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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Where does the pull button on the adjustable rider backrest mount? Does it involve cutting the seat for installation?
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Left hand side below seat, no cutting involved.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Another note is that you may want to place a few washers between the fender and the base of the backrest in the two forward bolts so as to prevent the backrest from being too far forward.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Yeah it goes on the left side, an extra pair of "little hands " will definately help out.
It's a real tight squeeze trying to get it mounted properly.

Charlie
 
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