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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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Anybody got pictures of their Ultra Classic with rider backrest? Trying to decide if I want the smaller Street Glide style or the larger classic style.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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how's this? i ride without the box, i put it on when i have passengers.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Mine is in my sig pic also. hope this helps.
 
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I would perfer that large one. More support for your back.
 
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I would perfer that large one. More support for your back.
..... Bigger IS Better....LOL...
 
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Here's a couple of my bike with Comfort Stitch Adjustable Rider's Backrest:


 
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Ok I am also looking into a rider backrest. How difficult does it make it for my wife to get on around it?
 
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Ok I am also looking into a rider backrest. How difficult does it make it for my wife to get on around it?
They fold forward, her getting on is no problem.
 
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Originally Posted by KoalaCowboy
Here's a couple of my bike with Comfort Stitch Adjustable Rider's Backrest:

ha ha! How did you get that big ol' butte in your saddle?
Nice looking bike!
 
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my sig picture doesn't show it too well, but take a look. I love my rider backrest, and it doesn't bother my wife at all. Best add on on my bike
 
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