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Jan 28, 2013 | 08:43 AM

chevsilver33

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Drivers backrest

Anybody put a drivers backrest on a HD sundowner touring seat that isn't made for one ?

Jan 30, 2013 | 04:10 AM

PKellyMc

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From: PacNW; Beacon of Conservatism in a Sea of Liberals.......AZ Snowbird; Just another Conservative

Got the adjustable backrest for the Sundowner on the RKC. I never use it, but my #4 brother loved it when did our '10 ride to/thru the SW.

Feb 1, 2013 | 07:57 AM

chevsilver33

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Sounds good ! I think it would be great for all day rides. Did you get the seat with backrest capabilities or did you have to cut a hole and mount it yourself ?

Feb 1, 2013 | 05:40 PM

PKellyMc

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My RK Sundowner came already slotted for the backrest (fixed or adj.), same as the stock seat. I also have Sundowner and HD Touring seats for the Dyna that do not come slotted. The Sundowner & Touring seats (RK/Dyna) are both fairly deeply bucketed; not so deep that you get lumbar support, but enough that I don't feel the need for any. I consider either one an "all-day" seat, and I've done several 4000+ road trips with a few 500-600 mile days.