Rider Backrest
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 79
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From: North Carolina
Just put the HD adjustable backrest on my 2003 Road King Classic yesterday. A friend gave me his from a 2010 Electra Glide that he said he would never use. I couldn't figure out where the cable control end bracket attached to the bike! I had found some HD instructions online but they gave no clear cable end attachment location. Found another HD instruction online yesterday & it clearly showed where to attach the control flip switch under the engine heat deflector. Anyway, tried it out after install... & what a difference! Made the ride enjoyable, even in 40 degree weather here yesterday! After changing the handlebars out with HD tallboys a couple weeks ago, the seat was my next focus. The new handlebars & backrest really have made a difference. It's a keeper!
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 211
Likes: 35
From: Ventura County, Ca.
Don't wait, it will be the best investment you've made for your back. I love mine, I will never remove it. It makes riding much more pleasurable. It will keep you from slouching and giving you more time in the saddle. Good Luck!
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,060
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I tried the adjustable backrest for a year. The adjustable part to me was of no use. All it did was press to far into my lower back. When I installed the CVO hammock heated seat, the adjustable backrest pressed into the leather of the seat and I'm sure in short time it would have worn a hole in the leather. That's why the CVO bikes don't have the adjustable backrest. So I installed the regular backrest and it works great for me.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 439
Likes: 8
From: Japan
Exactly. Do not overlook this backrest.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 125
Likes: 2
From: California
I did the adjustable,seen that it's taller than the stationary one just wondering if it's going to affect the seat in anyway (i.e.) premature wear etc. they did give a leather strip with the install but instructions were very vague
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Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 7,709
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From: New York
Harley instructions - "vague"? Nooooo! I'm not a conspiracy theorist; however, I'm convinced Harley instructions are intentionally miserable, compelling anyone but the most experienced to give up doing their own installations and paying dealer prices for most installations.
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,440
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From: Wisconsin
Just put the HD adjustable backrest on my 2003 Road King Classic yesterday. A friend gave me his from a 2010 Electra Glide that he said he would never use. I couldn't figure out where the cable control end bracket attached to the bike! I had found some HD instructions online but they gave no clear cable end attachment location. Found another HD instruction online yesterday & it clearly showed where to attach the control flip switch under the engine heat deflector. Anyway, tried it out after install... & what a difference! Made the ride enjoyable, even in 40 degree weather here yesterday! After changing the handlebars out with HD tallboys a couple weeks ago, the seat was my next focus. The new handlebars & backrest really have made a difference. It's a keeper!
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 7,682
Likes: 8,414
From: Utah
Just put the HD adjustable backrest on my 2003 Road King Classic yesterday. A friend gave me his from a 2010 Electra Glide that he said he would never use. I couldn't figure out where the cable control end bracket attached to the bike! I had found some HD instructions online but they gave no clear cable end attachment location. Found another HD instruction online yesterday & it clearly showed where to attach the control flip switch under the engine heat deflector. Anyway, tried it out after install... & what a difference! Made the ride enjoyable, even in 40 degree weather here yesterday! After changing the handlebars out with HD tallboys a couple weeks ago, the seat was my next focus. The new handlebars & backrest really have made a difference. It's a keeper!
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From: P.E.I. Canada
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