Question on Drivers Backrest
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Question on Drivers Backrest
Hey all! Any input will be appreciated-I have a '08 FLHTCUI Ultra. Bought the HD drivers backrest last summer, and rode with it all summer. I like it pretty well, but it has always seemed like it was standing too straight up-almost leaning forward and pushing me forward. I've been considering taking it loose (its the quick detatch backrest where you squeeze together to pull it out) and putting it in a press and (gently) bending it backwards just a tad right where it goes through the seat. I think this would result in a more comfortable riding position. I don't, however, wanna lose the lower back support entirely.
Anyone done this mod and if so what was your final result? Good? Bad?
Thanks!
So IL weather SUX today--rain and 40's--c'mon summer!
Anyone done this mod and if so what was your final result? Good? Bad?
Thanks!
So IL weather SUX today--rain and 40's--c'mon summer!
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I'm on a Road Glide, so the results may vary with your bike, but I managed to make mine work without bending. I added a couple of washers under the mount where it attaches to the fender, & took the strap that bolts to the frame & made a new one. The new one is a little longer so it allows the mount to tilt backwards a little bit. It doesn't take much tilt at the base to make quite a difference at the backrest.
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Yep-the mount is back in the last hole as far as it will go. Moving the tourpak up is not an option unless I get rid of the wife.
I don't think its really too far forward, it just seems the angle is a bit off--tilted too far forward. Not by much but it could stand to be tilted back a tad.
I don't think its really too far forward, it just seems the angle is a bit off--tilted too far forward. Not by much but it could stand to be tilted back a tad.
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I added a couple of washers under the mount where it attaches to the fender, & took the strap that bolts to the frame & made a new one. The new one is a little longer so it allows the mount to tilt backwards a little bit. It doesn't take much tilt at the base to make quite a difference at the backrest.
I have the adjustable on on mine and it works great.
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yep there is a set screw to adjust the angle. Its screwed as far out as it will go--still leans too far forward. I can't imagine screwing it in more and increasing the lean angle, it would get VERY uncomfrtable then!
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i put mine in the vise removed the spring so that I could get a pipe over the two peices at the same time and bent them until I was happy with the fit. Wrap some rags around the shafts so you don't mark them up. The washer thing did not move it enough for my comfort.
good luck
good luck