Is there any kits out there to relocate the sissy bar/backrest, and move it back 1/2"-1"? The rear seat extends under the harley detachable backrest, and the woman is a lil cramped back there.

 

Did you figure anything out on this? I am having the same issue due to getting a seat made that seat me 2" further back than stock. The wife is fine with the shorter passenger area but would help if I could move the sissy bar back about 2".

 

Yeah I think I could use that same mod. Maybe someone will make one now that it's been mentioned.

 

http://www.eglidegoodies.com/index.html

Go to the bottom of this page, it moves the passenger sissy bar back 2".
I think it uses the rear mounts for the Tour Pak.

http://www.eglidegoodies.com/id238.html

 

Yes StreetglideOK, had the same trouble with my '98 Road King. I removed the front two bolts & docking washers. Measured back 2" & used a ***** punch to mark the chrome trim. Then drill & tapped two new holes through the chrome & frame under it & put the docking bolts back in & just put bolts in the front holes. Then I cut two pieces of 3'16" metal plate 1 1/2" X about 2 5/8" & drilled to fit the back holes. I had to drill two hole to locate the Schrader valves in. I also dropped the back hole 1/2" & back 2". Dropping the back hole helps the docking hardware clear the edge of the saddle bag lid a little better. Then I removed the metal plates & painted them gloss black & reinstalled them. I just hate giving money to the stealerships. Takes a little effort & careful measuring but I've seen several done that way. I use a # 53011-98 luggage rack for detachable passenger sissy bar & can remove both as easy as the stock set up. And did I mention that my wife loves it! Gave her two more inches.
If you're pretty handy with tools you should be able to do it. Good rainy day project.

 

At least that is an option....expensive one since it looks like you have to replace the sissy bar and add the rear hardware. Even then I would lose my rack if it will not bolt up to the new sissy bar.

Anyone know of any other options?

 

Thanks, any pictures of this mod?

 

I still wish there was a better solution to this.....I need to move the sissybar back 2".

Anyone know who make them for eglidegoodies?

 

I took a torch and heated the sissy bar, and bent it back slightly. Gave me the extra room needed, and cost nothing. The chrome is a little blued now where I heated it, but it doesn't bother me a bit. The only time it's on the bike is when the 'ol lady rides.

 

i just moved the two rear mounting points down to the hole below where they were mounted, so it leaned the backrest back abouy 2", the only problem was it put my luggage rack into my license plate