Riders Backrest Bend
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From: Marion, OH
Riders Backrest Bend
Hey all I have read a bunch of posts about bending that worthless riders backrest that I just paid $200+ for but I am a little unsure where to make the bend. I have the non adjustable with the rods. How far up the rods do I make the bend closer to the backrest or closser to the bottom.
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Phil
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Phil
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From: Marion, OH
RE: Riders Backrest Bend
Thanks Guys I am not sure how to bend mine a know some guys that own a machine shop, do you think they could do it there. How far did you bend 5deg, 10deg
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Phil
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Phil
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RE: Riders Backrest Bend
ORIGINAL: dragonx
I have the non adjustable with the rods. How far up the rods do I make the bend closer to the backrest or closser to the bottom.
I have the non adjustable with the rods. How far up the rods do I make the bend closer to the backrest or closser to the bottom.
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RE: Riders Backrest Bend
LOL...
Don't you wish we could get warnings like this anytime we are about to screw up?
It would make life so much easier...
lp
Don't you wish we could get warnings like this anytime we are about to screw up?
It would make life so much easier...
lp
ORIGINAL: MACK
YOU ARE HEADING DOWN THE ROAD OF SCREWING UP.
YOU ARE HEADING DOWN THE ROAD OF SCREWING UP.
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From: Marion, OH
RE: Riders Backrest Bend
Please let me know how I am screwing up. I have adjusted the allen screw out as far as it will go in fact it isn't even in the backrest right now. As I see it it doesn't fit, I would take it back but I don't see any other backrests that match the stock seat. I read the washer thread but dont really understand what is going on there. It seems that the two main mounting points are the two main bolts in the bracket. If I put washers on the front bracket to tip it back it seems like I will just bend the front bracket when I tighten up the two rear mounts. Am I missing something? Please tell me there is an easier way 'cause I am all about doing anything that is easier. Maybe someone who has done the washer mod could give me more complete directions.
Thanks
Phil
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Phil
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RE: Riders Backrest Bend
Just to clairify..I don't think you are screwing up. But I do think you might want to think about returning the one you have and trying out the adjustable one.
I'm 5'9" 200 pounds and the thing pushes me up too far. I could only image you sitting on the tank...like you said.
lp
I'm 5'9" 200 pounds and the thing pushes me up too far. I could only image you sitting on the tank...like you said.
lp