Back rest for a big guy.
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Road Master
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From: Elk Mound, WI
Back rest for a big guy.
All,
I've tried both the Harley adjustable backrest and the standard backrest with my stock seat and can't get them to work. They push me too far up on the tank. I'm a bigger guy - 300 lb at 5'10". What options do I have to be back a bit from the tank if using a backrest? Is there anyone else out there that's ran into this particular issue? Any feedback would be great.
I've tried both the Harley adjustable backrest and the standard backrest with my stock seat and can't get them to work. They push me too far up on the tank. I'm a bigger guy - 300 lb at 5'10". What options do I have to be back a bit from the tank if using a backrest? Is there anyone else out there that's ran into this particular issue? Any feedback would be great.
Tourer
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6' and 330lbs. I bought a mustang solo wide and with the pillion attached it gives great lower back support and no sliding off the back. I like the looks without the pillion but the comfort with the pillion installed is great. The seat sits you back 1.5" from stock on a SG.
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Road Captain
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From: Clovis, CA
Take your adjustable backrest down to an upholsterer and have him remove a good portion of the padding making it thinner. You'll gain at least 2 inches there. I'm 5'11" at 280 and this seems to work. I do have it adjusted all the way back, but I have a spine protector in my jacket that tends to force me forward a bit. I also had the guy add a handle and an elastic pocket for my wife's cellphone.
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From: Bellevue, NE
I have owned both the adjustable and non-adjustable HD backrests. I had to bend the rods on both of them to make them work for me.
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