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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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Went for a very long trip this past weekend , me on my 89 flhtp and
My wife on her 89 heritage, wife said her back was very sore. My wife's bike has the rear seat removed and has the standard studded seat, what kind of options are available for her to have a drivers backrest.heres a pic of her present setup.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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And her riding position.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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kidney belt or bolt on back support...
 
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this is what I use.



http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/dr...r/part/KY-8987
 
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Thanks guys, I did come across this site http://www.grasshopperlimited.com/ha...ftail-93-2006/ and talked to the owner, he had one listed for 93-06 heritage and said it will bolt under the seat of the 89 seat if there's two bolts there. Have to wait until I get home from work to pull the seat.
 
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Grasshopper is great and the guy is great to deal with. I love mine..
 
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Grasshopper is great and the guy is great to deal with. I love mine..
Yes I got that impression talking to him on the phone.
 
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I'll 2nd Grasshopper. Easy install and comfortable backrest. Mine bolts onto the frame under the passenger seat. Can't tell by the pic if you have those thumb screws or not.
 
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just put this in here last week..

Made my own out of the stock rear pillion seat..

Its for solo riding and long solo trips.. Its 7'' tall for support and a lot better than just the plain seat and a fender bib...






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I will second the backrest from grasshopper. Put on on my Heritage a couple months ago. What a difference it makes on long hauls. Great product.
 
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