Harley Drivers backrest?????
Ditto
+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.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 102
Likes: 11
From: Michigan
Question?
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!!!
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!!!
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
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.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 411
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 491
Likes: 1
From: Northern VT
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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Look for a used one.