drivers backrest, suggestions?
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From: Lafayette, CO
drivers backrest, suggestions?
hey anyone ride w/ a driver's backrest? i'm on a '06 wide glide and have some lower back pain while riding.
has anyone modified a stock seat w/ a driver's backrest?
or has anyone bought an after market seat that has a good detachable drivers seat?
Really only need the backrest for the longer rides. Also am usually riding 2up w/ the lady on back.
I know there have been other threads that have touched on this topic, but lets get some feedback specifically about driver's backrest.
Thanks
has anyone modified a stock seat w/ a driver's backrest?
or has anyone bought an after market seat that has a good detachable drivers seat?
Really only need the backrest for the longer rides. Also am usually riding 2up w/ the lady on back.
I know there have been other threads that have touched on this topic, but lets get some feedback specifically about driver's backrest.
Thanks
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My wife and I both put Ultimate seats with backrests on our Street Glides. I have been riding for 32 years and this is the best seat I have ever owned - bar none. And I sincerely love having a backrest.
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I been thinking bout getting one, i've been looking at firehouse customs they look very comfortable and I've heard
good things about them. They bolt right on to, but they do not fold down. Price $155 plus shipping.
good things about them. They bolt right on to, but they do not fold down. Price $155 plus shipping.
Last edited by sunrise rider; Apr 6, 2010 at 12:15 PM.
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