Need a Rider Backrest!!!
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Cruiser
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From: Tennessee
Need a Rider Backrest!!!
I think I need a backrest on my 2012 Heritage Softail like I have had on other bikes in the past. Any recommendations? I like the Mustang seats, however the Mustang rider seats with the backrest were very uncomfortable if I rode them without the backrest in the rider seat....At least on the Yamaha Road Stars that I have had. Felt like my backside was up against a metal bar in the seat. I see that Ebay has some rider backrests that fit the stock seat, however most of them are not adjustable. Anyone have any one of those or a Mustang seat with the rider backrest? Are you happy and comfortable with them? I am 6'2" tall and need some more back support.
Need ideas please if y'all would be so kind
Thanks a lot!
Phil
Need ideas please if y'all would be so kind
Thanks a lot!
Phil
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Louisiana
I had the Mustang on my last three bikes. I preferred the narrower sport model as I'm a shorter person. I tried most everything on the market and always went back to the Mustang. The only time I ever removed the backrest was when packing double.
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Cruiser
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From: Tennessee
Thanks everyone!
Bluraven....Thanks for the idea, however I did try the search and most of what I found came back to the touring models. I did try though
Tinker55....Thanks! Another vote for Mustang seats
Jneubig....Thanks, however I am a tall person. Hate short stairways!
Uklauren....Will check them out and thanks as well
Bluraven....Thanks for the idea, however I did try the search and most of what I found came back to the touring models. I did try though
Tinker55....Thanks! Another vote for Mustang seats
Jneubig....Thanks, however I am a tall person. Hate short stairways!
Uklauren....Will check them out and thanks as well
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+1 for Ultimate.
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Thanks Mr. Softy. Sounds like the Ultimate is a great seat!
However for now, being one to try and save money.....see I did say try.....since I am still not working currently, I bought a Grasshopper Rider Backrest off Ebay. For $79.00 it doesn't hurt too bad and later I can get an Ultimate or Mustang when I am among the working class again.
Here is the $79.00 one I bought:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-07-UP...Lf0eBw&vxp=mtr
I got it without studs. Hopefully it will work
Here is the video from Youtube that shows a guy installing one (and drinking moonshine...LOL!!!)
What do y'all think? Did I make a good purchase?
Thanks,
Phil
However for now, being one to try and save money.....see I did say try.....since I am still not working currently, I bought a Grasshopper Rider Backrest off Ebay. For $79.00 it doesn't hurt too bad and later I can get an Ultimate or Mustang when I am among the working class again.
Here is the $79.00 one I bought:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-07-UP...Lf0eBw&vxp=mtr
I got it without studs. Hopefully it will work
Here is the video from Youtube that shows a guy installing one (and drinking moonshine...LOL!!!)
What do y'all think? Did I make a good purchase?
Thanks,
Phil
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