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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Default Ultra- Which Backrest?
Have an 08 Ultra and love the ride, but want to add a little more comfort for the long haul.Any recommendations on which backrest is the best for the stock seat?
 
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Just installed the basic rider backrest and it works for me......

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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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I put on the adjustable one that matched the stock seat. Love it![sm=icon_rock.gif]
 
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+1 on the adjustable
 
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Spend the extra $ and get the adjustable.[sm=closed.gif]
 
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I just installed the adjustable one as well. Nice to have the ability to change positions while riding.
 
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Mustang backrest will work with your stock seat
 
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Default RE: Ultra- Which Backrest?
Standard Backrest is fine for me... nobody else gonna be riding it.. why do I need an adjustable one..?
 
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