Folks, I would like to ask the group to weigh in on a couple of questions that I have regarding a rider's backrest. I do not have one currently, but would like to add a backrest. Before I do, I have a couple of questions that your collective knowledge and experience can help with.

I have a 2012 Street Glide, and normally ride solo, but do a bit of two-up riding, so I have both a Corbin Gunfighter saddle, which has a nice, low-profile look, and a Harley Hammock (obviously for 2 up riding). I would like to know if anyone has experience with the following:

1) If I install the HD Adjustable Rider Backrest (part # 52596-09A) to use with the HD seat, will that preclude me from using the Corbin seat?

2) For anyone who has the Corbin Gunfighter saddle and a backrest, do you have experience or thoughts on which Corbin backrest works and looks best with the Gunfighter seat. There is a specific Gunfighter backrest that measures 8" by 8", and there is a standard size backrest measuring 11" w by 9" h. They will both fit my Corbin saddle.

Any thoughts or considerations will be appreciated. Thanks for your input and wisdom.

 

Ed,

My favorite is the backrest from Bitchn Stitchn in Lakewood CO. (http://www.bsseats.com/index.php) I was having my seat reworked and got their backrest. it's awesome, fully adjustable to fit the bike and I can adjust the tilt to my liking. The base is made locally and is heavy duty. They make 4 different shapes of backrests too. They don't tilt forward but my wife has never complained.

I had this on my 10 ultra classic and kept it when I bought my 14 ultra limited. I switch between the touring seat when two up and a SG seat when riding solo. No changes to the bracket. I believe it would fit fine under your Corbin seat but you can call and ask them about your setup. Their website says it fits most aftermarket seats.

They have a half moon shaped backrest that would look really cool with that Gunslinger seat. you could have two backrests that use the same base depending on which seat you're using.

I'm trying to upload some pics of my setup.

Good Luck.

 

Moon, thanks. I'll check these guys out.