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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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JUST GOT MY 2006 EGLIDE STANDARD AND LOVE THE BIKE. BUT WHEN MY WIFE RIDES WITH ME THE BACKREST PUSH HER UP AND MAKE ME GO FORWARD AND IS UNCOMFORTABLE. I KNOW THERE IS A RELOCATER KIT FOR THE TOUR PACK. BUT IS THERE SOMETHING FOR A BACKREST OTHER THAN HER STAYING AT HOME.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I have the same issue when my "chunky" son rides with me. (dont read into that...not sayin a THING about your Mrs). Wife and other son.....no prob at all. I have a quick detach rack, and the tour pack is mounted a couple inches back from stock, but still with the backrest on, room is limited. I am sure there is a way to move it back even further, but as it is, the front of the tour pack is already about 2 inches or more behind the rear edge of the seat.

How about taking the backrest off, and leaning on her while ya ride??
 
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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I can only use my bikerest when riding single,my little woman is 5'3' weighs 130lbs ,she says it makes her claustrophobic and doesnt give her much room,never had a backrest before so I dont miss it.
 
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