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Old Sep 25, 2021 | 09:42 PM
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Anyone using a Grasshopper back rest on a touring bike? I had one on an earlier (non touring) bike and loved it. Any recommendations for a backrest for my new Street Glide?

PS: I’m still rocking the stock seat and really don’t mind it so far.

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Old Sep 25, 2021 | 10:06 PM
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I have one on my RK.

It works fine for solo ride but don't think it works for 2 up as the pad is about 3", doesn't have enough room for a passenger.




 
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Old Sep 25, 2021 | 10:33 PM
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I have a grasshopper and really like it.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2021 | 06:47 AM
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I have one as well and really like it. Mine wife has no issue with it when riding two up.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2021 | 07:06 AM
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Had HD's fixed on former Street Glide and it matches seat (pattern). Of course, HD price is a bit $pendy, but Grasshopper is cheaper & have on current 2020 Heritage. Only complaint is black coating (seems like powdercoat) came off stem w/i a year. Still works & mostly cosmetic + unseen, but mine did peel off rather quick and they don't really have a warranty beyond 30-day money back guarantee.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2021 | 07:13 AM
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I had one on my Heritage and also have one on my Street Glide......Love it
 
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Old Sep 26, 2021 | 08:24 AM
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Works great on my EG Classic, wouldn't leave home without it. Really helps my back on longer rides
 
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Old Sep 26, 2021 | 08:03 PM
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Have one on my Ultra Limited and love it, wife has plenty of room. Lots cheaper than any of the others and seems to be holding up just fine.
 
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I've had mine on 3 bikes so far, love it, take it off when wife rides and use her for my backrest, nice big cushions......
 
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Old Sep 27, 2021 | 08:02 PM
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Yup, works great
 
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