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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 02:01 PM
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I had a Mustang seat without a backrest. Decided my old back needed one, so I got a Mustang WITH a back rest. Adjustable on the fly while headed down the road. Up and down, forward and backward.
 

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Originally Posted by Puglia10
Those with the grasshopper - can you adjust it up and down at all? I dont think a 5'5" and 6'6" rider would want it at the same height? Looks nice for the price though.
No, just front to back. I'm 6'1" and at 66 yrs of age, I am having a hard time lifting my leg high enough to clear it when I dismount. Other than that, Grasshopper is great. Just wish it was a little lower profile. It measures 7.5 inches high.

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I'm just seeing a pic of a backrest?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2021 | 06:54 AM
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Can’t say enough good things about Grasshopper. Their quality and customer service is the very best.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2021 | 07:19 AM
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I Think I'm going to try the Grasshopper.
Thanks for all the replies.
I'll post on how it fits and works out.
 
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Mustang for me
 
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Old Jun 4, 2021 | 09:56 AM
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You'll love having a backrest. I can go all day on my ElectraGlide with a backrest, but only a few hours on my other bikes without one. .
 
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Originally Posted by roussfam
I'm just seeing a pic of a backrest?
Sorry, text must have gotten dropped.

Harley non-adjustable. Moot, because OP has evidently already decided what he's getting.
 
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