touring position On long rides it may be desired to adjust the seat at every rest stop to change position This will improve the blood circulation resulting in less fatigue and improved long distance comfort J04456 Passenger Comfort While seated but not moving e Practice finding the switches without looking for the but tons e Deflate all the chambers completely e Adjust the thigh chamber to press firmly but comfortably against you Troubleshooting e If the compressor continues to run without pressing the inflation buttons disconnect power to the seat immediately e Ifthe seat does not inflate either the rider or the passenger areas when the inflation buttons are pressed check all electrical connections If any of these condit
6. ions persist disconnect the seat electrical power and return to the dealer for further investigation is05970 Figure 6 Rider Tailbone Zone 3 of 4 is05972 SERVICE PARTS co is05975 Figure 8 Service Parts Road Zeppelin Seat Table 1 Service Parts Item Description Part Number Quantity 1 Seat Not Sold Separately Figure 7 Passenger Thigh Zone 2 Grabstrap 51051 09 J04456 4of4
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