Driver backrest,who has them??
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: USA
I think I paid about $130 for mine. I have had three low back surgeries and I wouldn't,can't ride without one. Before I had my RG I had a VTX and the 1st thing I did was a $1200 Ultimate seat.I took it off before I traded it in and just the ride from the house to the dealer without the backrest had me hurting so bad that I wouldn't buy the new bike without a backrest. Buy one,you won't be sorry.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NW Arkansas
I am 6-2 and my non-adjustable one sometimes makes me feel like I am pushed forward also. But, my crappy back appreciates the support. (I slump pretty bad without the back rest). I would be afraid to try to go very far without some kind of back support.
I have a Mustang solo with a back rest..best money spent..
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Georgia
Oooooh how I love the backrest. Prior to having one, I could ride 3 or 4 hr. before the soreness set in. I recently rode from Key West to Valdosta, Ga. before stopping for the night and only then realized I was not sore. It is important that the backrest fits you. I have an 05 ultra and my ht. is 5'-11''. I have the HD adjustable, bought it off of e-bay. Saved a lot. If your style riding is short distance, IMO....... no I would still have one.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: New Hampshire
Will the backrest move you forward a bit? Right now on my VTX I have a Mustang seat with NO backrest other than the passenger pillion that actually gives me a lot of support and makes me sit more straight up. On the Road Kings I have sat on, the stock setup I feel like I am reaching for the bars at 5'10 and that is with the new 2011 seat. Wondering if a backrest will help a little bit until I swap out the bars
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Mass
Will the backrest move you forward a bit? Right now on my VTX I have a Mustang seat with NO backrest other than the passenger pillion that actually gives me a lot of support and makes me sit more straight up. On the Road Kings I have sat on, the stock setup I feel like I am reaching for the bars at 5'10 and that is with the new 2011 seat. Wondering if a backrest will help a little bit until I swap out the bars