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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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mounted backrest from an 07 to my 08 and it leans to far back. The slit in seat wont let it come forword. Any ideas?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Its an ultra.&nbsp\\; Is hd putting out a new backrest for the new seat design?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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I had the backrest off my 04RG, used it on my 08RG no problem
 
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New mounting hardware to 08 coming in September. Might be the reason...
 
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The bigger tank might be the...
 
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Anyone out there know about an upcoming mounting system for backrest on an 08 ultra?&nbsp\\; I'm wondering if a new backrest is also in the picture?&nbsp\\; Thanks in advance.
 
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Have you tried adjusting the screw in the back of the seat? That tilts it forward and back.
 
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Yep, all the way in and still cant lean back far enough to use the backrest.
 
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The non-adjustable backrest just doesnt fit the 08s very well I couldnt get it to fit at all. I went to the adjustable&nbsp\\; and it fits perfect with a full range of adjustment.
 
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