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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 08:38 PM
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I'm new to having a rider backrest and can't decide on a sweet spot position. It's a Mustang backrest that fits into the seat receptacle.
It can be moved up or down and has a thumb screw to move it forward or back.
I'd like to hear what position most riders prefer their backrest.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 09:07 PM
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I couldn't get comfortable on mine when I installed it. I eventually went all the way down and a couple of turns on the screw then just had to go out and ride as much as possible and my back got used to it and now I'm comfy. I think the backrest pad needs to get broke in to where it's not putting pressure in one small spot on your back.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 09:23 PM
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I couldn't get comfortable on mine when I installed it. I eventually went all the way down and a couple of turns on the screw then just had to go out and ride as much as possible and my back got used to it and now I'm comfy. I think the backrest pad needs to get broke in to where it's not putting pressure in one small spot on your back.
Yes, that's how I feel now. I've even considered getting it modified from Mean City Cycles with Memory foam. Think that would be a good idea?
 
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