Changing angle of backrest
Tourer
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From: Southern NH
RE: Changing angle of backrest
I put tape on the tubes to protect the finish, put each tube in a vise and with a piece of pipe I bent the tubes just a bit until I found the spot that allowed me to have the Allen head set screw that adjust the tilt to behalf way. This way I can go a bit in either direction with adjusting the tilt. It worked just fine. Don't forget the tape otherwise you might have to use touch up paint.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Seattle, WA
RE: Changing angle of backrest
ORIGINAL: pab
I took my HD backrestoff, returned it to the dealer, and then ordered a Mustang backrest. It adjusts & pivots at the point where the shaft connects with the backrest pad, just enough to accomodate different back sides. I had one on a Superglide, and now I have one on my EGC. If it's not too late to return it to the dealer, you might consider this option.
I took my HD backrestoff, returned it to the dealer, and then ordered a Mustang backrest. It adjusts & pivots at the point where the shaft connects with the backrest pad, just enough to accomodate different back sides. I had one on a Superglide, and now I have one on my EGC. If it's not too late to return it to the dealer, you might consider this option.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Brentwood, Tennessee
RE: Changing angle of backrest
I was able to use the Mustang backrest with the MOCO saddle on my 07 EGC because the EG saddle comes with a slot that is there for a backrest post. On a Supergide I once had, to use a backrest I had to buy aspecial saddle that would accomodate a backrest. I went with Mustang because some friends had bought Corbin saddles & backrests, and I didn't like the Corbins. They felt a little hard/stiff.So, I gave the Mustang saddle & backrest a try. Both were excellent products. Look up Mustang on the web, get their 800 number & give them a call. They're good folks & can tell you exactly what you need. Good luck.
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