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Old 05-04-2011, 09:40 PM
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i love my adjustable version for my '09 Ultra. Since I can move it I do often on long trips. Well worth the extra dough.


+1 - And plenty of room for the passenger. I also like that you can quickly push it forward for ease of on/off for both passenger and rider.
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 10:35 PM
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I had the NON adjustable one on my 07 StreetGlide and it worked very well for me.
I just purchased a new "adjustable" one for my 2011 Sedona Orange Road King.
My bike is on the schedule for delivery on June 10th.
My question is...
The new adjustable backrest has a ton of slop / play, where the flat bracket attaches to the mount on the backrest where the adjustable pin is located.
Is this normal and will it be more sturdier when it is mounted and resting partially on the seat or do I need to tighten the allen bolt to pinch the bracket against the flat bar?
Parts are gathering big time - Man I can't wait for my new scoot!!!
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 10:42 PM
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I have the adjustable backrest on my 2011 RGU. It's not inexpensive, but I like having the ability to change the angle while riding. And yes - it's a bit floppy but not when leaning against it.
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 11:20 PM
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The adjustable one is worth the money. I don't move it very often, but I will move it during a long day.
 
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Old 05-04-2011, 11:37 PM
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Got mine from Trask Performance out of Phoenix, AZ. Similar to Yaffe bars but wider. Mine are 16" tall & 42" wide. Love em!!
 

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Old 05-05-2011, 12:08 AM
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If you ride solo a lot, the H-D/Sac day bag strapped to the passenger seat (and backed with a Tour Pak or passenger backrest so it doesn't slide back) makes a decent rider backrest if you pack it full and firm. I've used the H-D non-adjustable backrest on Ultras with both stock and Mustang seats, and have had two types of adjustable backrests on GL1500 and GL1800 Gold Wings. Never found any of them much more comfortable than either no backrest at all or leaning back against the luggage. Sounds like I'm in a minority here, though.
 
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I think the fixed one is excellent :-)

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-backrest.html
 
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I happend to love my adjustable backrest. I find that during my ride I might put it in different positions(highway or local riding). I think it was worth the extra money and it fixed my lower back problems while riding
 
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I am very likely going to take my Corbin Classic solo off for 2 reasons. It's not very comfortable and I didn't realize a backrest was going to cost almost as much as the seat.
 
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I am very likely going to take my Corbin Classic solo off for 2 reasons. It's not very comfortable and I didn't realize a backrest was going to cost almost as much as the seat.
Look for a used one.
 


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