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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Default Rider backrest HELP!!

I'm riding to Milwaukee from Sth. Florida on the 25th.
I've been trying to get a adjustable rider backrest for the long trip on my '08 EGlide, I've been told there is no part number that'll fit the '08s and that the "new" ones won't be released until September!
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Is anyone using a adjustable rider backrest on a Touring '08?
I need a part number. Zanotti says gotta wait 'till September, local dealer says actual models will fit but they don't have any in stock.
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Need help as the date is coming shortly....let me know, guys!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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I have one. Dealer-installed before I picked it up. I don't know the part number but call the Bellevue, WA dealership and they can tell you. Nice people. Eastside Harley, it is called.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Mars &gt\\;&gt\\; is yours the adjustable one (lever side of seat)?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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im using this one on my streetglide have had it for 6months now.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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dt - hd site says available 9/08 ...where did you get yours?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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got it from winchester harley.&nbsp\\; may be older one but works fine on my 08 mounts right up.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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anyone has a part #?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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...How about a Mustang?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Just got off the fone with Chicago Harley ...all the adjustable backrest part numbers on the '08 cat and earlier cats&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;have been "obsoleted" by the MOCO, the new version is not available until 9/08. So, earlier&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; models will fit but are not orderable from HD, need to find a dealer with one in stock and so far no S. Florida dealer have any in stock ....mmmm
 
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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