Rider Backrest
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: West Plam Beach FL
RE: Rider Backrest
My wife was a little cramped because I have the adjustable back rest - installed the George Anderson relocator - now she loves it! BTW - George Anderson - I love his business cards - it says George Anderson - Doer of Things - that is great! I received the relocator 2 days after I ordered it and I know he hadn't recieved my money yet.............great doing business with a guy like that. Easy install!
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: TX
RE: Rider Backrest
My wife loves it, mine is adj but we leave it in 1 postion.
Allot more room when the tour pac is off and the just the back rest is up, but still she feels safe being nesstled in there
Allot more room when the tour pac is off and the just the back rest is up, but still she feels safe being nesstled in there
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 574
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From: New York
RE: Rider Backrest
You guy's probably already know this, but you can gain some room by adjusting the trunk back a few inches on the detachable mount if you have one, as well as there is some adjustment on the detachable mount itself when you assemble it. All in all you can get the tour pak back about 4" if you adjust them both.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: Portland, OR
RE: Rider Backrest
I had the non-adjustable one. Sits to upright for me, I like to lean back more that it allows.
Go to the dealer and try both out. A lot cheaper and easier than buying the fixed and then having to sell it on Ebay.
Go to the dealer and try both out. A lot cheaper and easier than buying the fixed and then having to sell it on Ebay.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Bellevue, NE
RE: Rider Backrest
Windup08, Iset upmy Anderson kit at 1.25 inches back and noticed no difference in handling whatsoever. I've never tried it at 2.5 inches, I thought maybe it would look goofy.
Road Warrior
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RE: Rider Backrest
ORIGINAL: Windup08
stro1965 and Arvid. I have been thinking about the George Anderson relo kit, but have been wondering how much it affects the handling of the bike I just don't think my wife's "chest" is going to give me the back support I've gotten used to, but I really don't want to screw up the balance of the bike since it seems to handle so well right now.
stro1965 and Arvid. I have been thinking about the George Anderson relo kit, but have been wondering how much it affects the handling of the bike I just don't think my wife's "chest" is going to give me the back support I've gotten used to, but I really don't want to screw up the balance of the bike since it seems to handle so well right now.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,314
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RE: Rider Backrest
Thanks for the responses. I will likely be ordering the GA relo kit as soon as I can pry the checkbook out of my wife's hands....she's starting to doubt me when I say "no really honey....this something we really need".
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 805
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From: Rutledge, TN
RE: Rider Backrest
My 5'3", 125 LB wife doesn't mind the driver backrest at all. She even said that she likes to fold hre arms and lean forward on it to rest every now and then. I don't mind being pushed forward either, I'm vertically challenged ya know.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Charlotte Area
RE: Rider Backrest
OK Guys. what about this GA tourpack reloactor and will it work for thos of us who still ride older bikes.? A website or pics or something would help. Also cost?