Adjustable drivers backrest
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: NJ
Jesus...I had it, installed it and couldn't believe how god damn ugly it was. It had a huge pad, it stuck up high with a steel bar visible. I thi k it was ascetically horrendous.
I returned it and bought the screaming eagle CVO pad for street glides. It's a smaller pad,looks great, somewhat adjustable by way of the mount itself under the seat. Fits great, feels great and don't look like I have this monstrosity. Jmo.
I returned it and bought the screaming eagle CVO pad for street glides. It's a smaller pad,looks great, somewhat adjustable by way of the mount itself under the seat. Fits great, feels great and don't look like I have this monstrosity. Jmo.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,951
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From: Upstate NY
I love mine for all the reasons stated. I also have found that backing up is easier as I can lean in to it for some leverage when needed. I have given up on what looks pretty or not.....if its functional than its going to be used. I sometimes just leave the setting where its at for weeks. Then there are those rides when I just move it around to change my comfort level.
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Joined: Oct 2005
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Jesus...I had it, installed it and couldn't believe how god damn ugly it was. It had a huge pad, it stuck up high with a steel bar visible. I thi k it was ascetically horrendous.
I returned it and bought the screaming eagle CVO pad for street glides. It's a smaller pad,looks great, somewhat adjustable by way of the mount itself under the seat. Fits great, feels great and don't look like I have this monstrosity. Jmo.
I returned it and bought the screaming eagle CVO pad for street glides. It's a smaller pad,looks great, somewhat adjustable by way of the mount itself under the seat. Fits great, feels great and don't look like I have this monstrosity. Jmo.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 234
Likes: 12
From: Ohio
Bought the cheap (the one without the remote adjustment) for my RK. I already had the Hammock seat. The backrest was awful. Jammed me forward and lasted about 25 miles before I unplugged it from the mount and threw it in the saddlebag. Took it back to the dealer, bit the bullet, and bought the high-end model. Now....how did I ride without this ? I agree with what others have said........adjust on the fly is a plus, and it leans back more than enough. It's plenty pricey, but worth every cent to me.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,832
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From: Rockland County, NY
One of the best things for me is that the adjustable backrest has a very small bit of give due to it being adjusted via a gas piston. Adds a measure of comfort even though the movement is almost imperceptible. A rock hard backrest can make your upper back sore because because there's no flex in your lower spine.
Banned
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,820
Likes: 6,615
From: Northern California
I've had both.
Get the adjustable one. You can't see how it looks when you're riding the bike,.
But if you want to admire your bike while it's parked, I guess comfort while riding it is secondary.
Get the adjustable one. You can't see how it looks when you're riding the bike,.
But if you want to admire your bike while it's parked, I guess comfort while riding it is secondary.
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Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,066
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From: West by God Texas
I have the adjustable and I really like it. Change it a little at gas stops and for me that works great. When I am tired and hit the top of it with my leg it gives a little. I feel it was worth the difference in price.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...01-5259609a--1
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...01-5259609a--1
Last edited by GrumpyBear; May 7, 2013 at 02:56 AM.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: PNW
I just purchased a hammock seat and looking at the Adjustable Rider Backrest Mounting Kit-52596-09A. I know I will have to purchase the backrest pad. Are there any other hidden purchases that need to be made? i dont know maybe its me, but when i look at the website for backrest, the confusion gets crazy! some say kit but under features it says pad only for 200.00!
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/rider-backrest-kit
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/rider-backrest-kit
Like another, I sold mine off and bought a Mustang Supertouring with integral backrest. It looks much nicer imo, but it's not as easily adjustable on the fly. I do miss that ease of adjustability.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 9
From: North Carolina
just put one on my King. Set my kickstand up on a 2x4 so I could get the feel of ''going down the road''...I almost fell asleep. Looks a little ugly do to the height, but I am looking for comfort 1st, if I go and put her in a bike show...I'll just remove it.
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