Rider backrest
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Rider backrest
Got the rider backrest installed on stock 08 Road King, but it is pushing me too far forward. I have it adjusted as far back as it will go. Any suggestions on how to make it a little better?
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RE: Rider backrest
Is yours non-adjustable? I had that problem with my non-adjustable one so I took it back and ordered the adjustable one. I get it tomorrow so we'll see. If it doesn't work, then i'm going to give it a little bend in my hydrolic press.
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RE: Rider backrest
A common problem. As mentioned above, a couple of washers will help a little but not that much. A vise and a big hammer will allow you to bend it back to get you the room you need.
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RE: Rider backrest
I've had the same problem, and yes I have the adjustable one. As it is now I have to remove the backrest when I throw my son on the back, He carries a few extra pounds around the waiste, my wife of barely a 100lbs can sit back there but has very little to know room availiable. So by bending back the plates or adding washers, be prepaired to sacrifice the already lack of space in the Passenger area on the FLHTC models. Might be a different story without the travel-pak. Yes, It's in the rear postion. So I've thought about removing some of the pad, it's way to thick and I believe I can shave some off. I may take it to a shop to be done. Many choices, glad I'm not alone in this!
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RE: Rider backrest
I have the same problem with my non adjustable rider backrest, I am taking it over to an upholstery shop and see if they can remove half the foam. \\;
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From: Butler,Pa/ Indian lake Estates ,Fl.
RE: Rider backrest
Ok guys newbieeeee here but this is what I did sorry I dont have pics to go along with it fur now .... Ok now for the non adustable ... I toook the mount and turned it around the oposite way. Cut the tab off and made my own,,,, Now I was able to move it back to adjust fur my long legs, and it oushing me into the tank... It was a tad hard to get in but now it works fur me and my back....cant tell outside ,,,,,but anyway thats what I did....
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Got the rider backrest installed on stock 08 Road King, but it is pushing me too far forward. I have it adjusted as far back as it will go. Any suggestions on how to make it a little better?
Got the rider backrest installed on stock 08 Road King, but it is pushing me too far forward. I have it adjusted as far back as it will go. Any suggestions on how to make it a little better?
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