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Can anyone identify this backrest? Is it Harley or aftermarket?


 
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Riders back rest.
 
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aftermarket, harley has a "squeeze" style mount on them
 
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Not mine (I checked...mine's still there). Hope this helps.
 
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Riders back rest.
That much I know.
I'm wondering if it's HD or aftermarket, and if aftermarket, what brand.
 
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Can anyone identify this backrest? Is it Harley or aftermarket?




Dang I missed that part as well, but I cant help ya, sorry.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 05:19 PM
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The one I had for the Street Glide had a spring between two rods that you squeezed and inserted into the bracket located under your seat. That must be an aftermarket one especially if there isn't a bar and shield or part number somewhere on it.
 
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That much I know.
I'm wondering if it's HD or aftermarket.
Yes..
 
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Originally Posted by oldbie
That much I know.
I'm wondering if it's HD or aftermarket, and if aftermarket, what brand.
answered it once, its aftermarket. Harley has the locking devise that has a spring loaded latch, that you have to squeeze to attach it to the bike, that one could be anybodies.
 
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answered it once, its aftermarket. Harley has the locking devise that has a spring loaded latch, that you have to squeeze to attach it to the bike, that one could be anybodies.
answered it once ... from the "Department of Redundancy Department" :>)
 
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