Aftermarket Passenger Backrests
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Aftermarket Passenger Backrests
I have been debating if I should get a "aftermarket" passenger backrest or the HD "wallet buster" backrest. Reviews of both are hit and miss. Whats everyone thoughts?
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I have an adjustable aftermarket from a guy near SF on ebay
Love it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adjustab...item20e923559d
Love it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adjustab...item20e923559d
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I really like my HD adjusting backrest but recently my friend was in the want for one but couldn't pony up the loot for the HD. I came across the site of Grasshopper limited that sells seats for most bikes for just under a hundred bucks.
Well it came and the install on his 2014 Ultra was a snap. And I have to say, not a bad backrest for the money. Worth a look.
Well it came and the install on his 2014 Ultra was a snap. And I have to say, not a bad backrest for the money. Worth a look.
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I have an adjustable aftermarket from a guy near SF on ebay
Love it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adjustab...item20e923559d
Love it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adjustab...item20e923559d
I have been looking at that one. Can you easily remove the luggage rack? Looks like 4 small bolts? Is the lean angle adjustable in small increments or does it only have a couple of positions?
It seems good since it requires only the smaller 2 point dock (looks better then the 4 imo) and will cost less then buying a 4 point and back rest and separate luggage rest.
I really like my HD adjusting backrest but recently my friend was in the want for one but couldn't pony up the loot for the HD. I came across the site of Grasshopper limited that sells seats for most bikes for just under a hundred bucks.
Well it came and the install on his 2014 Ultra was a snap. And I have to say, not a bad backrest for the money. Worth a look.
Well it came and the install on his 2014 Ultra was a snap. And I have to say, not a bad backrest for the money. Worth a look.
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In the past I've just searched on eBay for the Harley passenger backrest part numbers and been very pleased with what I've gotten from a price and quality perspective. Knock off, stolen or used, whatever, always seem to be quite good.
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