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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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Seen this backrest on ebay, you don't use side plates and it attaches to the rear seat bolt, looks pretty cool, anyone try or seen this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPORT...spagenameZWDVW

Wondering if it's anygood?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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Price is too high.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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yep the hualin *** sissy bar/backrest there is some one on here that has one said the bracket was fine but the pad that actually is made by harley blows cost you 199.99 if you order it directly from them
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Here's a picture of it on WVHogRider's scoot:
https://www.hdforums.com/albumtn.aspx?size=mid&imgpath=20934-asppg_Sr892033577.jpg
I think it looks pretty cool myself. If I go with a sissy bar it'll probably be one of these.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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thats my plans as soon as i get it back from the shop
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Doesn't support the back; just keeps the girlfriend on the backfrom wanting to ride longer because of no back support. Even 19 year old's need back support.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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I'll stick with the good oldfashioned sissybar. I can lift my bike with my bar. Solid as a rock.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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ORIGINAL: smag

Doesn't support the back; just keeps the girlfriend on the backfrom wanting to ride longer because of no back support. Even 19 year old's need back support.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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It's only $159.00 with the pad, why do you think it's too much money? I think it looks a lot cleaner than your regular sissybar and comes on and off in a snap. Hey I want my gf to hold on to me when we ride the backrest just gives her the security of not sliding off the back. I'm sure it has to give the back some kind of break.
 
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