rider backrests
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RE: rider backrests
ORIGINAL: billnourse
No drilling required that I know of. I think a bracket just bolts on under the fender with preexisting fasteners.
No drilling required that I know of. I think a bracket just bolts on under the fender with preexisting fasteners.
Harley makes 2 versions of rider backrests. The one I have on my Road Glider is the fully adjustable style. The control lever is mounted just below the rear of the tank.
It's a bit on the expensive side, and at first I wasn't sure it was going to worth the money. Now, I won't ride without it!
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RE: rider backrests
It is both the shape and foam density that provides (or doesn't) comfort. Every ergonomic study I'm aware of has proven that firm seating makes for l-o-n-g term comfort, of course here in the USofA, land of the soft and plush, most people "think" like my wife that if it's all soft and cushy fer the tushy it's aaahhhh so comfy. NOT!
I have a Corbin Dual Tour with one backrest on order for my, to be here next week...in snow, Road King. The Corbin Gunfighter I have on my 1200R is very supportive, ergonomically shaped and therefore comfortable for many miles; quite unlike the useless lump of foam that came with the bike. DFO
I have a Corbin Dual Tour with one backrest on order for my, to be here next week...in snow, Road King. The Corbin Gunfighter I have on my 1200R is very supportive, ergonomically shaped and therefore comfortable for many miles; quite unlike the useless lump of foam that came with the bike. DFO
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RE: rider backrests
As most of you guys one of my first upgrade on my Ultra Classic was the adjustable backrest. I love it but I would like it to tilt further back. I put couple of washers under the front attachment to tilt the whole assembly more rearward but it still seams that a little more would help. Any suggestions?
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RE: rider backrests
My RK arrived, Corbin Dual Tour with adjustable (and moveable-front or rear) backrest is on the big bike. Now if the snow holds off long enough to get out on her and then home! DFO
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RE: rider backrests
I've got a new EG Ultra at the dealer now, waiting for pipes (next week, I hope). So you guys think it would be money well spent to have the dealer install the HD adjustable back rest before I even bring it home?? Or will I want an aftermarket seat (mustang or corbin), then get the backrest then?
Don't mind buying on now, just don't want to replace it all in a couple of months with aftermarket.......
Don't mind buying on now, just don't want to replace it all in a couple of months with aftermarket.......
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RE: rider backrests
No drilling. Bill Nourse (I think it was him) talked about this in another thread, though I can't find it at this moment...I'll search again and try to update. It's easy in and your set as I recall. A buddy has one and he won't ride without it.
EDIT: Just found it, it's at the top of this page. Read through this post, you'll get all the info you want.
Mac
EDIT: Just found it, it's at the top of this page. Read through this post, you'll get all the info you want.
Mac