Anyone have a driver backrest?

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Apr 13, 2013 | 07:36 PM

ryan9977

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From: toms river nj

Anyone have a driver backrest?

Anyone have a seat with a backrest for the rider, what do u got?....do u like it?.....any links oiled be appreciated.....I am thinking about it just for a little more comfort.....I have an 05 1200 with a stock seat....it sucks big time.....I know anything is gonna be an improvement but I figured if I'm gonna spend it , I might consider a backrest while I'm at it.....ryan

Apr 13, 2013 | 07:51 PM

Scuba10jdl

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I believe Mustang offers one. You can check their website and make sure it's available for your year. I rode my grandpa's Electra Glide Ultra Classic that had one, and man was it nice.

They look ugly on a Sportster, which means they've got to be comfy. Fortunately, I'm still a young buck that doesn't have to worry about that.

Apr 13, 2013 | 08:07 PM

86Apes

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Just put a Protac backrest on my '86 sportster. It mounts easily to your shock mounts, over whatever seat you have now and is quick detachable. $145 with shipping

Apr 13, 2013 | 09:09 PM

Rick7938

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I have one for my Mustang Wide Vintage Solo but don't use it. I have bad lower back discs and when I ride with the backrest over sharp bumps, it feels like I am getting hit in back with a hammer. Others experience may vary.

Apr 14, 2013 | 05:38 AM

oldprowler

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I have one for my Mustang Wide Vintage Solo Seat and use it all the time. It took a while (couple hours) to get it properly adjusted (height and angle) to my back but now I would be very hesitant to ride very far without it.