New Backrest...
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From: The Lone Star State
RE: New Backrest...
I think it is worth every penny. Comfortable, quality construction, and proper fitment. NO complaints except that it doesn't have a quick release on it, but oh well.
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RE: New Backrest...
Thought I would update this post for those interested. Bought the rider backrest for stock Heritage seat. It works well, but sits you a little closer if you're taller and/or used to leaning back a bit (I'm 6'2 and would prefer to be 1-2 inches further back - maybe I can bend it a little!). Cost was $139 shipped, plain black. Will come in handy on longer rides out of town. For me it's a lot better, more stable than the Kuryakyn "Tombstone" integrated backrest bag. The bag actually works, you get 1", 2" and 3" foam backrest pad but you have very little room in the bag to put "stuff."
The backrest is leather but not exactly the same color/texture of the stock seats; stock seats use a higher quality leather.
All in all, works well since the Sundowner wasn't a good option for me. Sundowner sit me lower and closer which put my ankles on the Mustache hwy pegs.
The backrest is leather but not exactly the same color/texture of the stock seats; stock seats use a higher quality leather.
All in all, works well since the Sundowner wasn't a good option for me. Sundowner sit me lower and closer which put my ankles on the Mustache hwy pegs.
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Thats pretty cool backrest you told us about WARG. I am tryn to figure out when I wanted to ride to Hollister (600+ miles one way) (corbin)...
Wonder ..eh I still need a two piece seat.. wont use my stock one(flaps rub back fender).
but with that rest, my options on seats kinda expanded...maybe look at some CC seat if that have a two piece
then ask firehouse for a back rest
my options on a corbin(full options) would be running in the 1k area..
my options on a mustang would run close to 800..
Wonder ..eh I still need a two piece seat.. wont use my stock one(flaps rub back fender).
but with that rest, my options on seats kinda expanded...maybe look at some CC seat if that have a two piece
then ask firehouse for a back rest
my options on a corbin(full options) would be running in the 1k area..
my options on a mustang would run close to 800..
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RE: New Backrest...
ORIGINAL: vertigo14
Thats pretty cool backrest you told us about WARG. I am tryn to figure out when I wanted to ride to Hollister (600+ miles one way) (corbin)...
Wonder ..eh I still need a two piece seat.. wont use my stock one(flaps rub back fender).
but with that rest, my options on seats kinda expanded...maybe look at some CC seat if that have a two piece
then ask firehouse for a back rest
my options on a corbin(full options) would be running in the 1k area..
my options on a mustang would run close to 800..
Thats pretty cool backrest you told us about WARG. I am tryn to figure out when I wanted to ride to Hollister (600+ miles one way) (corbin)...
Wonder ..eh I still need a two piece seat.. wont use my stock one(flaps rub back fender).
but with that rest, my options on seats kinda expanded...maybe look at some CC seat if that have a two piece
then ask firehouse for a back rest
my options on a corbin(full options) would be running in the 1k area..
my options on a mustang would run close to 800..
I'll send it to ya cheap.
(Is $90 shipped cheap?).
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From: The Lone Star State
RE: New Backrest...
Took mine on an 1800 mile 4 day trip, it was a life saver. Only thing that hurt was my butt. I will be sending my stock seat to americanasoftseats.com for some modification.
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Texas Fatboy, thanks for the offer but I still would need a 2 piece seat first. Wont be for a couple months before I can aford one. All tapped out from my new PM calipers and Boss Bags.. and WO bars n chrome stuff :P
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ORIGINAL: vertigo14
Texas Fatboy, thanks for the offer but I still would need a 2 piece seat first. Wont be for a couple months before I can aford one. All tapped out from my new PM calipers and Boss Bags.. and WO bars n chrome stuff :P
Texas Fatboy, thanks for the offer but I still would need a 2 piece seat first. Wont be for a couple months before I can aford one. All tapped out from my new PM calipers and Boss Bags.. and WO bars n chrome stuff :P
I just need to ride my Corbin enough to make sure I love it as much as I did the Mustang.
Keep me in mind if you want to go that direction.
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From: The Lone Star State
RE: New Backrest...
Does it fit a '06 deluxe????
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Warg,
They said that it is designed to be installed with both rider AND passenger pillion in place.
Would you agree that the pilion necessarily has yo be on??
By looking at pics. I just don't see the big deal in leaving it off.
George
They said that it is designed to be installed with both rider AND passenger pillion in place.
Would you agree that the pilion necessarily has yo be on??
By looking at pics. I just don't see the big deal in leaving it off.
George