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Well, I fitted a Grasshopper riders backrest to my bike the other day. WOW.........I've never ridden a bike with one before and it is awesome! I actually stopped riding for a couple of years due to back issues. I think this backrest will solve all that! Giddy up!
The only issue I have is that the wife complains she is cramped sitting behind me and won't travel too far on there when the riders backrest is fitted...........Oh well lol
I bought a used 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Limited. The driver backrest was not in place. I will install it, but "how it is removed?", just in case need to.
I bought a used 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Limited. The driver backrest was not in place. I will install it, but "how it is removed?", just in case need to.
If your backrest looks like the one in post #25, it could not be any easier.
The base (which remains hidden under your seat) has a row of three (3) vertical holes. You take the backrest, squeeze together the two (2) posts separated by the spring, insert the posts in a slot in your seat between the driver and passenger and into the base at your desired height and release the posts. Pull up on the backrest to assure that the nubs mated to the holes. For removal, just reverse.
Last edited by sailmotion; Feb 16, 2018 at 11:23 AM.
Thanks for the replys. I think Im gonna try the grasshopper a try. For 90$ if it doesnt work out ,not a big deal. I wanted to have mean city cycles do their magic on my hammock seat along with getting a back rest,but they cant do anything with the hammock,sucks, so Ill give the grasshopper a try
If your backrest looks like the one in post #25, it could not be any easier.
The base (which remains hidden under your seat) has a row of three (3) vertical holes. You take the backrest, squeeze together the two (2) posts separated by the spring, insert the posts in a slot in your seat between the driver and passenger and into the base at your desired height and release the posts. Pull up on the backrest to assure that the nubs mated to the holes. For removal, just reverse.
I have the Harley adjustable backrest on mine and wow what a difference it makes. The wife and I took a 600 mile round trip the last two days and I have learned I will never ride anywhere without it again. I don't know why it took me so long to add one. I'd highly recommend.
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