Back Rest No Lockee?
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Downriver, MI
Back Rest No Lockee?
WTF Just paid $600 for a new Mustang seat with drivers backrest. The backrest just slides in and out. Seems like there should be some kind of locking mechanism to stop someone from just pulling up and having themselves a new backrest. 
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Calgary eh
I have the HD version. You have to squeeze the mechanism together so it snaps in place, then it's locked. Shiddy that the mustang version doesn't lock in place. Send it back and get a proper one. You don't want it to work it's way out and fall off on the highway.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Calgary eh
I'm quite happy with my HD back rest. You can snap it into 3 or 4 different settings depending on how high you want it. No screws. It's a little tricky to snap in and snap out until you know how to do it, so it would be hard to steal. I'm more worried about losing my quick release passenger backrest and luggage rack. That comes off easy and fast.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: North of the Laurention Divide, MN
the mustang version is the same as the harley version, it does stay in place when it's snapped in. if it's theft that worries you, why not just take 5 seconds and remove it?
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Road Warrior
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Locks keep honest men honest. If someone want to steal something off your bike, lock or otherwise, they'll take it. Relax and ride.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Northeast PA
I've had mine for a year and I think its the best thing I've put on the bike yet, takes a lot of the fatigue out of long rides. It will not work itself out like someone mentioned.
I believe it fits in the bags but I've never tried it. Leave it home if your worried about it getting stolen...it defeats the purpose of having it but...
I believe it fits in the bags but I've never tried it. Leave it home if your worried about it getting stolen...it defeats the purpose of having it but...
