which drivers backrest for stock seat?
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Long Beach,Wa.
RE: which drivers backrest for stock seat?
ORIGINAL: sewerat
I have the fixed and it workd fine. To mount it all you do is take the seat off, bolt the bracket to the fender and reinstall the seat putting the backrest in place. the adjustable one needs a bit more effort put into it for install. They do come forward for the passenger to get on and off, just a little bit.
I have the fixed and it workd fine. To mount it all you do is take the seat off, bolt the bracket to the fender and reinstall the seat putting the backrest in place. the adjustable one needs a bit more effort put into it for install. They do come forward for the passenger to get on and off, just a little bit.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Nevada
RE: which drivers backrest for stock seat?
I searched this topic and read thatthe fixed backrest has a forward lean, whichcan make it uncomfortable. To correct the problem, someowners shimmed the base of the mountng bracketwith washers. Others bent the mounting bracket in a vise.Is thisnecessary with the fixed model, or has HD changed the design?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Greenwood, IN
RE: which drivers backrest for stock seat?
ORIGINAL: rsofa
To bolt it to the fender do you drill or is there already somewhere to screw it to??
ORIGINAL: sewerat
I have the fixed and it workd fine. To mount it all you do is take the seat off, bolt the bracket to the fender and reinstall the seat putting the backrest in place. the adjustable one needs a bit more effort put into it for install. They do come forward for the passenger to get on and off, just a little bit.
I have the fixed and it workd fine. To mount it all you do is take the seat off, bolt the bracket to the fender and reinstall the seat putting the backrest in place. the adjustable one needs a bit more effort put into it for install. They do come forward for the passenger to get on and off, just a little bit.
JD
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Denver, CO
RE: which drivers backrest for stock seat?
I've got the adjustable on my Road Glide and like it. It moves way forward for the passenger to get on, has a great range of motion, and comes off in about 3 seconds when I want a cleaner look.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Here and There
RE: which drivers backrest for stock seat?
If you can afford the extra $$$ I would go with the adjustable. I use the adjustable with a mustang seat. The adjustability is great and the install is no big deal. In addition, it is easy to adjust while riding and WILL work with heat guards for your thighs.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Midtown Tulsa
RE: which drivers backrest for stock seat?
Go with the adjustable (cable operated). Spend the extra dough or do like me and buy one from a fellow HDF member. It is like driving around in a La Z Boy. Get the biggest and most comfortable one you like. It makes my bike look kind of goofy, but when I put on my stock classic seat, rider's back rest and jet away, it is great..IMO
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