Non adjustable vs adjustable backrest?
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Cruiser
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Non adjustable vs adjustable backrest?
Does the adjustable backrest go further back than the non adjustable one? I just installed a non adjustable back rest and I hate it! It feels like its pushing me over the tank. I have the bracket as far back as it will go and the backrest tilted as far back as it will go and I still need to go back about another inch or so. Will the adjustable backrest sit me back further?[/align]
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RE: Non adjustable vs adjustable backrest?
When I have my adjustable backrest in its most forward position I feel like I'm sitting on the tank. In its most back postion it is kind of a stretch for me to reach the bars, so there is a good amount of movement available. \\;
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RE: Non adjustable vs adjustable backrest?
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When I have my adjustable backrest in its most forward position I feel like I'm sitting on the tank. In its most back postion it is kind of a stretch for me to reach the bars, so there is a good amount of movement available. \\;\\\\\\;
When I have my adjustable backrest in its most forward position I feel like I'm sitting on the tank. In its most back postion it is kind of a stretch for me to reach the bars, so there is a good amount of movement available. \\;\\\\\\;
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From: Oklahoma
RE: Non adjustable vs adjustable backrest?
Well, I was initially going to get the adjustable one but the guy at the parts counter said it doesn't really go back that far it mainly goes forward. I don't need forward, I need backwards. I'll take this one back and try the adjustable one.
Road Warrior
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RE: Non adjustable vs adjustable backrest?
I have the adjustable on the King &\\; the ultra, I guess moving it forward is for the short guys, but I keep it all the way back so I can streach out. The wife likes if I give her an inch on the king but the Ultra has plenty of room....
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Road Master
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RE: Non adjustable vs adjustable backrest?
I am 6 foot tall and ride the SG and had the none adjustable back rest and like yourself I hated it. I chanded to the HD adjustable back rest and It has made all of the difference in the world. I love it. The pad is wider and thicker and it will adjust in infinite positions, both forward and back and up and down. Get it you will be happy.
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Tourer
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RE: Non adjustable vs adjustable backrest?
I'm another happy with the adjustable on my RKC. \\; I'm 5'11" and it's not all the way back.
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BTW, I was watching ebay for one and they were going for $230+. \\; Got one from Zanotti's for the same price.
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BTW, I was watching ebay for one and they were going for $230+. \\; Got one from Zanotti's for the same price.