are you using a back rest?
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The Utopia/Police seat setup doesn't work that way. The backrest upright is bolted to the bottom of the seat bracket. And the police seat height is 31.5", so it is already "up there". The folding down thing may work for me. Otherwise, I'm just going to have to figure it out. 
HD just came out with a stand alone backrest and have seriously considered it. I'll wait until my next long trip before I part with the $250 asking price.
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Interesting thread...I ordered an adjustable backrest from ebay, it's been sittin' in my parts room. I'll put it on the bike this week.
I was a bit concerned about gettin' off and on the bike with it installed...I have a 28" inseam.
I was a bit concerned about gettin' off and on the bike with it installed...I have a 28" inseam.
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If it weren't for a Riders Back Rest I would be limited to some very short trips ... I've had serious back problems for years.
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I have the same concerns as them. ^^^^^
I just ordered a Utopia backrest for my Police solo seat that I will install this weekend. But I admit that I am a little concerned with getting on and off the bike without looking like an idiot. Are there any graceful mounting/dismounting tips that you long-time rider backrest users can share?
I just ordered a Utopia backrest for my Police solo seat that I will install this weekend. But I admit that I am a little concerned with getting on and off the bike without looking like an idiot. Are there any graceful mounting/dismounting tips that you long-time rider backrest users can share?
I also am a person that would not be w/o my back rest it also gives my wife somewhere to put her hands since I dont have passenger hand holds etc.
My low back is bad and thank God I can ride a motorcycle w/o pain thanks to the back rest. I can ride 5-600 miles a day and my back is the least of my worries.
I bought one that folds down off ebay but I have never used that feature but it is there if the need arises they make rigid ones a little cheaper. I paid about $150 with the studded pad (10 bucks xtra) and freight from cali.
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I suppose that would look a little like that bikini bike wash video going around the last couple of weeks, but not nearly as pretty,
Bikini bike wash fail - Trying to be sexy - YouTube
Bikini bike wash fail - Trying to be sexy - YouTube
