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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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I'm shopping for a Rider's backrest for my '05 Deluxe. I don't really want to change the stock seat because it actually fits me pretty well, but a lot of the backrests I've seen (like Corbin) look like it's incorporated with an aftermarket seat. Anybody have any recommendations?

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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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I put one of these on my FLSTC. I'm not sure how I like it yet. It sits me forward farther and I kinda sit on the center hump on the seat. I don't know how it would affect the deluxe but it is an option for you.


http://firehousecustoms.com/harleydel.htm (deluxe link)
http://www.firehousecustoms.com (main page link)


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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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I put one of these on my FLSTC. I'm not sure how I like it yet. It sits me forward farther and I kinda sit on the center hump on the seat. I don't know how it would affect the deluxe but it is an option for you.


http://firehousecustoms.com/harleydel.htm (deluxe link)
http://www.firehousecustoms.com (main page link)


Cheers
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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I went for a new seat from mustang adjustable riders rest its great
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Firm and perky 42 double D's make an excellent back rest! (GRIN)

My vote goes for a Mustang with the removable/adjustable backrest.
Got 50,000 mile on mine and love it!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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HD makes a backrest and rail for a Springer that fits the Deluxe seat.

https://www.hdforums.com/m_1953295/tm.htm
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions! I think I like the sound of the firm & perky DD's - it would help if I could see some pics....
 
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