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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Default Rider Backrest Recommendation for Fatboy Lo
Does anyone have any good recommendations for a rider backrest for the fatboy lo?

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C&C solo with a rider backrest. Not inexpensive but very comfortable.

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I just bought a grasshopper brand for my Heritage. When I installed it it at first wasn't comfortable, as it was too straight and seemed to push me forward in the seat.

It's quick detachable, so I put the tail of the backrest part in a bench vise and bent it a bit. Instant improvement and it's now very comfortable.

http://www.grasshopperlimited.com/

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