HD adj Backrest+stock RG seat=bad look
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Road Master
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From: Stamford, CT
HD adj Backrest+stock RG seat=bad look
Man, I didn't expect the post to be so tall! They must have made it this way to accomodate an Ultra seat. Even at the lowest height setting there is a 5" gap from the top of the seat to the bottom of the backrest cushion.
I'm a little bummed out. Is my only option to cut 5" out of the post to bring it down?
Maybe one of the leather socks from the non adjustable version will make it look better.
What do you guys think?
I'm a little bummed out. Is my only option to cut 5" out of the post to bring it down?
Maybe one of the leather socks from the non adjustable version will make it look better.
What do you guys think?
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From: ST. Louis
I have the HD adjustable backrest with a Road Glide seat and you are right about the looks.
Not much you can do. I have thought about changing to a Mustang backrest.
http://www.mustangseats.com/Product.aspx?ID=1544
Not much you can do. I have thought about changing to a Mustang backrest.
http://www.mustangseats.com/Product.aspx?ID=1544
Last edited by Texas Fat Boy; Jun 7, 2010 at 10:53 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Northern VT
Most of us who bought a back rest didn't buy it for the looks. IMO this thing paid for itself with my lower back. I can ride all day and not worry. But that's just me...comfort out weighed looks for this purchase
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Road Master
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From: Cape Coral, Fl.
I agree about the look... I replaced my stock seat but the backrest option out weighs the bad look. Couldnt do without it.
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From: Republic of Texas
Honestly, there is no driver backrest that doesn't look bad. Touring bikes are about comfort and cool is secondary, but I can't stomach the look of a back rest sticking up out of the middle of a two up seat.
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Dallas, TX
Hey Jags93, got any pictures of the backrest on the bike? I've heard several folks talking about how bad it looks but have not seen one in person.
I need to get a backrest and not sure what to do about it.
I need to get a backrest and not sure what to do about it.