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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 08:13 AM
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I have a Grasshopper that I don't use anymore! I'll be in Santa Rosa for the night it was on my RK until I picked up another bike! I will let you have it for cheap! I'll be heading up there this afternoon! Leaving San Jose around 12. Text me and I'll bring it if your interested.
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 10:22 AM
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Thanks for the offer Ranger Rick. After all the replies, I decided to go with the HD adjustable back rest and Road King pad.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 10:53 AM
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I think you'll be happy with the HD adjustable backrest. A buddy has it on his King.

I rode the King x-country for him on a move when he was deployed. I like to move around on the seat between gas stops and the backrest can adjust to your position on the fly.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 11:05 AM
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I saw my first bike with a rider backrest in 1984. Bought one in the middle of a 3000 mile trip out west and installed it at the dealership where I purchased it. Haven't ridden a mile without one since. Decide which model you want and buy it!! Best upgrade for a touring bike ever.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 11:05 AM
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Picked up my bike from the detailer and the backrest was not mounted. Wow, that sucked! Put the backrest back on as soon as I got home. Much better now....
 
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 08:43 PM
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I've had the same non-adjustable Harley back rest on my last 4 bikes.

It will fit many years of touring bikes, don't listen to the parts guys.

I have two bulged disks and it helps on short rides and long rides.

I even mounted my Harley backseat bag on it on my last trip. Just slips right over it.
 
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