Has anyone removed the passenger backrest?
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Has anyone removed the passenger backrest?
I'm probably gonna get a new Ultra Limited, but I've never liked the look of the passenger backrest sticking up back there. I never ride two up and I was wondering if anybody has just removed the backrest and put plastic or chrome plugs in the bolt holes. As far as I can remember, I've never seen or heard of anybody doing this particular mod.
Seems like a simple and straight forward job. Also I was wondering about possible paint damage/scuffing under the backrest.
Thanks in advance for any info/opinions/advice etc.
John
Seems like a simple and straight forward job. Also I was wondering about possible paint damage/scuffing under the backrest.
Thanks in advance for any info/opinions/advice etc.
John
#2
Don't know if it'll help, but I ordered my tour pack without a backrest, then ordered the chopped tour pack backrest. The dealer argued with me, but did what I insisted on. I eventually adapted the chopped backrest to my tour pack, but if you get the tour pack without the backrest there should be no paint damage, & you can plug the pre-drilled holes with inexpensive plastic plugs from your local hardware store.
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I did it on my 87 and just put crome nuts in it gave me a different look so. and if you got scuff marks from the back rest use a fine scratch remover from auto zone and you will do fine let me know
I'm probably gonna get a new Ultra Limited, but I've never liked the look of the passenger backrest sticking up back there. I never ride two up and I was wondering if anybody has just removed the backrest and put plastic or chrome plugs in the bolt holes. As far as I can remember, I've never seen or heard of anybody doing this particular mod.
Seems like a simple and straight forward job. Also I was wondering about possible paint damage/scuffing under the backrest.
Thanks in advance for any info/opinions/advice etc.
John
Seems like a simple and straight forward job. Also I was wondering about possible paint damage/scuffing under the backrest.
Thanks in advance for any info/opinions/advice etc.
John
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