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Feb 27, 2018 | 09:51 PM

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pipeman1978

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The Mustang Wide Touring Vintage Solo with Backrest is a really comfortable seat. A heck of a lot more comfortable than the FatBoy seat that was on my Heritage.

Would love a back rest but my back problems so me from lifting my leg that high to clear it.

Feb 28, 2018 | 06:39 AM

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Would love a back rest but my back problems so me from lifting my leg that high to clear it.

Have you tried stepping on the footboard first before swinging your leg over?

Feb 28, 2018 | 08:32 AM

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Honestly I was afraid to. I'm worried the kickstand will give or something along those lines.

Feb 28, 2018 | 08:41 AM

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Honestly I was afraid to. I'm worried the kickstand will give or something along those lines.

I've known some pretty big dudes that mounted that way because of bad knees.

Feb 28, 2018 | 08:57 AM

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I have seen some back rests with a hinge so it tilts forward.

Feb 28, 2018 | 09:23 AM

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Honestly I was afraid to. I'm worried the kickstand will give or something along those lines.

You shouldn't have any worries, that stand is made of stern stuff! When I bought my first Harley my dealer was very old school and would use two auto trolley jacks to lift a Glide, while it leant on its jiffy! More recently a member of HDF went on a factory visit and saw them being forged - said he would never have any doubts about them being strong enough, ever again! Mrs B gets onto our Glide before I do, using the jiffy and the footboards.

Feb 28, 2018 | 01:03 PM

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Well thanks, l will give it a try when she gets back from the Indy. Getting it ported polished, cam, and redo whole top end. Then I'm getting new shocks, fork springs, seat, then maybe new bags. Oh and a Fatboy rim so I don't throw anymore spokes in the rear. Thanks for the advise.

Feb 28, 2018 | 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pipeman1978

Would love a back rest but my back problems so me from lifting my leg that high to clear it.

The back rest is hinged to fold forward, so you can lay it down, swing your leg over, flip it back up and then sit down. They also have the Mustang Touring Vintage Recessed Rear Seat so your wife can be comfy too.