2008 Rider Backrest Question
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2008 Rider Backrest Question
My new 2008 Ultra just arrived at the dealership (Its still in the crate). I asked them to add a riders backrest to the bike. The sales guy said that there wasn't a rider's backrest available yet that will fit the 2008 Ultra because of the design change to the seat.
Does this sound right? Are there any 2008 Ultra owners that have added a HD rider's backrest to your bike? If so, could you tell me the part number?
thanks
Does this sound right? Are there any 2008 Ultra owners that have added a HD rider's backrest to your bike? If so, could you tell me the part number?
thanks
Cruiser
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From: Tigard, OR
RE: 2008 Rider Backrest Question
I have a 2008 FLHTCU. I installed 52572-03 rider back rest. It works fine, and is very comfortable. It's a challenge to get the thing off and on as the area in the seat where it goes is pretty tight. Other than that I'm delighted.
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From: Tallahassee, Fl
RE: 2008 Rider Backrest Question
Tell them to leave your bike in the crate and go somewhere else because they evidently don't know what they are talking about. I just helped a fried install one on his 105th Ultra Classic and it's the same one I have on my 06 FLHTCI. Buy it, install it yourself, be happy and ride. Congratulations on the new bike.
Cruiser
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From: Dallas
RE: 2008 Rider Backrest Question
My 08 Ultra is in the shop today for 1K service and I sent the adjustable set up from the road Zep package they called me an hour ago and said it wouldn't fit and that there was no current rig available for the 08 yet! Mine is the the universal off the 03 FLHT...Things that make you go HHHMMMM.
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From: Central Arkansas
RE: 2008 Rider Backrest Question
How did you get your Ultra so quick? I read your post where you stated you ordered it, and it would be here around the first of October. Congrats on the new bike, and getting it so quickly.
I'm asking because I paid a deposit on an Ultra on July 16th. The first anticipated ship date was August 24th. The lastest ship date was September 4th. But who knows when it'll get here. The dealer says they can't tell if it's shipped or not.
I'm asking because I paid a deposit on an Ultra on July 16th. The first anticipated ship date was August 24th. The lastest ship date was September 4th. But who knows when it'll get here. The dealer says they can't tell if it's shipped or not.
Cruiser
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From: Dallas
RE: 2008 Rider Backrest Question
I ordered mine 1st of August and received it Aug 17 and that was even special order with ABS ( they had one on the list) and was ridin by the 19th...Is this a great country or what!
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RE: 2008 Rider Backrest Question
When you do a search for accessories for the 2008's - it lists the same backrests as previous years. Sounds like BS to me.
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From: Upstate New York
RE: 2008 Rider Backrest Question
ORIGINAL: reddfinn
How did you get your Ultra so quick? I read your post where you stated you ordered it, and it would be here around the first of October. Congrats on the new bike, and getting it so quickly.
I'm asking because I paid a deposit on an Ultra on July 16th. The first anticipated ship date was August 24th. The lastest ship date was September 4th. But who knows when it'll get here. The dealer says they can't tell if it's shipped or not.
How did you get your Ultra so quick? I read your post where you stated you ordered it, and it would be here around the first of October. Congrats on the new bike, and getting it so quickly.
I'm asking because I paid a deposit on an Ultra on July 16th. The first anticipated ship date was August 24th. The lastest ship date was September 4th. But who knows when it'll get here. The dealer says they can't tell if it's shipped or not.
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From: Plano, Texas
RE: 2008 Rider Backrest Question
ORIGINAL: Opossum
My 08 Ultra is in the shop today for 1K service and I sent the adjustable set up from the road Zep package they called me an hour ago and said it wouldn't fit and that there was no current rig available for the 08 yet! Mine is the the universal off the 03 FLHT...Things that make you go HHHMMMM.
My 08 Ultra is in the shop today for 1K service and I sent the adjustable set up from the road Zep package they called me an hour ago and said it wouldn't fit and that there was no current rig available for the 08 yet! Mine is the the universal off the 03 FLHT...Things that make you go HHHMMMM.