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Sep 6, 2014 | 09:28 AM

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hdgzr

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From: Green Country

I've got the Grasshopper on my RK, and it serves the purpose. And when I leave the bike, I can just lock it up in the saddlebag is need be.
Also had one on my Heritage.

Nov 13, 2014 | 06:49 PM

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buzdean

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From: in the middle of wisconsin

Adding the grasshopper is one of the winter things to do--hopefully will add a little comfort--

Nov 13, 2014 | 08:25 PM

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Pass Rider

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From: Castle Rock, CO

I had a Harley backrest on my Electra Glide Classic and loved it until the adjusting nut broke. I didn;t want to pay the money for another one so I went with Grasshopper.
It is now on my Street Glide Special. I think the Harley one is better (more adjustable) but it is a lot more money. The Grasshopper backrest is an incredible value.

Nov 14, 2014 | 05:44 AM

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Phil from Barrington

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From: Barrington, NH

Wow, what a difference in price versus the moco price! About 1/3 the cost +/-.
Question for any one of you who has one.....is it adjustable? Can't find that info. on their website. Thanks. pfb.

Nov 14, 2014 | 06:57 AM

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glebo

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From: SE NC

wish I'da gone that route. I sprang for the HD adjustable $$$$

I like it, and I don't like it. I like it for the comfort, I don't like it b/c my legs aren't that long and have to run my leg over the drivers portion of the seat. I'm not tall enough to swing it over the backrest..

Nov 14, 2014 | 07:47 AM

#16

Pass Rider

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From: Castle Rock, CO

It is not really adjustable. The bracket bolted to the fender can be moved forward and back a small amount and that is really all. I suppose you could bend the upright with a vise if needed.

Nov 14, 2014 | 08:13 AM

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Ezridr60

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From: Iron River, MI

Got one with the used Ultra I got this last summer. Appears to be the Harley unit. Might like it if I could get adjusted, have moved it as far aft as possible and tweaked the other adjustment as much as possible. Still shoves me to far forward for my comfort, it's back on the garage shelf.

Nov 14, 2014 | 09:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvio

Sad. Nothing for Dynas.

other seat companies have them, but it would take away the solo look of your bike.

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Nov 14, 2014 | 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lizdc

I love my aftermarket ebay backrest for my deluxe ( not grasshopper a different one). I never take it off.

rather look at you than the bike, just sayin

Nov 14, 2014 | 11:16 AM

#20

golfmech

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From: Driggs, Idaho

Had the grasshopper on my Heritage. Loved it and didn't ride without it. On my new RK had the dealer throw in the HD backrest. Also very good. With my back I don't ride without the backrest.

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