I am going on a road trip soon and am looking to buy a mustang solo....the price on their website goes from $219-$479 (if you add a back rest)...does anyone have an opinion on whether the backrest is worth an extra $260....and it seems that if you want the backrest, they do not offer it for the 13.5" solo.....getting the back rest is only offered on the 16.5" solo. I'm not sure if that will be too wide for my 2000 superglide.....Thanks for your opinions in advance!!! link to seat http://mustangseats.com/cart/index.p...roducts_id=397

 

Personally I prefer 2up with a live backrest.
Seriously, for an old guy like me it might be a good idea, but I have never tried one. Look forward to hearing more though.

 

I got the mustang vintage wide with the backrest but I haven't been able to try it out due to the weather but it feels comfortable sitting on it in the garage. I know it'll be worth it in the long run.

BTW, check out ebay. It got mine brand new from a dealer for $377 shipped.

 

I use a roll bag as a back rest on my Mustang fast back seat.
CC Seats makes some nice seats and will add a backrest for additional cost.
http://www.ccseats.com/dyna.htm

 

I had originally thought that i would use a rolled up sleeping bag strapped to my sissy bar as a back rest but an actual back rest might be better...lol....I plan on sleepin under the stars with just a camp fire and my sleeping bag next to my bike....easy rider style for my first road trip!!! as long as the camp ground has power and wireless for my laptop

 

Love it, never ride without it. Couldn't think of not having it. Lifesaver on long trips. And I'm 25.

 

Johnny,
A good water proof stuff sack strapped on the sissy bar should work. As long as it makes contact with the mid section of your back.
I used a Bevy one man tent on my last trip. Good luck on your trip.
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=608062

 

i might pull the trigger on this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...Q5fAccessories

 

I sure like mine. I don't use it around town but put it on for longer rides. Very comfortable when I put my feet on the highway pegs, lean back and enjoy the ride.

 

That's a excellent price if you have a '96-'03 Dyna.

I never thought a back rest on my solo Mustang made much of a difference until I went off riding locally with it removed. I sure did miss that lower back comfort. Its, (backrest) now on all the time for all my rides:-)