Driver Backrest
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Kansas
I have one of those I use for my stock two up seat. You get everything you need, and install in 5 minutes tops.
It doesn't come loose, can be slid in and out in seconds.
Yes, it will fit in your saddle bag.
Works as advertised, and is comfortable.
There is no adjustment other than front to back by adjusting the bracket under the seat, so not convenience. However once you find the position that suits you, no need to really.
I new I was going to get a solo with backrest, so for me to spend 2-300 for a Harley backrest on the stock seat seemed absolutely nuts to me.
It doesn't come loose, can be slid in and out in seconds.
Yes, it will fit in your saddle bag.
Works as advertised, and is comfortable.
There is no adjustment other than front to back by adjusting the bracket under the seat, so not convenience. However once you find the position that suits you, no need to really.
I new I was going to get a solo with backrest, so for me to spend 2-300 for a Harley backrest on the stock seat seemed absolutely nuts to me.
I bought one ane have two buddies that bought them. Agree that it is a good product. Very comfortable. Went on a 4600 mile trip last year and was glad i had it. It will fit in the saddlebag. Also the latest one that a friend purchased does in fact adjust fore and aft about an inch. There were some on another post that questioned the durability and thought that support steel would bend. Mine must have a total of 10,000 miles and still looks new. I weigh 260 and push back on it all the time and the steel that supports you that slides into the bracket has never bent. I think it is made of spring steel.
Last edited by Rico Rose; Oct 25, 2014 at 09:58 PM.
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I've got one, you can see it in my sig pic. Very sturdy and comfortable. There's an inch or so adjustability forward or back, but not up or down. Once you slide it in the receiver it stays put. And I agree, it does fit in the saddlebag, no problem.
I picked up one for my Softail. It works well and is very comfortable for me. It is inexpensive. It is not adjustable. While the quality is fine, the finish/seams are not what you see on the more expensive units.
I got the one with a pocket in the back and Mary uses it when on back.
I did not like how it just slid in, so once I knew I was comfortable, I went ahead and drilled a hole and have it locked in place with a bolt/nut.
I got the one with a pocket in the back and Mary uses it when on back.
I did not like how it just slid in, so once I knew I was comfortable, I went ahead and drilled a hole and have it locked in place with a bolt/nut.
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Yes, I agree. I forgot that was how I felt also. It was a simple matter of removing the cover, shaving off about an inch of foam and then stapling the cover back on.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 485
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From: Kansas
I thought so too, so I took the seat back off, and turned the bracket around. That gave me another inch or so back. Luckily mine was on a touring bike and made this possible. Not sure it can be done on a softie bracket or not.