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Mar 18, 2009 | 04:21 PM

L_Brown

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Back rest question

In an effort to make the little lady happy and to keep the bike looking "cool" . After I put the fat bob fender and the Kuryakyn strut mount lights on my bike, I want to put a detachable back rest on the bike. I have found some deals on some but I think they may be to wide. The center bolts on the side are 9 1/4" from center to center. My question is, does anyone know how wide the back rest needs to be? Does it need to be the same as a regular bolt on or a little wider for the mounting hardware. My bike is the one below 1995 FXSTC.

Mar 18, 2009 | 07:15 PM

deadman77

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Unless you have made some changes, its hard to go wrong with the HD setup.
Yes, its a little pricey, but it FITS and looks great!
MikeM

Mar 18, 2009 | 08:26 PM

NavyPT

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Got to agree with Deadman. The stock set up is functional, a good fit and looks good.

Mar 18, 2009 | 09:26 PM

Red9

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Just my .02 but I like the minimal look of the Haulin *** backrest.
The harley set up just looks way too bulky and unnecessary IMO.

Mar 18, 2009 | 09:37 PM

schumacher

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Originally Posted by Red9

Just my .02 but I like the minimal look of the Haulin *** backrest.
The harley set up just looks way too bulky and unnecessary IMO.

I like the Haulin *** setup as well. Might switch over to one when I can afford it.

Mar 18, 2009 | 10:14 PM

L_Brown

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Red9

Just my .02 but I like the minimal look of the Haulin *** backrest.
The harley set up just looks way too bulky and unnecessary IMO.

Any links to there website?

Mar 19, 2009 | 01:27 AM

story808

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I know they're a sponser on here... "hauling ***" but I don't care for them, but thats just me... Larry, here's my ride with the sissy bar on for the wife at this years toy run. I went with a tall one for comfort for the wife and straping things to it...