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Mar 30, 2011 | 03:40 PM

#11

69z28

Road Warrior

Joined: Sep 2006

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From: east cen.miss

I could not ride without a backrest with my back problems,I've had both the stationary and the adjustable and like the adjustable much better.Well worth the money IMO.

Mar 30, 2011 | 06:31 PM

#12

we_brown

Cruiser

Joined: Oct 2008

Posts: 207

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From: Atlanta, GA

I have the non-adjustable backrest on my Ultra. Great enhancement. Question to the riders with the adjustable backrest. How often do you change the position of the backrest? I set mine up where it was comfortable for me and have never had to readjust it. I figure I saved some $.

Mar 30, 2011 | 06:50 PM

#13

1flhtk4me

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Apr 2006

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From: Billings,Mt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cabocarl

How much are they? I have been thinking about one for my FLHT. Any good deals anywhere?

Bought mine here in the classifieds,about half the price!

Mar 30, 2011 | 07:11 PM

#14

cchips

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Joined: Oct 2007

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From: Fort Worth, TX

I have the adjustable on mine, and I have to say it makes the long rides very comfortable. I set mine up once and haven't adjusted it since. I had the non adjustable on my Road King and found it to work just as well. I would go with the non adjustable on any new bikes going forward.

Mar 30, 2011 | 07:35 PM

#15

2black1s

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Joined: Nov 2010

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From: Simi Valley, CA

I'll be the lone dissenter. I sold mine in like new condition for half price on this forum.

I tried it a half a dozen times or so for hours at a time and just couldn't get used to the confining feeling it gave me. I adjusted it every which way and finally concluded that no matter where or how it was adjusted it never felt as good as simply removing it.

I will admit though, it would be nice to have for 5 minutes out of every hour to lean back against and crack your back. But 55 minutes of irritating me is not worth the 5 minutes of pleasure.

Kinda like the ex-wife and subsequent girlfriends LOL!

Mar 30, 2011 | 07:43 PM

#16

ja57

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Joined: Jul 2009

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From: Near Joliet, Illinois

I wouldn't get rid of mine for anything. I have the HD adjustable one.

Mar 30, 2011 | 08:13 PM

#17

grerps

Intermediate

Joined: Aug 2009

Posts: 26

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From: Iowa

Love it wouldn't be without one. Bought mine from Flea-Bay for less than half.Then cut and re-welded the stock Harley mount to move it back and more vertical. Sits like a Lazy-Boy.