Put on the adjustable backrest today....
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 182
Likes: 1
From: Arlington, TN
There is a button about 1/3 of the way down the back in the middle (left to right) on the back side of the backrest. If you push it in, you can adjust the pad up and down on the metal arm to raise and lower the pad. Don't know if it will adjust all the way down to meet a Street Glide seat but it does on the Ultra. If the pad is pushing down on the seat push the button and raise it one or two notches. Should be fine then.
Also, as a side note, the mechanism is designed to "colapse" forward to allow easier entry and exit for passengers but the seam on my seat is starting to separate from my daughter pushing too hard.
Also, as a side note, the mechanism is designed to "colapse" forward to allow easier entry and exit for passengers but the seam on my seat is starting to separate from my daughter pushing too hard.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 184
Likes: 1
From: Chicago
I have used the HD back rest for years on my last bike, works well and the ability to bend forward for the passenger to get on is great. That said, I saw recently a back rest that hooks to the rear behind the seat and moves to be for rider or passenger. I have searched this forum and can not find it. Someone posted about it a couple weeks ago. Any help finding it would be appreciated. I remember it was a bit pricey and not to attractive but would like to consider it before ordering another HD for this bike. Thanks and sorry for the hijack....
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,236
Likes: 95
From: lancaster, pa
I like mine
if i had to be critical I'd say sometimes i like riding with out one,switch under seat is a little unsightly,rarely use the switch to adjust on the fly but its gottin rid of a cramp on long rides by adjusting,,had to add washers to angle back a little.was somewhat of a pain to install. in my opinion after over 3 yrs of using it,,humm i might have been just as well with the manuel one??
if i had to be critical I'd say sometimes i like riding with out one,switch under seat is a little unsightly,rarely use the switch to adjust on the fly but its gottin rid of a cramp on long rides by adjusting,,had to add washers to angle back a little.was somewhat of a pain to install. in my opinion after over 3 yrs of using it,,humm i might have been just as well with the manuel one??
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
I like mine
if i had to be critical I'd say sometimes i like riding with out one,switch under seat is a little unsightly,rarely use the switch to adjust on the fly but its gottin rid of a cramp on long rides by adjusting,,had to add washers to angle back a little.was somewhat of a pain to install. in my opinion after over 3 yrs of using it,,humm i might have been just as well with the manuel one??
if i had to be critical I'd say sometimes i like riding with out one,switch under seat is a little unsightly,rarely use the switch to adjust on the fly but its gottin rid of a cramp on long rides by adjusting,,had to add washers to angle back a little.was somewhat of a pain to install. in my opinion after over 3 yrs of using it,,humm i might have been just as well with the manuel one??
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 537
Likes: 2
From: Ohio
hacked mine in half
On day one cut the upright in half and took 2"inches out of it...thought it looked like a lolipop sticking up in the air..also changed the angle of the pad so I can actually use the adjustments, and it doesnt put me up on the tank... took the slop out of the adjustment and the fit of the upright...Love it, wont leave home without it. Maybe get some pics up here as to my modifications...
Last edited by scooter_trash_1; Apr 23, 2010 at 06:42 PM.
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