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Feb 16, 2017 | 07:40 PM

#21

DanHappy

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From: Pittsburgh, Pa

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Originally Posted by Waterman1

Dan, I assume you are talking about the Grasshopper. If you go to their website they have 10% off until the end of February.

Yes. Sorry. Hard to pay attention at a meeting and be on here. Not to mention my phone loves to autocorrect some words automatically...

Feb 16, 2017 | 07:41 PM

#22

DanHappy

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From: Pittsburgh, Pa

Also forgot to mention, saving 10% is nice, but I dont like putting my info out there at a site. On Amazon I buy gift cards and do it that way.

Feb 16, 2017 | 08:12 PM

#23

sleighcrane

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From: Parksville B.C.

I have had adjustables on my last two bikes and I rarely if ever move them but nice to have the option

Feb 16, 2017 | 08:16 PM

#24

Nelz

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From: Broken Arrow, OK

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanHappy

I slouch as well. More I look at the grasshopper, does it hit your back or your upper butt?

The Grasshopper on my bike comes up a little on my back, not my hind end.

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Feb 16, 2017 | 08:47 PM

#25

DanHappy

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Originally Posted by Nelz

The Grasshopper on my bike comes up a little on my back, not my hind end.

Good to know. By the pics, it looks reall low. Thanks for the side view pics.

Feb 16, 2017 | 08:56 PM

#26

snafu

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From: Roll Tide

Mustang part number 79610 fits 2009-2017 HD seat or Mustang seat. I have one on my 2009 Ultra. It's adjustable as well.

Feb 17, 2017 | 06:24 AM

#27

josame

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From: Ohio

I have the HD adjustable and really like it. I find that I do like the ability to adjust it on the fly especially on longer rides.

Feb 17, 2017 | 06:50 AM

#28

TheGrandPoohBah

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From: Mountain Top, Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by josame

I have the HD adjustable and really like it. I find that I do like the ability to adjust it on the fly especially on longer rides.

Same here. The adjustable model has a gas shock that pushes it into you, you press the lever and push yourself into it until you find just where you want to be. I rarely adjust mine, mostly on long straights with the cruise set and feet up on the pegs to make a small adjustment if I want to.
The backrest is a big help when you are backing up your bike, especially a small incline. And, it's easy off when you prefer your passenger's double D backrest instead!