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Sep 26, 2007 | 08:26 PM

#11

curlydee

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From: Western KY

RE: Riders Backrest Bend

I did mine a little at a time till I got it where I wanted it and it did not take much. It is not that big a deal. You have always got nay sayers.

Sep 26, 2007 | 09:23 PM

#12

Punisher

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RE: Riders Backrest Bend

I hear you. I bought one last week, and even all the way down and back this thing has got me pushed up onto the tank!

Sep 26, 2007 | 09:33 PM

#13

glide2005

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RE: Riders Backrest Bend

I bent mine on my 05 and it fills great now.

Sep 26, 2007 | 10:02 PM

#14

wjl24

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From: Ohio

RE: Riders Backrest Bend

Bent mine down as low as I could so I could sit further back in the seat. Feels much better but I still rarely use it.

Sep 27, 2007 | 08:23 AM

#15

dragonx

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RE: Riders Backrest Bend

Can't get the adjustable, no where to mont the adjustment lever I have an 08'. Looks like I am going to do the bend unless someone else has a better option.

Sep 27, 2007 | 08:32 AM

#16

peddler

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RE: Riders Backrest Bend

I had the same issue with the rider backrest. Was going to make major modifications (bend) to mine but read a post on this forum about shimming the bracket and adding washers to the 2 piece metal strap that connects the backrest bracket to the battery box.Works perfectly now as a matter of fact I may have to take a little of the adjustment out of it because it is too far back.

Remember you only need to make a couple/few degrees adjustment to the base bracket and the backrest moves back a significant distance. Jusy my .02.

Sep 27, 2007 | 09:50 AM

#17

dragonx

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RE: Riders Backrest Bend

How do you shim the bracket, I would like to try this but not sure I understand. I can visualize the bracket and the 2 washers but not sure on the shimming.

Sep 27, 2007 | 11:46 AM

#18

msbhvn

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RE: Riders Backrest Bend

Peddler,

Would like to see some pics of your set up. I tried shimming it and adjusting it and it still hits me wrong. I tried bending it with what I had at home to use butwasn't able to phase them. I like using a backrest and would love to get this one right.