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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Ok im in the market for a backrest for my 05 ultra.

im thinking of the adjustable one from hd the 300$ one.. any one have this or any others that can give me pros/cons of them

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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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I've owned several different backrests. For the money the manual one is fine. The adjustable one with the hard mounted lever is nice but the mounting flange over time falls apart. For me with all of the backrests they don't lean far enough back. I have to heat them up and bend them for some added room.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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I have the Harley standard comfort stitch one and it is comfortable.


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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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I don't have one yet but the Mustang one is supposedly far more adjustable than the HD one, fits the stock seat and cost's $259.00.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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i had the fixed rider backrest.... didnt like it. however, everybodys body is different
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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I have the Harley adjustable one onme SG. I love it.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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I have the adjustable one on my ultra. I like changing posistions while on a long ride. That's why it's adjustable. I don't just set it and forget.
 
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I have the adjustable HD comfort stitch on my RKC. I have no complaints about it. Bought mine forabout $230 from Zanotti's.
 
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I had both Harley backrests and did not like either one. They both pushed me ahead too far. My suggestion is going with a Mustang seat with their back rest. I am sure happy with this set up.
 
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I just got the Harley adjustable one on Ebay - brand new for just a bit over 200. Pretty good deal I thought. Great addition to my ultra - would highly reccommend it.
 
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