Riders Backrest
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: 46th State, USA
If I read correctly, the man ask for an opinion. My opinion stated, "I never thought it would be a good idea to adjust the backrest while riding down the road." That all it was guys. Lighten up, you might get a Hernia.
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,900
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From: way down upon the Suwannee River
Ha ha! Good one! "... while riding down the road".
I've had both, and definitely, without question, get the ADJUSTABLE! It's like adjusting the seat on your car, but it doesn't move very much, so there's nothing to it while, "riding down the road". I can adjust mine, and if you don't know exactly what I'm doing, you would have no idea. Get the adjustable. If you don't have the money for the adjustable, hold off until you do! It's like a night and day difference! Your back will appreciate it!
Ride safe!
I've had both, and definitely, without question, get the ADJUSTABLE! It's like adjusting the seat on your car, but it doesn't move very much, so there's nothing to it while, "riding down the road". I can adjust mine, and if you don't know exactly what I'm doing, you would have no idea. Get the adjustable. If you don't have the money for the adjustable, hold off until you do! It's like a night and day difference! Your back will appreciate it!
Ride safe!
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,955
Likes: 7
From: The Great Northwest
I like to be able to adjust mine while I'm riding long distance. Highway pegs and adjustable backrest let me change-up positions and help to keep me a lot more comfortable on the long haul when my butt cheeks start to go numb.
Bottom line is that adjusting your backrest on the fly is no big deal and anyone that is concerned about that should probably avoid other dangerous things like GPS, stereo controls, turn signals, biker wave, nose picking, text messages, etc.
Just my opinion of course!!
"Lighten up Francis"
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,896
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From: North Lima, Ohio
Definetly get an adjustable. I usally keep mine down all the way but have raised it on long rides. Seems to help with more support and comfort. Wife likes the storage pouch to keep her little things in.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 578
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From: Canada
I had the non-adjustable on the Road king and now have the adjustable on the Ultra. The adjustable is the better way to go, the non-adjustable seems to fit on a different angle, dependant on bike model and I could never get it right especially on a long ride. Had to bend the steel upright to get a good position, but after a while it would have been nice to adjust to a different position. The adjustable eliminates all of these problems.