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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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OK, here's 2 pics taken in the cluttered garage. I linked them so the big pics wouldn't mess with anything.

Backrest #1


Backrest #2

Hope these help.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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Ok...now a picture from the back side of it.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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AUGGHHHHHH!!!![8D]
 
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 12:02 AM
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leonsrocketcar - I bought the HD model from Benjy's. Got 20% off, shipped to my door. They will be getting a lot of business from me in the future.
cool, thanks for that info, gonna pick one up and will drop you handle as helping out.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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I had the feeling that I am lttle cramped with the backrest in most rearward position so I added a longer screw on the front of the bracket and a spacer. It made a difference.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 03:24 AM
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JB,

My backrest did'nt quite angle back far enough either. I put mine in a press and put a slight bend in the bars right under the cushion, now it's perfect and so very comfortable.


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