Rider Backrest
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,926
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From: ohio
Not a fan of the HD backrest. IMHO, it's big, bulky and not the easiest thing to use. On the other hand, I love the Mustang backrest. Super easy to remove, it's sleek, slim, very well made and looks cleaner. It's also adjustable, not by cable and lever however. YMMV
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Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 606
Likes: 7
From: Southern Ontario
Riders backrest has always been one of my first "add ons". Can't offer a comment about the HD ones, as I usually switch out to a Corbin seat with a riders backrest. Either way, for me, a riders backrest is a must have. 
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: New York
I have the non-adjustable, removal HD backrest. For some inexplicable reason, my wife prefers riding with it. I can take it or leave it. However, we've arrived at a compromise - if our ride is expected to exceed 2-3 hours total, I attach the backrest.
It's claimed above that the adjustable is only $50 more then the non-adjustable. This may be correct, unless you factor in installation. The non-adjustable backrest is so easy to install any jackass (a/k/a - me) can install it. I'm not saying most owners on this site are not sufficiently qualified to install the adjustable backrest, but if you're not, factor in that cost also.
It's claimed above that the adjustable is only $50 more then the non-adjustable. This may be correct, unless you factor in installation. The non-adjustable backrest is so easy to install any jackass (a/k/a - me) can install it. I'm not saying most owners on this site are not sufficiently qualified to install the adjustable backrest, but if you're not, factor in that cost also.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 101
From: Portland, OR
the Mustang is my favorite. I've had both of the HD ones.
Mustang matches the stock seat perfectly, isn't as bulky & is just as comfortable. I think it looks a lot better than the HD one.
Mustang matches the stock seat perfectly, isn't as bulky & is just as comfortable. I think it looks a lot better than the HD one.
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,440
Likes: 1,639
From: Wisconsin
Harley sells two "adjustable" Back Rests. The fancy one has a cable operated lever that allows adjustment. The one without the cable is also adjustable, but requires manually changing the mounting points and/or the Back Rest Pad itself. I have used, and presently use, the less expensive version. I love it. I can see no real advantage to the more expensive version.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 564
Likes: 9
From: Texas gulf coast
Another vote for the cable adjustable. Took about 15 minutes longer to install than the cheaper model on the Ultra Classic. For me, it is much better due to being able to adjust while riding. On 14 to 16 hour days it pays for itself.