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Old May 30, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Default two seater with backrest...which one?

What recommendation would you have for a double seat and backrest for my 883?
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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My passengers ( wife & daughters) and I love the Sundowner seat. Plenty of back support and just very comfortable.................Mike
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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+1 on the sundowner with the wide backrest
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 01:56 AM
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Default RE: two seater with backrest...which one?

Got the sundowner and tall backrest - no complaints from anyone so far.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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Sundowner, and a 20" plus sissy bar.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 03:18 AM
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Default RE: two seater with backrest...which one?

One more vote for the sundowner.

I personally am not a fan of the bulky looking thing, but if is much more comfortable than the stock. It is much, much, much more comfortable than the stock for the passenger. I also have the quick detach side plates (#53913-04) and a sissy bar (#52735-85).

The detachable side plate will rub on the sundowner. I don't tend to keep it installed when I'm not riding 2-up, but I can see how it may end up damaging the seat in time.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Default RE: two seater with backrest...which one?

Sundowner with the smooth bucket passenger backrest. Doesn't look as good as some of the narrow backrests, but it is more comfortable a gives the passenger more security. It goes well with the Sundowner seat.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Hi

I bought a Sundowner for my Nightster and didn't like the look, although it was definitely comfortable the one time I rode it. It's sitting in a box in my garage. I was going to put it on ebay but would definitely be willing to make somebody who wants it a deal.
 
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If you doing it to comfort her it would be hard to beat my set up I think. Dawn absolutely loves it.
 
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