Drivers backrest
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Akron ohio
get the Harley fixed backrest. I’ve used it on all my bikes and the cvo’s come with a fixed backrest. The mounting bracket has 3 positions so you can be as close or as far away from the tank as you want plus it has an adjustable set screw behind the pad that sets the tilt. Once you dial it in, you will be good to go.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Upstate SC
I use the HD Adjustable and to me it was worth the extra $$. Different seating position, different seats, single, two up, etc... gives you more position choices when you need it.
Road Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: Between purgatory and retirement
I use the fixed backrest and am happy with it. At the time I bought it many I knew chose the adjustable, and complained about it.
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
The H-D fixed mount is 52587-09 for your year bike here. The adjustable is 52593-09A here. Then get the appropriate backrest pads.
I use the adjustable on my King. I like to adjust the backrest while I'm riding on long trips, especially when I go from tank-to-tank hauls. The install is quite easy and here are some pics of an install made easy. If you're one of those set-it-and-forget-it types, then the fixed might be better.
I use the adjustable on my King. I like to adjust the backrest while I'm riding on long trips, especially when I go from tank-to-tank hauls. The install is quite easy and here are some pics of an install made easy. If you're one of those set-it-and-forget-it types, then the fixed might be better.
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Joined: May 2018
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From: Las Vegas
The HD fixed backrest will fold forward and stay horizontal, the adjustable won't. This mattered to me because my knees don't work so well any more, and I can't just kick my leg up over the seat foot first. With the fixed backrest I can fold it down and throw my leg up and over it easily.
