View Poll Results: Which Rider Backrest Kit do you have experience with and would recommend?

Choice A.) Rider Backrest Mounting Kit, P/N: 52589-09A

40.00%

Choice B.) Adjustable Riders Backrest Mounting Kit, P/N: 52596-09A

53.33%

Niether: I've tried both and they're not worth the trouble!

6.67%

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Jul 17, 2015 | 08:15 AM

#11

Likketysplit

Cruiser

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 177

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From: Southern Ontario

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Chester

I vote for a blond with big ****. That's the perfect backrest.

This is a wise man.

Jul 17, 2015 | 08:55 AM

#12

05UltraBob

Road Master

Joined: Sep 2010

Posts: 1,138

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From: Littleton CO

I have used both on various Ultras. They both work just as well for me once installed. I currently have the adjustable one, but I have never changed the adjustment. The main reason I have it is that it is more easily removed from the bike. I have a weak right hand, due to the fact I broke it, and cannot grip the non-adjustable one tight enough to remove it without pain! I mean actual hand pain! So I had to step up to the adjustable for the shear ease of it's removal.
I purchased it on eBay for $175.00 shipped. If you are willing to be patient and wait for a deal you can get one for the same price or less as the non-adjustable model.

Jul 17, 2015 | 09:24 AM

#13

tpcowfish

Road Warrior

Joined: Sep 2013

Posts: 1,926

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From: ohio

I had the adjustable, was Good, now have mustangs adjustable, like it better, either one is decent

Jul 17, 2015 | 09:33 AM

#14

shooter5074

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: Jan 2011

Posts: 2,590

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From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians

I have "A" on my Road Glide. My wife has "B" on her Road Glide. Her backrest flexes when I lean back against it. Mine is nice and solid feeling.

I have 3 fused vertebrae at the base of my spine, so the added support is a must.

Last edited by shooter5074; Jul 17, 2015 at 09:36 AM.

Jul 17, 2015 | 09:33 AM

#15

son of the hounds

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Aug 2011

Posts: 5,286

Likes: 3,431

From: Idaho Panhandle

Had both, prefer the non-adjustable as the mount has mounting holes drilled so I can move the entire unit back. The adjustable leans back, but from a single pivot point that if it works is great, but if too far forward, makes it hard to adjust properly. If I had the adjustable again, I'd probably drill new mounting holes and move it back an inch.
Had a grasshopper as well, worked okay but both H-D are better.

Jul 18, 2015 | 09:44 AM

#16

dixonk

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Joined: Jul 2015

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From: Edmond, OK

I have the adjustable on my Ultra. Love every minute of it. I have a really bad back and before having the backrest my mid to lower back would be screaming eventually shifting to between my shoulder blades as well. Now I have no back pain. The instructions for the adjustable backrest flat out suck. But once you take a look at it, it goes on fairly easy. No parts of the bike have to be modified to make it work. I will say make sure the bike is cool if you have big hands as working around that hot rear cylinder was no fun for my hands. I actually use the adjustment quite a bit while riding. For around town riding I like it more upright. When I get out on the interstate I like to lean it back a bit.

Jul 18, 2015 | 10:12 AM

#17

zoozoo

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Rider Backrest - Decisions - Decisions - Your Input Requested

I have the adjustable and love it. If wife rides on the back I remove it and lean up against her.

Jul 18, 2015 | 02:30 PM

#18

acchd

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: Apr 2008

Posts: 3,002

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From: Charlotte Metro

I only use backrest for very long extended trips. I used the HD adjustable one(#2) on a 4400 mile ride out west once. I liked the HD backrest and it had plenty of adjustability more than any I know of. My only grip with the HD adj was when boarding the bike the backrest wouldn't retract fully flat for mounting bike. I no longer have the HD and now have the Mustang. The Mustang will lay down flat which I like.