ADJUSTABLE BACKREST
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RE: ADJUSTABLE BACKREST
Couple of different options from the Harley catalog and Zanotti's is said to have the best prices around. You might also consider the Mustang Seats backrest - very adjustable, great quality, and a little less expensive than the Harley product. Here's one on my '08 Road Glide:
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RE: ADJUSTABLE BACKREST
ORIGINAL: MR. SCOOTINN
with the mustang rest...how does adjust & if you remove the back rest anything sticking up in the slot of the seat?
ORIGINAL: pab
+1 Mustang. The Best !!!
+1 Mustang. The Best !!!
Seriously, get the Mustang. I've tried both the adjustable and non-adjustable HD backrests. They both suck. Almost NO_ONE is ever happy with the angle. There are exceptions of course, but by and large, I have read mostly displeasure with the HD offerings, especially the adjustable. (which is my experience also) They both lean way too far forward even at maximum rearward setting. The Adjustable especially a joke. It goes from bolt upright, to having you laying down on the tank. Plus, the Adjustable is amost 3 inches thick! (front to back) If you have someone on the back, they have to be wedged in there. My wife is only 5'4" and about 130 lbs, and there was no way she could ride back there with the adjustable backrest on. See the photo below. The one on the right is actually an Ultimate seats backrest. The Mustang is even thinner than that one. The one on the right is the HD adjustable.
One think I have found, is that what seems GOOD when you casually try it sitting on the bike, Becomes CLEARLY too upright once your ten miles down the road.
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RE: ADJUSTABLE BACKREST
ORIGINAL: Raxus
I gather from the Mustang site that you can't just use thier backrest...you need to buy thier seat also? Or am I reading that wrong?
I gather from the Mustang site that you can't just use thier backrest...you need to buy thier seat also? Or am I reading that wrong?
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Delaware
RE: ADJUSTABLE BACKREST
I have the standard seat and went with the standard adjustable backrest. I bought it at a local dealer last year when they had a 20% off everything sale.
Is it worth it? Heck, ya! [sm=yeahsmile.gif] It is like riding a new bike. Really supports the back.
Is it worth it? Heck, ya! [sm=yeahsmile.gif] It is like riding a new bike. Really supports the back.