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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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I actually spent money on comfort rather than looks or performance. I had my parts list all made up to get the Street Glide rear fender setup (saddlebag fillers and lower LED fender extension), when I pulled up next to another guy with a Road Glide at the dealership. He had the adjustable rider backrest on. I asked him if I could sit on his bike to see what it was like. It was so damn comfortable just sitting on it with the bike parked, I can just imagine what it would be like on the open road. So I ordered one.


(*sigh*) - Am I getting old?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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I don't have the adjustable one, but I can tell you one thing, you will not be sorry. Wouldn't think of riding without it.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Great Choice. I too would not ride without it.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: Maniac

(*sigh*) - Am I getting old?
Nope.. just smarter...
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Nope just a whole lot smarter then when you were young, dumb and full of ***!

 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Default RE: Ah, hell - It finally happened...

Like the others, I couldn't believe how the back rest changed the comfort on the bike. As has been said, it's a good move.

 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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hell be proud you got it, at least at the end of the trip you will still be able to move!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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It takes getting older to get smarter for "most" of us
 
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Just got the ups tracking number for my new sundowner seat and backrest from Zanotti.They had the best prices and Patty up there is pure pleasure to deal with.
 
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