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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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I was looking at this on E-bay, and was wondering if anyone has any experience, opinions or thoughts? thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
 
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I have been thinking of getting a backrest too. If you purchase it, post a quick review.
 
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a buddy of mine has something similar to that on his fat boy.. he didn't care for it too much because he said it pressed against his back too much.. but the guy is like 5'5"-5'6" and it might just be the way he sits
 
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Sgt_Jim
a buddy of mine has something similar to that on his fat boy.. he didn't care for it too much because he said it pressed against his back too much.. but the guy is like 5'5"-5'6" and it might just be the way he sits
He's correct, the way it mounts the pushes you to far forward.
Look at the face of the back rest with respect to where you *** sits.
I tried one and ended up sending it back. (be sure to get at least a 14 day return).
 
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He's correct, the way it mounts the pushes you to far forward.
Look at the face of the back rest with respect to where you *** sits.
I tried one and ended up sending it back. (be sure to get at least a 14 day return).
HMM, Yeah, looking at the pic. again, it looks like the whole pad sits in front of the rear of the seat, I wonder if its (re) bendable?
 
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The only way I see that metal plate working is using a pad which is 1/3rd of the pad shown thickness (and sacrifice a lot of comfort)... JMHO

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