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Old May 18, 2015 | 02:57 PM
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I've been searching the forum for a while now, and I can't seem to find the right info.
Would love to see some options for a backrest on my street bob (2007) with a stock solo seat.
Some threads have info, but I can' t open the pics.
Don't want no mustang or corbin, or other brand saddle.
Just a nice backrest (homemade) for my bob.
All info and feedback is very welcome.
Thanks guys
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 03:00 PM
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Look for Mustang Solo seat with back rest - saddlemen also do nice driver back rest seats

I have ordered renegade solo seat for my bike

http://www.saddlemen.com/renegade-he...arley-davidson


 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 03:25 PM
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Thanks for your input, but I rather not get into aftermarket saddles.
I prefer getting a backrest or some sort of homemade sissy bar.
There are some guys on the forum that know what I'm searching for, so please share your expertise and or insights.
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 10:40 PM
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Haven't found anything other than aftermarket seats. It appears you could hook something to the shock mounts, similar to a cricket, and attach a driver's pad there.
 
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Old May 19, 2015 | 01:56 PM
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thanks for the input.
What exactly do you mean like a "cricket" ?
 
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Old May 19, 2015 | 02:48 PM
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Maybe this is what you are looking for http://www.customcruisers.com/Custom...uk/p10320.html
 
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Old May 19, 2015 | 11:44 PM
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Hi Handsome, yeah I did find these backrests overhere.
Only for 2009 and up, at least that's what the seller told me, not for a 2007 bob.
Thanks for the info.
I'll keep looking😊
 
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Old May 19, 2015 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by frellboy
thanks for the input.
What exactly do you mean like a "cricket" ?
Cannot find them but they used to make backrests that attached to the fender. Must be out of business our I have the name wrong.

Edited found them. Grasshopper, not cricket. Doh.
 

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Old May 19, 2015 | 11:50 PM
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Cannot find them but they used to make backrests that attached to the fender. Must be out of business our I have the name wrong.
No problem, I'm not giving up yet.
 
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Old May 20, 2015 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by frellboy
No problem, I'm not giving up yet.
I found one company,utopia, and they make one that looks similar to the touring models. Requires cutting the seat though.

http://www.utpr.com/backrest.html

The company just was thinking of was grasshopper, but they don't have anything for dynas.
 
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