Sargent EM-5 BACKREST Installation Manual

BMW K 1600 GT/GTL (BR-2105) EM-5 DRIVER’S BACKREST INSTALLATION GUIDE

EM-5 BACKREST

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

IMPORTANT!

Read ALL instructions thoroughly prior to installation and use.

IMPORTANT!

Periodically inspect all bolts, connection points, and Support Block Hardware verifying that all
connections remain secure and there are no signs of damage or wear. If problems are noted,
discontinue use and contact the manufacturer.

WARNING!

This backrest system has been tested at pressures far greater than what might be typically associated
with rapid acceleration or general use; however, for added safety, the driver and/or passenger should
maintain a firm hold of handlebars, grab handles or driver. In addition, the driver should always signal
the passenger before rapid accelerating.

Limitation of Liability / Disclaimer:

Motorcycling is a dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. Please be advised that
this product has NOT been tested under every conceivable condition. While every effort has been
made to design a sturdy and reliable product, numerous unpredictable conditions and/or variables
could occur during its use, resulting in possible property damage, personal injury or death. By
proceeding with the installation, the purchaser acknowledges that these inherent dangers and
unpredictable conditions exist. Furthermore, the purchaser understands that Mark One Industries Inc. /
D.B.A. Sargent Cycle Products North America shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental,
special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. If the purchaser does not agree to all terms of this limitation of
liability/disclaimer, the product may be returned to Sargent Cycle Products North America in its original
packaging (within 30 days) for a full refund of the purchase price (excluding shipping and handling).

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BMW K 1600 GT/GTL (BR-2105) EM-5 DRIVER’S BACKREST INSTALLATION GUIDE

BMW K 1600 GT / GTL

SARGENT DRIVER’S BACKREST

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Tools Required

6 mm stubby allen wrench, included with installation kit
5 mm allen wrench

INSTALL THE BACKREST SUPPORT BLOCK

Turn the rear seat upside down and place on a soft surface. Insert the Backrest
Support Block as shown. Line up the bolt holes and install the 4 bolts. Helpful
Hint: Do not tighten bolts until all are well started. Using the 6 mm stubby allen
wrench provided, secure the Support Block to the seat. Tighten until snug.

NOTE: In some cases, the Support Block may have been pre-installed at the
factory. The support block is designed to be a permanent one-time installation.

Once installed, the backrest unit can be quickly slipped in and out without seat
removal.

Turn the seat right-side-up. Open the Rubber Cap covering the slot on the top
of the seat and slide the EM-5 Support Shaft into the slot. Guide it gently down
and into the Support Block below. The shaft is seated when it clicks into place.

IMPORTANT: The two detents must be on the bottom and facing forward as
shown.

Support Block

Rubber Cap

EM-5
Support
Shaft

SARGENT ERGOMAX EM-5 FIVE WAY ADJUSTABLE BACKREST

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE

To install the EM-5 Backrest Assembly onto the Support Shaft, loosen the two
knobs of the Main Control Unit and slide onto the Support Shaft. Tighten
the knobs until snug. To adjust motions 1-3, loosen the two rubber
knobs just enough to freely make adjustments. Tighten the rubber
knobs securely to lock all positions. Swivel motion 4 is automatic

and continuous. Motion 5 is affected by removing fasteners “A”

to raise or lower pad on Swivel Mount using alternate holes (5
mm allen wrench).

! Be sure that knobs are tight before each use.

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! When not using the backrest, always remove both the EM-5



backrest assembly and the support shaft assembly from the
seat.

! READ other important warnings above before use.



! Always be sure that at least ¼ inch (12 mm) of



support shaft is exposed at the top, above the main
adjuster unit.

! Only make adjustments to the backrest main



control unit while the motorcycle is at a
stop and motor turned off. Never attempt
to make adjustments while riding.

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Swivel

Mount

Main

Control

Unit



A

U-Bar

Support
Shaft



Detents

Check U-Bar
Upholstery
Clearance

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