What height backrest on 08 SG?
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
From: Charlottetown Prince Edward Island
What height backrest on 08 SG?
Waiting till March for my SG to land. I need a backrest for wife/kids. I think the low height definitely looks best IMO, by a buddy of mine with a RoadGlide said I may have a problem with the occasional use of a T bag. He had a mid height and still had his T bag rub the tops of his saddlebags??(I know he has an HD bag, but not sure which one).Does the type/style of the bag matter?-I don't plan to use it more than a couple of times per summer (unfortunately). Does the height of the backrest/sissy bar even matter? Doesn't it just get strapped to the sissy bar but the height limitation be due to the luggage rack?? What about passenger comfort--my wife and oldest daughter are 5'? Is the mid or tall more comfy for them? Thanks alot for the help. You guys and this forumreally seem to help avoid too many unneccessarytrial and error purchases!
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 186
Likes: 1
From: NJ
RE: What height backrest on 08 SG?
I too am waiting for March for my SG to arrive, I ordered the mid size detachable, the wife said it was the most comfortable, she is 5'6 and it hits her right in the small of the back.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 435
Likes: 1
From:
RE: What height backrest on 08 SG?
I went with the package from HD. It works great for both bags (which I have several of) and the wife and kids to hold them in. She loves it too of course going from a badlander on the fatboy to the sundowner on the SG I can't blame her. If I'm riding solo it just stays off the bike and only takes 2 seconds to pop it back on. JMHO...
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...ickname=wygant
http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...ickname=wygant
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 531
Likes: 0
RE: What height backrest on 08 SG?
If you think you might buy a touring seat for long trips with your wife,
buy the tallest back rest HD makes. I've tried the mid height rest and it
didn't work out. Mid height will work with the lower profile stock SG seat.
buy the tallest back rest HD makes. I've tried the mid height rest and it
didn't work out. Mid height will work with the lower profile stock SG seat.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
From: Southeastern Ma
RE: What height backrest on 08 SG?
ORIGINAL: jack49
If you think you might buy a touring seat for long trips with your wife,
buy the tallest back rest HD makes. I've tried the mid height rest and it
didn't work out. Mid height will work with the lower profile stock SG seat.
If you think you might buy a touring seat for long trips with your wife,
buy the tallest back rest HD makes. I've tried the mid height rest and it
didn't work out. Mid height will work with the lower profile stock SG seat.
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 276
Likes: 0
From:
RE: What height backrest on 08 SG?
ORIGINAL: jack49
If you think you might buy a touring seat for long trips with your wife,
buy the tallest back rest HD makes. I've tried the mid height rest and it
didn't work out. Mid height will work with the lower profile stock SG seat.
If you think you might buy a touring seat for long trips with your wife,
buy the tallest back rest HD makes. I've tried the mid height rest and it
didn't work out. Mid height will work with the lower profile stock SG seat.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 236
Likes: 0
From: Charlottetown Prince Edward Island
RE: What height backrest on 08 SG?
I hadn't thought about the compatability of the seats! I probably will be changing seats, so yeah, I guess I'd better go tall. Thanks
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
