Rider Backrest istallation

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May 17, 2007 | 12:08 AM

Ray66

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Rider Backrest istallation

Hello all
This is my first post to the forum although I have been reading it for some time and have greatly appreciated the shared knowledge and at times the humour.
If I may ask question: I am waiting on delivery of a HD rider backrest to fit my 2002 RKC and Sundowner Seat. Just wondering - are these simple a bolt-on job to either mudguard or seat, or will holes need to be drilled?
Thanks

May 17, 2007 | 08:20 AM

PapaTravis

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RE: Rider Backrest istallation

I don't have one, yet. But YES it is just a simple bolt on. No sweat. I checked it out on a few other rides, and seems simple enough. Some on here say it pushes you more up onto the tank, even using the adjustment screw. A lot of guys here seem to think that just bending the two black bars back a bit does the trick. Who knows, it may be perfect for you the way it is. But if not, you now know how to adjust it, if a few washers don't do it well enough. Why don't you give us without the cashola (right now) some detailed photos of the install. Good luck with it, I am sure you will be much more comfortable, before I am.

May 17, 2007 | 08:34 AM

jbhawley

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RE: Rider Backrest istallation

here is a pic of where the bracket (under the seat) will go once attached. Notice the two big plastic washers on the rear fender. The bracket mounts there and a third mounting point is behind the battery box. Generally you can plan on about 30 minutes to get the backrest installed and adjusted.

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