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Sep 22, 2007 | 10:14 PM

#21

R1Geezrglide

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From: Waco TX, Tx-Prev Chicago

RE: drivers backrest

I had the 'cheaper' HD one and for me, it was miserable. Now I am 6'1" it simply was not made for taller folks. However, the mods that Baltimorebook describes above would have probably helped.

May 23, 2008 | 09:34 PM

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Biker Vet

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RE: drivers backrest

I , like many of you was not pleased with the position of the rider backrest. I also was not comfortable heating the rods & bending them back. I ride a Road King 08 & was puzzled by the engineering that went into this device. Either they are trying to make one device fit several types of bikes (& not doing a very good job at least on the road king) or they are assuming that everyone stays with stock bars & is leaning a bit forward. So, I read on a post about turning the bracket around the way. that the instructions say not to & it works great! I was able to move it back a notch & position it perfectly. I may or may not weld a tab on the front to anchor to the bike. I weigh @ 160# & really do not put undue stress on the rest.
This is my first post although I have been reading this forum since buying my bike. This forum is awesome! I have learned so much & avoided potential pitfalls. I just bought some chubby 517 bars to be installed. Reading posts on this forum really helped me make a decision. Surprisingly, the dealer was not very helpful with this even though they stand to benefit most.

May 23, 2008 | 09:37 PM

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PA SILVERBACK

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From: Meadville PA

RE: drivers backrest

Had My Backrest on for 20 Miles.. Took it off and gve it away.. I think if I was a Bit smaller, It would have been More comfortable

May 23, 2008 | 11:09 PM

#24

SgtThump

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From: St. Louis, MO

RE: drivers backrest

I don't have a bad back, but my bike came with the adjustable riders backrest and let me tell you something... It is mother f'ing comfortable! Holy hell, I had no idea it would be that nice. Wow...

May 24, 2008 | 01:08 AM

#25

Biker Vet

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RE: drivers backrest

Is the adjustable backrest easity removable? I bought the standard one because the dealer said it was not easily removable.

May 24, 2008 | 06:33 AM

#26

Texas Fat Boy

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From: ST. Louis

RE: drivers backrest

I have the adjustable one. I change it all the time going down the rode.
More support or more room, change it on the fly.

Click here forone style.
HDmakes a style for any HD seat with the slot in the middle.

Just type in Adjustable Rider Backrest in the HD web site search box.

May 24, 2008 | 06:36 AM

#27

Trock

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From: Missouri

RE: drivers backrest

Quote:

ORIGINAL: Biker Vet

Is the adjustable backrest easity removable? I bought the standard one because the dealer said it was not easily removable.

I assume you mean to remove it when you sell the bike? If so it's a 15 min job to remove. I just took mine off a couple days ago. Your dealer don't know what he's talking about

3 bolts to remove the bracket, fish the cable through and remove 1 other bolt. No problem

May 24, 2008 | 07:49 AM

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Texas Fat Boy

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RE: drivers backrest

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ORIGINAL: Biker Vet

Is the adjustable backrest easity removable? I bought the standard one because the dealer said it was not easily removable.

If you are talking about just poping it out, then yes, it actually pops out easier than the non-adjustable one.
I think my sales guy told me the same thing (that is wasn't)
then I saw a guy in the parking lot with one and he showed how easy it was to take out.