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Old May 15, 2013 | 05:20 AM
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Default Quality Backrest for an '06

Just bought a XLC Sportster 1200 and I am looking for a reasonably priced (> or = $100) backrest for my 5', 100lb wife. I have the touring seat on there now. I would prefer chrome. Any suggestions?
 
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Old May 15, 2013 | 05:41 AM
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http://www.khromewerks.com/
got the 7 1/2 round & like it a lot, the pad is narrow which gives gf another inch or so of wiggle room.
Also got the Bantam but gf finds pad too thick.
not detachable however
 
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Old May 17, 2013 | 04:21 AM
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Do you want to go fixed or detachable?

For either you'll need sideplates, sissybar and pad. Add the docking kit for detachable.

Only way to stay under $100 is probably used from ebay and even that will be hard if you need all the parts. Check your local CL, swap meets or the for sale section here.
 
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Old May 17, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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I paid about 160 for mine... Detachable from bay with hardware! The rack I added later ($35)

 
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