Kuryaken Driver backrest
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Kuryaken Driver backrest
Anyone have any experience or seen the driver backrest from Kuryaken? Was checking it out. Doesn't seem too bad. Thinking either getting this or upgrading to a saddleman seat with driver backrest.
www.kuryakyn.com/Products/777/Driver-Backrest
www.kuryakyn.com/Products/777/Driver-Backrest
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Anyone have any experience or seen the driver backrest from Kuryaken? Was checking it out. Doesn't seem too bad. Thinking either getting this or upgrading to a saddleman seat with driver backrest.
www.kuryakyn.com/Products/777/Driver-Backrest
www.kuryakyn.com/Products/777/Driver-Backrest
Do a search there to see other options.
This is like mine but mine is chrome
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Up-Driv...1ccbb6&vxp=mtr
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Here is the one I have on my deluxe. When we installed it my hubby he took a tool and opened the connection slots a tiny bit with a dremel. But basically it fits under the seat bolts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-up-For-Ha...30651153784%26
Here it is on my bike (ps I added the rhinestones) it makes it possible for me to ride 400-500 miles on a stock seat
Here it is on my bike (ps I added the rhinestones) it makes it possible for me to ride 400-500 miles on a stock seat
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Anyone have any experience or seen the driver backrest from Kuryaken? Was checking it out. Doesn't seem too bad. Thinking either getting this or upgrading to a saddleman seat with driver backrest.
www.kuryakyn.com/Products/777/Driver-Backrest
www.kuryakyn.com/Products/777/Driver-Backrest
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/membe...-img-1504.html
I was able to pick it up on a clearance table for $175.
The size is great and it supports my lower back well.
It does seem to push me forward a bit, but on the highway with my legs on the hwy pegs it's not bad.
I like that it can be easily removed in seconds.
I don't know if I'd fork out $290 for it, I believe there are other cheaper options out there that are probably just as good. I've seen a lot of good reviews for a "Grasshopper".
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Here is the one I have on my deluxe. When we installed it my hubby he took a tool and opened the connection slots a tiny bit with a dremel. But basically it fits under the seat bolts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-up-For-Ha...30651153784%26
Here it is on my bike (ps I added the rhinestones) it makes it possible for me to ride 400-500 miles on a stock seat
Here it is on my bike (ps I added the rhinestones) it makes it possible for me to ride 400-500 miles on a stock seat
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I have the Utopia backrest on my Heritage. I am tall and this has been perfect. It was cheaper but you do need to install it through the back seat.
Last edited by Biggerfoot; Aug 28, 2013 at 07:31 AM.
wow that is pricey. Mine was off ebay and cost like between 60-80. Which people hear had recommended. I have had mine on for maybe 18 months and love it. There is now a bunch of ones on ebay
Do a search there to see other options.
This is like mine but mine is chrome
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Up-Driv...1ccbb6&vxp=mtr
Do a search there to see other options.
This is like mine but mine is chrome
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Up-Driv...1ccbb6&vxp=mtr
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I love the thing and it is the perfect amount of support to keep my back from hurting on long rides with a stock seat.
Hope it helps and you like it as much as I do.
Liz
