Rider backrest - Do you like it?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Apr 3, 2011 | 10:04 PM

hawkeyestoob

Thread Starter

Cruiser

Joined: Mar 2010

Posts: 145

Likes: 2

Rider backrest - Do you like it?

I am planning on taking some long trips on the bike this year and was considering adding a rider backrest.

If you have one do you like it and would you recommend it?

Thanks, Craig

Apr 3, 2011 | 10:07 PM

RK14SGS

Road Warrior

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 1,579

Likes: 144

From: SC

Two guys at work swear by them. One is a Mustang brand, the other a H-D unit... Thinking hard myself about one.

Apr 3, 2011 | 10:09 PM

Ozoneman

Road Warrior

Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 1,752

Likes: 0

From: Indianapolis, IN

Well worth the money. After having one on my previous bike, I didn't even think about not having one on my current bike.

Apr 3, 2011 | 10:12 PM

Beemervet

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: May 2006

Posts: 6,590

Likes: 444

From: Ohio

Tried one on a 800 mile ride. It was in the saddlebag on the way home.

Apr 3, 2011 | 10:12 PM

SG Mike

Road Master

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 959

Likes: 1

From: Westerville, OH

I have one on my bike and will NOT ever have another bike without one. The support from the backrest is well worth the extra money.

Apr 3, 2011 | 10:18 PM

sanlyn

Road Master

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 1,221

Likes: 9

From: Monmouth, OR

I had one on my last bike, and couldn't wait to get one on this bike. Makes a huge difference in comfort.

Apr 3, 2011 | 10:21 PM

Udawg

HDF Community Team

Joined: Oct 2010

Posts: 902

Likes: 152

From: Georgia

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawkeyestoob

I am planning on taking some long trips on the bike this year and was considering adding a rider backrest.

If you have one do you like it and would you recommend it?

Thanks, Craig

I just installed the HD adjustable this weekend and it really did help on a 6 hour ride. I did adjust it while riding and found that when I get tired, just adjusting the position a little helps too.