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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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I have an 07 DELUXE and want a backrest but am told I have to get a different seat.
Is this true and if so I may make one myself. Any suggestions??? Thank u in advance
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Bossman1
I have an 07 DELUXE and want a backrest but am told I have to get a different seat.
Is this true and if so I may make one myself. Any suggestions??? Thank u in advance
Start by checkin the newest HD wish book, I know they have ALOT of bolt on solutions with seats,sissybars and luggage that have built in backrests. Go from there bro......
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Far as I know HD doesn't offer any independent backrests for softails. Wish they did, I'd have one by now.

firehousecustoms makes one that's received many positive reviews. Only thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't fold forward.
 

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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jimmers1817 I just emailed firehouse and am anxiously awaiting their reply. I really appreciate the info as my bad leg is what led me to the low seat DELUXE and a new seat will be a little higher and cost prohibitive right now.
 
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These folks might have one that works...
http://www.protac.net/
 
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Thanx RTB I'll call em monday
 
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