Rider backrest for softail custom?
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Rider backrest for softail custom?
I have been looking for a rider backrest for my softail. I happened on this one when checking out the member albums. Does anyone know if this is a manufactured part or an owner custom made. The softail seat is really comfortable but a backrest would be nice. Thanks for the help.
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I don't know about the one in the pix, but I got one for my FXSTC from Kuryakyn. works like a dream. very adjustable, and now I can ride all day with no lower back soreness.
I can actually handle the bike much better, sitting in a supported position. I use it on longer rides. It's a loop design that mounts onto the struts on each side. very strong, all chrome. a high quality piece.
it's pricey, about $300, and does nothing to improve the look of the Custom, trust me(kind of gawky looking on the bike). But, it pops off in 2 seconds if I want to ride around town, cruising...
function over form I suppose....sorry I don't have a pix, but they have some good ones on their web site....
I can actually handle the bike much better, sitting in a supported position. I use it on longer rides. It's a loop design that mounts onto the struts on each side. very strong, all chrome. a high quality piece.
it's pricey, about $300, and does nothing to improve the look of the Custom, trust me(kind of gawky looking on the bike). But, it pops off in 2 seconds if I want to ride around town, cruising...
function over form I suppose....sorry I don't have a pix, but they have some good ones on their web site....
Last edited by Z06_Pilot; Dec 27, 2008 at 10:56 AM.
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looking at he picture i would say its home made. i also have the kuryakyn backrest and would agree it works well but doesnt look good. by the way in that picture, the highway bar is that the HD one? it says in the book it will not fit the custom, does anyone know if it will?
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I don't know about the one in the pix, but I got one for my FXSTC from Kuryakyn. works like a dream. very adjustable, and now I can ride all day with no lower back soreness.
I can actually handle the bike much better, sitting in a supported position. I use it on longer rides. It's a loop design that mounts onto the struts on each side. very strong, all chrome. a high quality piece.
it's pricey, about $300, and does nothing to improve the look of the Custom, trust me(kind of gawky looking on the bike). But, it pops off in 2 seconds if I want to ride around town, cruising...
function over form I suppose....sorry I don't have a pix, but they have some good ones on their web site....
I can actually handle the bike much better, sitting in a supported position. I use it on longer rides. It's a loop design that mounts onto the struts on each side. very strong, all chrome. a high quality piece.
it's pricey, about $300, and does nothing to improve the look of the Custom, trust me(kind of gawky looking on the bike). But, it pops off in 2 seconds if I want to ride around town, cruising...
function over form I suppose....sorry I don't have a pix, but they have some good ones on their web site....
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