08 Fatboy Backrest/Sissy Bar help......
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08 Fatboy Backrest/Sissy Bar help......
I'm looking for a backrest for an 08 Fatboy but I want one that fits snug with the back of the seat. All the ones I've seen at HD have a gap towards the back pillion seat and the backrest.
If I bought the med-low sissy bar and the Fatboy pad then can I lower the sissy bar so the pad fits snug?
Also, if I went for a rigid system then I don't have to relocate the rear lights do I?
If I bought the med-low sissy bar and the Fatboy pad then can I lower the sissy bar so the pad fits snug?
Also, if I went for a rigid system then I don't have to relocate the rear lights do I?
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RE: 08 Fatboy Backrest/Sissy Bar help......
I can help a little. Sort of.
The fat rear tire and fender on the '07 & '08 Fatboys has yet to yeild much of a selection of sissy bars that are wide enough at the base to fit any sort of mounting bracket. I'm on the lookout for more choices too!
HD came out with a wide black sissy bar, but not chrome yet. Here it is: Sissy Bar
If you're like me, you are probably looking for something like this to fit the new Fatboys (but chrome which can fit into permanent rails).
I don't think I have exhausted the third-party venders yet, but so far, I haven't found what I'm looking for.
The fat rear tire and fender on the '07 & '08 Fatboys has yet to yeild much of a selection of sissy bars that are wide enough at the base to fit any sort of mounting bracket. I'm on the lookout for more choices too!
HD came out with a wide black sissy bar, but not chrome yet. Here it is: Sissy Bar
If you're like me, you are probably looking for something like this to fit the new Fatboys (but chrome which can fit into permanent rails).
I don't think I have exhausted the third-party venders yet, but so far, I haven't found what I'm looking for.
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RE: 08 Fatboy Backrest/Sissy Bar help......
I have the medium backrest on my 07-FB. There is very little gap between the bestrest and passenger pillion. I also have the backrest pad 51641-06, it's not too large and provides good support for the passenger.
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RE: 08 Fatboy Backrest/Sissy Bar help......
try lmurchu@aol.comat hawk trough Im waiting for a mediun sissy bar a very nice motherwell rack and plates.
bought my mustang seat from them very good people.
Where did you get that rack bag from on that special eddition????????
bought my mustang seat from them very good people.
Where did you get that rack bag from on that special eddition????????
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RE: 08 Fatboy Backrest/Sissy Bar help......
I'm looking for something more like the Softail custom seat but in two sections and not one.
I also want one that is the same kind angle as the forks but lower than the bars if you know what I mean.
I also want one that is the same kind angle as the forks but lower than the bars if you know what I mean.
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