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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Default Got my backrest today..........

I think a backrest is one of the best buys for a functional accessories.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 01:37 AM
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I second that. Got mine yesterday, no more back pain.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 02:01 AM
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Default RE: Got my backrest today..........

I feel uncomfortable with out it. Unless my sweetie is on board.... Then I have the breast.. I mean the BEST back support available.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 02:06 AM
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Default RE: Got my backrest today..........

I sorta like my bestrest.....I dont lik eit becasue I feel it push be too far forward. I'm a BIG guy 6'1" 340lbs, and I feel like I'm sitting on the tank when I use it, but it sure feel good though
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 02:07 AM
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Default RE: Got my backrest today..........

I sorta like my bestrest.....I dont lik eit becasue I feel it push be too far forward. I'm a BIG guy 6'1" 340lbs, and I feel like I'm sitting on the tank when I use it, but it sure feel good though
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 02:23 AM
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I bought and put mine on a week or two ago. Best thing I ever did.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 02:34 AM
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Default RE: Got my backrest today..........

I know this has probably been asked 100 times in past, but I am looking for a good backrest for my '06 RKC. Are any of the ones HD sells good?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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I rode my buddy's '03 RK with a rider backrest & now one for my '06 RK is on order. I couldn't believe how nice they were until I rode w/ one.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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Default RE: Got my backrest today..........

Stupid questions:

I just noticed the slot on seat of my Street Glide. Apparently you can slip a backrest into there? If so, is there other hardware required? What is the procedure for installing the backrest?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Default RE: Got my backrest today..........

Gary,
Yes there is a bracket at the bottom of the backrest that has to be mounted to the bike under the seat. If you buy a new setup, everything you need will come with the backrest. The seat has to be removed.
 
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