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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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Just curious if anyone has used a Grasshopper backrest...I have a FB lo and they look like they might work well on it...and the price $99 is well affordable...any input from anyone with one would be great...Thanks
 
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Yes, I have one and use it regularly. It does the job; I'm 6'1" and 240-ish and it supports me quite well.
 
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I have one and am very pleased with it.
 
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Same here works great on my Heritage
 
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Thanks I was hoping there were positive responses out there. Guess I will order one...
 
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hi hdgzr - the backrest seems to be leaning back quite a bit is that how it comes or did you bend it to suit? Also is that their solo model or the one for use with a pillion?
 
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Recieved mine last week, Good rest for the $$ IMHO
 
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