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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 11:29 AM
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I want to add a rider backrest to my 07 Road King but I don't want to spend big bucks on the Harley OEM. Does anybody have a recommendation on an aftermarket brand that works well and isn't overpriced? Thanks up front.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 11:59 AM
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I looked on ebay and got a great deal on mine. If your not in any hurry you might get a pretty good deal if you can wait
 
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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 12:25 PM
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I got mine from Kuryakyn. Works great. Don't think you want to go too cheap with this item.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 12:48 PM
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I just put a Grasshopper backrest on my Electra Glide this winter. Only have a few short trips using it but it seems pretty comfortable. Price was right less than $80 bucks I believe.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2020 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by I Like Pie
I want to add a rider backrest to my 07 Road King but I don't want to spend big bucks on the Harley OEM. Does anybody have a recommendation on an aftermarket brand that works well and isn't overpriced? Thanks up front.
What's the P/N on the backrest you want? I have the fully adjustable backrest I purchased for my 2015 Street Glide and never used.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 05:16 AM
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Mustang! !
 
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 05:54 AM
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+1 on the Grasshopper. I got mine last year, put 7K on it; very comfortable, low cost ($80,00 shipped),good quality.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by hooter57
I just put a Grasshopper backrest on my Electra Glide this winter. Only have a few short trips using it but it seems pretty comfortable. Price was right less than $80 bucks I believe.
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+1 on the Grasshopper. I got mine last year, put 7K on it; very comfortable, low cost ($80,00 shipped),good quality.
+2 on Grasshopper. Inexspensive and works well.
 
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Wow, I never saw this grasshopper backrest, looks pretty good for the price...does it stay in well, looks like it just slides in?
ive Gita HD one and like it but this is pretty neat.
 
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Originally Posted by Notgrownup
Wow, I never saw this grasshopper backrest, looks pretty good for the price...does it stay in well, looks like it just slides in?
ive Gita HD one and like it but this is pretty neat.
I have one on my 2013 SG. It stays in place just fine and works great. I'm happy with it, especially the price
 
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