backrest security
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 870
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From: Transfer, PA
I'll echo the response to not worry about it. I rarely use mine anyway because I find it's a real pain to get in there and R/I it.
The common thief probably doesn't know how to operate it, and lets all just assume that Harley riders won't steal from one another. (Yeah, I know)
The common thief probably doesn't know how to operate it, and lets all just assume that Harley riders won't steal from one another. (Yeah, I know)
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,145
Likes: 6,168
From: SE Michigan
I never worry about it, and never a problem. And I live in the Detroit area. If someone wants it that bad, they can have it. In fact if they have to wrestle with it, I'd just as soon have them take it vs f*ing up my bike in a failed attempt to remove it.
Thieves can take a bunch of stuff pretty easily. My mirrors for example. Quick crescent wrench and they're gone.
I just try not to sweat the small stuff.
Thieves can take a bunch of stuff pretty easily. My mirrors for example. Quick crescent wrench and they're gone.
I just try not to sweat the small stuff.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,784
Likes: 92
From: Michigan
Id be more worried about loosing the whole seat, 1 Phillips screw and its gone. Granted a locking backrest would prevent that too never heard of anyone loosing their backrest to a thief.
My signature series solo seat's backrest is bolted to the main seat so they better bring some wrenches.
My signature series solo seat's backrest is bolted to the main seat so they better bring some wrenches.
Tourer
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 362
Likes: 13
From: Okinawa, Japan
I simply use a zip tie around the push button release rod...almost invisible and a pen knife or wire snip takes it right back off...if you can't push that little black bastard up to release my backrest without a fight might be less of a chance of you fiddling with it...I used to do the same when I lived in West Texas to my truck tailgate...they were getting stolen right and left so I just used a big fat zip tie over the bottom rotating hinges, nobody ever stole my tailgate.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 11,630
Likes: 990
From: NC
I simply use a zip tie around the push button release rod...almost invisible and a pen knife or wire snip takes it right back off...if you can't push that little black bastard up to release my backrest without a fight might be less of a chance of you fiddling with it...I used to do the same when I lived in West Texas to my truck tailgate...they were getting stolen right and left so I just used a big fat zip tie over the bottom rotating hinges, nobody ever stole my tailgate.
I am not a trusting soul.
Zip ties are cheaper than a new backrest and if the wife and I are on a trip, she'll have to ride without one until I could get to a dealer.
I even did this with the windshield on my Road King and Heritages....
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