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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 08:09 AM
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I purchased a 2018 Ultra Limited CVO and have taken 2 long trips on the bike. The seat is awful and after much thought I've decided to go with the Corbin Seat replacement complete with heater. Has anyone ever removed the passenger backrest and have any tips?

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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 12:19 PM
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I like it better than my mustang.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 12:59 PM
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Corbin makes awesome seats, I'm on my 6th.

Removing and installing the passenger backrest is fairly simple with only 3 bolts. Open the tourpack lid, support the lid, remove the nuts and you're done. Install in reverse order using hardware from Corbin. Just take your time and be careful around your paint.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 01:14 PM
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Thanks for the advice. Sounds easy enough. Did you change to a Corbin on your Ultra?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 05:23 PM
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I have a Corbin with the factory backrest, it doesn't match but I deal with it for what a Corbin backrest costs.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 05:49 PM
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My bike is an older model, but I also have Corbin seat and tourpak backrest. They match and installation is easy!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 07:57 PM
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I would spring the few extra dead presidents for the fire and ice. The AC is wonderful!
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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 05:06 AM
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I considered the fire and ice but the only problem I see is the heat is on/off for both riders. My wife always has hers on and I rarely use mine.
 
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Thanks for the advice. Sounds easy enough. Did you change to a Corbin on your Ultra?
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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 11:39 AM
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Kinda off topic but are you interested in selling the stock seat? and is it heated?
 
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