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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 01:33 PM
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all right all, looking for what most seem to think is the best back rest option for a Lowrider S. obviously black, prefer Mid-height quick release. this is simply for the few slightly longer riders with a passenger and then mainly a bag for the solo runs.

it appears the Harley low and mid seem unavailable in most cases...and since they are chinese made anyway, i figured any likes or dis-likes of one from amazon would be welcomed to know. i see many choices, some with holdfasts, some with a rear luggage shelf (maybe not a bad option)...

so post up, shoot a link or give me your feedback...looking to grab something soon.
 
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Grasshopper!
 
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just to be clear, i am looking for opinions related to a PASS BACK REST. not one for myself, i was originally thinking low height. But, it should offer some comfort, so a mid height seems better, and then would allow a bag when riding solo.

i was going to grab a quick purchase from Amazon, and curious if anyone else has done the same. Any good options, better options...overall quality of product.
 
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Harley's back rest suck, the mounting is not stable, those 2 half clamps are a joke.
 
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Read your post quickly, sorry about that. I went with top hand ventures out of Texas. Great quality! As for u t-bag go fk your self!
 

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Originally Posted by natural gasser
Harley's back rest suck, the mounting is not stable, those 2 half clamps are a joke.
After losing one pad because of those inadequate half clamps, I drilled through them into the sissy bar and tapped them (10-32), red loctite, then painted the screw heads black. Hopefully this works.

 

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