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May 16, 2011 | 07:23 PM

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elkhunter719

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From: Kansouri

I went with the Mustang solo w/backrest.

May 16, 2011 | 07:24 PM

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jbyun

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From: North Carolina

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Originally Posted by yancyb

thanks for your reply. it looks like it attaches to the fender rail, correct. looks similar to one i put on a Springer from Kuryakan. take the factory bolts out and in stall with new longer bolts. is this about right.

Only thing to keep in mind is that if you have a detachable luggage rack or a back rest adding that bracket will make it a bit harder to hook those attachments on since the groves get pushed out a bit.

I don't think it's a huge problem but may need to put some elbow grease to bend the hooks outwards a bit.

May 17, 2011 | 07:31 PM

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tidefan60

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Protac backrest pic

Here are some pics I took without the saddlebags.

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May 18, 2011 | 06:51 PM

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yancyb

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From: Trenton, Tn

Thank you so much for the pics. I am sure this is what I will buy for my friend. She will love the thought of riding now with out back pain.

May 18, 2011 | 06:52 PM

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yancyb

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Have a great evening.... Thanks again..

May 18, 2011 | 07:40 PM

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yancyb

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From: Trenton, Tn

It looks like your bolts on the siderails have been changed out for quick disconnects like for a luggage rack..If, so is it a problem connecting because of the brackets for the backrest.

May 18, 2011 | 08:56 PM

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tidefan60

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I am very pleased with the design, quality and comfort for the price I paid for it.
Hope she enjoys it.
Ride safe!

May 18, 2011 | 08:59 PM

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tidefan60

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The bolts were changed out for a quick disconnect backrest, The passenger backrest has to be bent out a little to get back on the bike and the bolts, it make the bolts about 1\8" wider on both sides.

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May 19, 2011 | 07:20 AM

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yancyb

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From: Trenton, Tn

Thanks again for all your help. I really do appreciate you going to the trouble of taking off the bags and taking the pictures. They are a great help. Have a great day.