I don't own a backrest but have been thinking of getting one for the long rides. I have heard that the adjustable ones can break if to much pressure is applied. Any comments. I have been eyeballing a fixed one.

OB

 

Fixed unit works fine, there is some degree of adjustability. Comfort is outstanding with a Sundowner.

 

No experience with the adjustable but I really like my fixed one. Just a little time and a few short scoots to find the right bracket position.

I like mine and no regrets over not getting the adjustable.

Primo

 

I installed a fixed rest and it was a PITA until I added washers under the mounting plate. Once I got the angle right it's been great.

It's advertised as 'easy to remove'. Not so for my meathooks.I need to straddle the bike facing backwards, shove my hand into the hole in the seat as far as it can go and squeeze like hell. I felt like an arthriticgynecologist the 1st few times I tried it but with practice, you can remove or install it with only 4 beers.

 

I have the adjustable and think it's the way to go. Truthfully there's one spot that I find myself using about 95% of the time, but on very long rides or when your back is bothering you, you're just uncomfortable or whatever, being able to move it while going down the road and get a new position is a real life saver and well worth the $$.

 

I have had both ..the fixed worked fine,enough "ajustability" to make it comfortable,when I got a new bike I figured I'd go with the ajustable one..for me it works real good..HOWEVER...the pad on the fixed unit was very tapered towards the bottom which allowed much more room for the passengers legs,with the ajustable one the bottom of the pad is a lot wider which causes the wife's legs to have to go wider around it.She has expressed some disspleasure but she is getting used to it.

Yokel..I've got a way for you to try for removing your rest,stand on the side of the bike oppisite the kick stand,press the leg of the rest closest to you in(releasing the ball from the detent in the bracket) using thumb pressure ,at the same time rock the top of pad away from you ,then pull the far leg to you while also rocking the top.,.you can rock the pad back and forth this way and just walk it upout of the bracket.

 

I have the adjustable on my bike,only time i seem to move the position is when i dress heavier in the cooler weather. as far as breaking....... how much pressure are you planning on putting on the back rest,i've got two riding seasons on mine so far,hasnt broken yet

 

Used to work at HD dealer and sold many more fixed ones than adjustable. Quite a bit of $$$$ difference and adjustable is not as easy to install. If you have to have dealer install it you are spending even more $$$$. I run a Corbin solo and use their backrest when it's just me but when mama gets the urge to ride I go back to stock seat and install the HD fixed backrest. Using a backrest really makes your back and shoulders say Thank you !!!!

 

The adjustable backrest is the way to go, however for some reason it does rattle in the mount. Has anyone addressed this problem and if so what do you suggest to remedy it?

 

gotta fixed oneon my streetglide with a sundowner seat and luv it as well.