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Old Jun 26, 2015 | 08:58 PM
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I have been looking all over the web at drivers backrests. Got the non adjustable HD one at crossroads Harley in north Wilkesboro today. gave 262$ for it. Do you guys think that's an ok deal. Took a quick ride today after doing my 30,000 mile service. Looks like it will be the ticket for my aching back. Very sturdy not flimsy at all. Now for some highway foot pegs. Looking at the longhorn Kuryakyns. Anybody like these?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2015 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Dirt 14
I have been looking all over the web at drivers backrests. Got the non adjustable HD one at crossroads Harley in north Wilkesboro today. gave 262$ for it. Do you guys think that's an ok deal. Took a quick ride today after doing my 30,000 mile service. Looks like it will be the ticket for my aching back. Very sturdy not flimsy at all. Now for some highway foot pegs. Looking at the longhorn Kuryakyns. Anybody like these?
If your back feels better, sounds like a deal to me! I pretty much hate everything Kuryakyn. JMO.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2015 | 09:51 PM
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I use a Biker's Friend for my back support, works great. However, I think the seat back rest would look a bit nicer than my Beer Keg
 
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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 04:58 AM
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I use a Biker's Friend for my back support, works great. However, I think the seat back rest would look a bit nicer than my Beer Keg
Haha! I hear ya man!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2015 | 06:52 PM
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Sounds like the one I got from the classifieds here. I like it. I noticed that it decreased my slouch enough to change my optimum windshield height by about 2".
 
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Old Jul 6, 2015 | 06:59 PM
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My wife's rack is much better than my HD adjustable backrest.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2015 | 07:14 PM
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Absolutely love my HD drivers back rest. Makes a huge difference especially after 4 back surgeries!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2015 | 09:43 PM
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My wife's rack is much better than my HD adjustable backrest.

Pics or it didn't happen.
 
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So where did you shoot it?

Sorry. Pet peeve of mine as I detest that saying, pulled the trigger.

Yes, backrests are great and especially for those of us with back issues.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 12:06 AM
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I pulled the trigger on one a few years ago. I forget what I paid, but it's the cats *** for comfort. I just got back from an iron butt run to Yellowknife in the north west territories. It was an 18 hour run up there, I don't think I could have done it without the riders backrest.
 
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