Driver Back Rest
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Cardiff, CA
So, if you lean on it, it bends?
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
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I had a Firehouse backrest, and it really good for the price, but with no adjustment, and the flex it can be a problem. So I sold it to a buddy and bought an Ultimate seat with adjustable backrest. Really nice seat.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: North Carolina
I bought a Firehouse backrest early this spring and really like it. It sure helps my back for both long and short trips. I didn't have a problem with the spring in it. For the price, I can't complain.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Daytona USA
I have a Corbin that I run every now and then. Very nice, feels good but look ok. It was origionaly a passanger back rest for my Vmax - wife loves it. Before it she would hang on so tight it hurt.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Arizona
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: North Dakota
If you put the back rest on without the passenger seat and then push the backrest rearward and then release the pressure while watching the fender around the posts, you may notice that the fendermetal around these two posts flexs. I wonder how long it will be before the fender cracks around those posts. The flexing is really noticeable on a fatboy fender. I think using only those 2 posts is really a poor way to mount the backrest, but I don't see any other way to mount it on a softail.
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