modifying the driver backrest
modifying the driver backrest
Hi all. It's been a while since I've seen a thread about how to adjust the angle of the driver backrest so it doesn't feel like I'm straddling the gas tank.
I remember some people used pennies and others bent the bars but I can't find the old thread for it.
Does anyone have a link to that old thread they can send me? I have already tried the search option with no luck.
Thanks in advance.
I remember some people used pennies and others bent the bars but I can't find the old thread for it.
Does anyone have a link to that old thread they can send me? I have already tried the search option with no luck.
Thanks in advance.
Stage I
Joined: Jan 2011
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At 6'7'' I had the same problem with my 04 Road King...I fixed the problem by removing the bracket...putting it in a vise and cutting out enough material so that I could bend the box portion of the bracket back until it's angle was vertical (instead of angled toward the handlebars). Then I spot welded it in the areas I cut it.. about 2 hours work.... Now my backrest slides strait down into the bracket.. This is how it should have been designed in the first place......works great....good luck
Club Member
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: North East
I'm giving up on mine and going to the adjustable backrest. I've tried to make the non-adjustable one work without success. I think bending the vertical supports might be the only answer. If the adjustable one doesn't work for me I may try the bending method. If it does work I'm going to sell the non-adjustable one.
I have the Harley adjustable backrest, and it is great! I know this is not any help on modifying the fixed backrest, but I think you'll love this set up much better and you can adjust on the fly.
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
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From: Coffeyville, KS
+1 on the adjustable. The non adjustable was way to forward with my sundowner. I went with the adjustable and it's like riding a recliner! I love it. I'm 6'2" and all the way backs pretty much reclines me.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Corpus Christi Texas Area
I have the adjustable one and I still had to "modify" it. I used a vice and a 36" pipe wrench to get it to lean back more. It took a couple of tries to get it where I wanted it.
Good luck and ride safe!
Good luck and ride safe!
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