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Apr 11, 2015 | 12:44 PM

clarktahoe1

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From: lake tahoe, nevada

road glide back rest

I have recently purchased a 2011 road glide w/ hard bags and (both sides and top)and was looking into driver back rest. I saw a road glide with the same set up as mine and I noticed the driver had moved his passenger backrest forward still attached to the hard bag an was using that as a back rest.
Has anyone out there done this and if so how?

Apr 11, 2015 | 01:54 PM

riteway

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Originally Posted by clarktahoe1

I noticed the driver had moved his passenger backrest forward still attached to the hard bag an was using that as a back rest.

Are you talking about the tour pac moving forward?

Apr 11, 2015 | 02:35 PM

clarktahoe1

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Road Glide back rest

Thanks for replying Riteway
The picture you sent is exactly what I am looking for.
I take it there is a mounting kit for this?
I am getting ready to run a ship up to Alaska and I am in and out of communication but I will reply to all as soon as I can.

Thanks, Clark

Apr 11, 2015 | 02:57 PM

riteway

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The bracket you need is this one....
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...326009--1#tabs
A few things to keep in mind
1.Are you already set up for detach as this is a detatchable option.
2.This may NOT clear your seat that you have and you may have to go with a solo seat.
3.If you arnt set up for deatchable and not sure of your seat i would hightly suggest getting an adjustable back rest. That is what i use and im very happy with it...
This is the bracket...
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...59609a--1#tabs
This is one pad option..there are a few...If you decide to go this route (EZ) do it yourself install you might check classifieds here...
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...r-backrest-kit
Good Luck!!!! Tim...
P.S. I love Tahoe...Been many times skiing and such..AND Welcome to HDF!!!!

Last edited by riteway; Apr 11, 2015 at 07:07 PM.

Apr 12, 2015 | 10:10 AM

usraptor

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This is the bracket...
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...59609a--1#tabs
This is one pad option..there are a few...If you decide to go this route (EZ) do it yourself install you might check classifieds here...
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...r-backrest-kit
Good Luck!!!! AND Welcome to HDF!!!!

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I had this exact same bracket and pad installed on my '13 RGU when I purchased it. Absolutely love it and especially the fact that you can adjust the angle/pressure of the back rest to your individual needs. I highly recommend it. Can't believe I rode all this years without one.
Welcome to the Forum from Utah.

Apr 12, 2015 | 10:36 AM

clarktahoe1

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The response on this site is amazing. A quick shout out to RITEWAY and USRAPTOR for their info and response. I wish I had checked this sight out a while ago. I am coming up on 40 years of riding and my job takes me all over the world and I have found the brotherhood of riders are a tight, have your back group no matter what country I am in. This life is tough enough but to have a group you can constantly rely on can sure smooth out the bumps in the road.