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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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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.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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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!
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Got to agree with Deadman. The stock set up is functional, a good fit and looks good.
 
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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.
 
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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.
I like the Haulin *** setup as well. Might switch over to one when I can afford it.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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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.
Any links to there website?
 
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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...





 
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http://www.haulenass.com/
 
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Originally Posted by story808
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...





That is sweet looking. Just went to the hauling *** web site and I dont care for those either. Is that one a detachable?
Very nice bike!!!!!!!
 
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