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Old May 17, 2010 | 09:17 AM
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I have an 08 SG with a tallboy seat and the harley detachacble pass backrest and pad. Is it possible to move the pad back and additional 1 or 2 inches? Can I get a new offset sissy bar or something? I would like to have some more room riding with my ole lady.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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you can move the back mount down to the lower hole which under where it is now mounted... this angels the backrest back about 2 1/2 " at the pad....the only problem is if your luggage rack is attached to the backrest it slopes it down pretty bad, had to remove mine or move the license plate
 
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ok thanks
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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I just walked back in the house from doing mine. I drilled a hole between the rear mounting hole and the one below it. it angled the back rest back about 1 1/4". I think it worked out perfect.
 
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I wish this would work without angling the rack...harleygoodies has either new brackets or the whole backrest but it is very expensive.
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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AnYone have a pic of what it looks like
 
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It doesn't angle the backrest too far, just enough for a little extra room. The top of the backrest moves back about an inch, the angle changes a degree or so, not really noticeable. Here is the bracket with the additional hole drilled:
 
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I have been looking for a fix for he same problem too. I hope this works on mine. That will totally make my sign-up fee for this site worth it. My buddy said to give him $50, WTF? Ride safe!
 
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