I think I need a backrest on my 2012 Heritage Softail like I have had on other bikes in the past. Any recommendations? I like the Mustang seats, however the Mustang rider seats with the backrest were very uncomfortable if I rode them without the backrest in the rider seat....At least on the Yamaha Road Stars that I have had. Felt like my backside was up against a metal bar in the seat. I see that Ebay has some rider backrests that fit the stock seat, however most of them are not adjustable. Anyone have any one of those or a Mustang seat with the rider backrest? Are you happy and comfortable with them? I am 6'2" tall and need some more back support.
Need ideas please if y'all would be so kind
Thanks a lot!
Phil

 

Check out Ultimate seats, I have one with the removable/adjustable backrest but I never take it off.

 

Try the forum "Search" function.
You'll find many opinions as this subject has been theaded on many, many times.

 

I had the Mustang on my last three bikes. I preferred the narrower sport model as I'm a shorter person. I tried most everything on the market and always went back to the Mustang. The only time I ever removed the backrest was when packing double.

 

Love the Mustang vintage solo; had these on my last 3 bikes and don't think I will ever change to anything else; great for long rides (500mls + / day...)

 

Thanks everyone!


Bluraven....Thanks for the idea, however I did try the search and most of what I found came back to the touring models. I did try though


Tinker55....Thanks! Another vote for Mustang seats




Jneubig....Thanks, however I am a tall person. Hate short stairways!




Uklauren....Will check them out and thanks as well

 

+1 for Ultimate.

 

Thanks Mr. Softy. Sounds like the Ultimate is a great seat!


However for now, being one to try and save money.....see I did say try.....since I am still not working currently, I bought a Grasshopper Rider Backrest off Ebay. For $79.00 it doesn't hurt too bad and later I can get an Ultimate or Mustang when I am among the working class again.


Here is the $79.00 one I bought:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-07-UP...Lf0eBw&vxp=mtr


I got it without studs. Hopefully it will work


Here is the video from Youtube that shows a guy installing one (and drinking moonshine...LOL!!!)






What do y'all think? Did I make a good purchase?


Thanks,
Phil

 

Hell yeh for $79

You could sell it again later for more.

 

Have the grasshopper and love it.....u will too.