Adjustable backrests for Heritage??

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Apr 22, 2014 | 02:10 PM

woodsietx

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Adjustable backrests for Heritage??

(Please allow for my age but the following is aimed at finding an adjustable backrest for the passenger.)

Does there exist an adjustable backrest for a 2008 Heritage? I currently use the stock backrest with detachable rails. I'd like to keep the detach feature.

The Harley catalog doesn't appear to have anything adjustable for Softails. Is there an aftermarket manufacture who makes one?

I also have picked up a leather Tour-Pak on a detachable rack that I'd love to be able to slide back a little bit. Is there any way to make one of these adjustable or to give it a way to be slid back about 3-4 inches?

Thanks in advance.

Last edited by woodsietx; Apr 22, 2014 at 07:00 PM.

Apr 22, 2014 | 05:36 PM

Mathis

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Apr 22, 2014 | 05:38 PM

tennheritage

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Originally Posted by woodsietx

Does there exist an adjustable backrest for a 2008 Heritage? I currently use the stock backrest with detachable rails. I'd like to keep the detach feature.

The Harley catalog doesn't appear to have anything adjustable for Softails. Is there an aftermarket manufacture who makes one?

I also have picked up a leather Tour-Pak on a detachable rack that I'd love to be able to slide back a little bit. Is there any way to make one of these adjustable or to give it a way to be slid back about 3-4 inches?

Thanks in advance.

Please permit an Old Codger to ask you a question.

...Is there some way to put a Driver backrest on my 2003 Heritage with stock seat without having to buy a new seat??

Sorry for the bother!

Hillbilly Ed

Apr 22, 2014 | 06:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by woodsietx

Does there exist an adjustable backrest for a 2008 Heritage? I currently use the stock backrest with detachable rails. I'd like to keep the detach feature.

The Harley catalog doesn't appear to have anything adjustable for Softails...

There is this from HD and it indicates that it fits an '08 Heritage.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-sideplate-kit

You could probably use your stock uprights and backrest pad.

Apr 22, 2014 | 06:57 PM

woodsietx

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Thanks for the reply Mathis. I meant for the passenger. DUH ME!!! I'll edit the first post.

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There is this from HD and it indicates that it fits an '08 Heritage.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-sideplate-kit

You could probably use your stock uprights and backrest pad.

I missed this item completely. Thanks. I'll look at it.

Anyone know of a way to move a tour-pak back?

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Apr 22, 2014 | 07:03 PM

woodsietx

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Please permit an Old Codger to ask you a question.

...Is there some way to put a Driver backrest on my 2003 Heritage with stock seat without having to buy a new seat??

Sorry for the bother!

Hillbilly Ed

A guy where I work found one. Let me see if I can find the place he bought it and get back to you.

Apr 22, 2014 | 08:51 PM

woodsietx

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Ultimate seats was suggested as a seat supplier and I found this:

http://www.ultimateseats.ca/HarleyFL...cationKit.html

Anyone ever use it?

I should drop this in the touring forum even though I want to use it on my softail.