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Old Jul 8, 2020 | 09:36 AM
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What happens if you turn it backwards and just make a longer anchoring bracket?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2020 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by daves31
What happens if you turn it backwards and just make a longer anchoring bracket?
Well I have not tried that.... but I have spent hours trying to make this work......
I think we need more people to tell the MoCo you ****ed up!
 
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Well I have not tried that.... but I have spent hours trying to make this work......
I think we need more people to tell the MoCo you ****ed up!
How did the MoCo "f" up? You're putting an aftermarket item on it. Like I said, Genuine HD parts fit. I've never had a single issue on numerous HD backrests
 
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Originally Posted by Jed Clampett
How did the MoCo "f" up? You're putting an aftermarket item on it. Like I said, Genuine HD parts fit. I've never had a single issue on numerous HD backrests
No I bought a genuine MOCO mount....
 
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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Tarkus60
No I bought a genuine MOCO mount....
I see the mount is HD, is the backrest aftermarket? It looks like it. Trying to help.....
 
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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 08:10 AM
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Yes the backrest is a ebay item. I removed the adjusting screw. Without bending the backrest I don't see how it would work.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 10:01 AM
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You may have to do what I did after buying an Ebay backrest. Put it on the shelf and buy one from HD. Good luck!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 05:02 PM
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I had that backrest and mount but for my 13 King, but was all H-D. It mounted and fit fine. I sold it as I wanted to adjust on the fly, so I got the adjustable version. Quite happy now.

I agree with Jed. Better to get the real stuff.
 
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I have a Mustang driver backrest that was used a couple of rides! Purchased a new seat and backrest and boxed that the Mustang! If interested let know.
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Originally Posted by Tarkus60
Yes the backrest is a ebay item. I removed the adjusting screw. Without bending the backrest I don't see how it would work.
So heat it and bend it. You ain’t gonna be out of pocket much if you muck it up.

I have the HD adjustable one and have been toying with bending mine back a hair or two.
 
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