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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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Default RE: Adjustable backrest issue on StreetGlide

That is how mine is too. I can never get it to touch the seat like Bounty's.
ORIGINAL: Richard

Mine is a bit to high also, I am going to fab the thing about 2 to 3 inches lower. Just hack off 3 inches
of the two bars, and re weld the locking pins back on...


I was looking for a smaller one, like a 3 inch tall pad, but couldn't.



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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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Default RE: Adjustable backrest issue on StreetGlide

I've got the adjustable backrest setup still in the box for my SG. When I realized...duh....that it wasn't going to allow me to swap out seats easily to my very low profile Mustang Daytripper, (without removing the bracket) it never left the box. Sounds like a good thing. I really wanted the adjustable though, but now it will most likey go up for sale.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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the problem with your backrest is that it's a crappy HD part.

get the Mustang backrest - tons better, more adjustable.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 06:44 AM
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Default RE: Adjustable backrest issue on StreetGlide

Bountyhunter does not have the adjustable one with the gas shock.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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I'd let you borrow my backrest,,,,,, but youd prob'y fall in love, and never give her back!!!!!
 
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