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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 07:22 AM
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You might want to check into this backrest by Kuryakyn.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 06:05 AM
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You might want to check into this backrest by Kuryakyn.
that is really cool. I'd like to see more pictures of its adjustability so I emailed kuryakyn. I'll keep everyone posted. For the price of it though it may be cheaper to have one made. Lol
 
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 06:21 AM
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looks like folded forward he would still have to get over the cushion. There are several review videos on youtube.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 06:37 AM
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That is an install video. toward the end, he accidently pulls it all the way out. So, that looks like exactly what we were saying.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by sabunimwil@gmail.com
For the price of it though it may be cheaper to have one made.
True, but isn't she worth it?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by RKZen
True, but isn't she worth it?
you mean the girl or the bike?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 09:49 AM
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I'm not sure about the passenger backrest, but Corbin seats have backrests that fold forward for the rider. May want to check on that
 
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 09:56 AM
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I just asked, and they said no, so scratch that idea
 
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 11:18 AM
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Has he tried swinging his leg forward to get on? Works for me, and I can even get on with the drivers backrest. Getting off, I stand up, then hop a step away from the bike then pull my leg over.
 
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