HD Adjustable Backrest- need HELP

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May 9, 2009 | 04:07 PM

Lightngsvt2

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HD Adjustable Backrest- need HELP

So its pretty much a given that the directions that come with the kit are worthless, so Im pretty much trying to install without them. Can someone send me, or post a picture of where the bracket with the handle is mounted and where the cable runs? I must be as dumb as I look because I cannot figure out where to mount the damn thing!

May 9, 2009 | 04:16 PM

Road Ranger

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Do a search for rider adjustable back rest. I believe there is another thread that was started recently that covered the same question you're asking.

May 9, 2009 | 04:36 PM

cruise_carter

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Chuck, do you have the instruction sheet?

May 9, 2009 | 04:48 PM

Lightngsvt2

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I do have the instructions, but for some reason I just dont see where the handle is supposed to mount?

May 9, 2009 | 05:05 PM

Plow64

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I'll give it a try and post a pic.....

Man, I need to give that bike a good scrub down...

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May 9, 2009 | 05:13 PM

dgriffith

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While you are at it, put a couple of washers under the front bracket where it bolts down. It will help tilt it back some. It's been discussed here over the years. A couple wil do the trick.

May 9, 2009 | 05:31 PM

Scooter_092196

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I just put my bracket in a vice and bent the front "tab" a tad to give me the same affect as adding the washers...

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May 9, 2009 | 07:12 PM

bigdumbnoitall00

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also be very carful when tightening the bolt the band that holds the cruise cable will try and spin and will twist up the cable (dont ask me how I know)