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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by baka1969
Fast Eddy Sports offers a hard mounted backrest for around $150.
I really like the looks of that and I like exact it is so easy to take out and put on.....I'd be doing that so I wanted a semi quick release aspect to it.....does anybody know where this permanent mounts go on a sportster?....are they thru the shocks?....or?.....ryan
 
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Deucedog
I have one on a Corbin Gunfighter. It makes long rides a lot more comfortable for me. (I don't like the way the seat looks on my bike though).

You have the Corbin gunfighter and lady. Big difference in looks compared to the original gunfighter. I have one on my sporty and 04 Springer....the gunfighter.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Default luggage backrest

Have you heard about the Kuryakyn Tombstone Bag? If you have a rear sissy bar, it straps to the bar and straps the sides of your fender for stability.
What I like about this one is that is has a pretty high backrest, so you wont feel like you have a rock in the small of your back after several hours of riding. Good luck throwin a leg over this beast if your leathers are 80's tight though.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ku...g/part/KY-4143

It's nice but honestly, I'm leaning more towards the Protac driver backrest.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by canaan canam
afternoon would like to know how you like that tour pac .bought one have not installed it yet
It's very functional , but not very pretty. I think it would look better if i had licks swing arm bags on there.
 
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