Harley adjustable backrest
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Harley adjustable backrest
Has anyone used the Harley Adjustable Backrest Kit on their touring bike? The one with the "gas spring" adjusting mechanism?
Whats your feelings on this piece. I am looking at the Mustang backrest also and I like the simplicity of the screw that you use to adjust it.
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Whats your feelings on this piece. I am looking at the Mustang backrest also and I like the simplicity of the screw that you use to adjust it.
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RE: Harley adjustable backrest
ORIGINAL: bdavis
I bought the other HD rider's backrest and it has an adjusting screw in the back of it too. It has all the adjustment I needed and saved me a ton of $$.
I bought the other HD rider's backrest and it has an adjusting screw in the back of it too. It has all the adjustment I needed and saved me a ton of $$.
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RE: Harley adjustable backrest
I just put one on the RKC. Fairly straightforward installation - about an hour or so. Took it for a test ride and it feels great. Do a search as there are several threads with good information and pictures that may be helpful. I bought my from Zanotti's and saved about $75.
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RE: Harley adjustable backrest
It cost more but I am enjoying being able to adjust the backrest on the fly. Between the adjustable backrest and the Road Zep, greaterdistances, mycomfort has increaseda lot.
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RE: Harley adjustable backrest
I also bought and installed this backrest. I love it. It supports my lower back perfectly.
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RE: Harley adjustable backrest
I have had the harley adjustable backrest on 2 bikes now....had a Russell Day-Long with screw type adjustable on a 96 Royal Star and like the harley adjustable much better. I like to make adjustments on the fly, which is difficult with most any of the other backrests that have some time of screw adjustment.
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RE: Harley adjustable backrest
ORIGINAL: tmblweed
If thats true I need to look at one...I was told you couldn't adjust that one. Thanks
ORIGINAL: bdavis
I bought the other HD rider's backrest and it has an adjusting screw in the back of it too. It has all the adjustment I needed and saved me a ton of $$.
I bought the other HD rider's backrest and it has an adjusting screw in the back of it too. It has all the adjustment I needed and saved me a ton of $$.