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Old May 24, 2023 | 08:52 PM
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Dumb question but that's me. I'm wondering if all drivers backrests are seat specific. Got an Ultimate seat and looking for backrest.
 
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There are various rider backrests available for stock Softails e.g. Hassgropper About us (grasshopperlimited.com) and Bestem Welcome to Bestem Carbon Fiber - Precise Fitting Motorcycle Carbon Fiber Fairings at Wholesale Price (bestemusa.com) but they may not be compatible with your Ultimate seat.
I have a rider backrest made by Firehouse Customs which I am very happy with, but the company disappeared some time ago.
BTW the above 3 backrests are not adjustable and therefore beware they may require some energetic bending to fit you properly.



I had high hopes for this Fehling backrest, but it didn't fit me and it couldn't be adjusted even by bending, so I had to return it for a refund.
 

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See if ultimate seats can install their bracket. If so you can get their backrest and your set.
 
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I got HDs adjustable backrest for my RGs.

It might be the best thing I bought for riding
 
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Originally Posted by bustergut
There are various rider backrests available for stock Softails e.g. Hassgropper About us (grasshopperlimited.com) and Bestem Welcome to Bestem Carbon Fiber - Precise Fitting Motorcycle Carbon Fiber Fairings at Wholesale Price (bestemusa.com) but they may not be compatible with your Ultimate seat.
I have a rider backrest made by Firehouse Customs which I am very happy with, but the company disappeared some time ago.
BTW the above 3 backrests are not adjustable and therefore beware they may require some energetic bending to fit you properly.



I had high hopes for this Fehling backrest, but it didn't fit me and it couldn't be adjusted even by bending, so I had to return it for a refund.
Thanks for the link. I ordered one from Grasshopper today for my wife's 2005 Deluxe. Not a bad price either.
 
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