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Old May 5, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Just installed the adjustable one on my bike that I got from a member on this site.
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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Adjustable.... Very Nice..Ahhhhhhhhh!..... o~`o..................
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Anyone added the passenger pillon seat with a back rest for passenger?
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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I have the adjustable Harley backrest and love it. The only issue is the spring which holds it in the maount falls off so I bought bunch at True Value.
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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I have the adjustable and think its well worth the money. You can easily adjust it to alter your position on long rides giving you much more comfort.
 
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Old May 6, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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absolutely love my adjustable backrest.....it is a little sloppy, but as was mentioned earlier, it tightens up when you lean into it. When my OL rides, I have to pull it forward a little bit for her to be comfortable.
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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I've got the simple HD one that you can adjust with an allen wrench. I like it, have to take it off when I ride with the wife, but that is okay. Only complaint I have is the bolt for adjusting can back out and be lost. I "slightly" upset the threads and then applied blue locktight to keep it in place
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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The movement of the adjustable on a long ride is worth something.
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by HDV-GLIDE
Yep, I have one and yes it's worth it but yes there was a lot of "slop/play" in it. I used some black gorilla tape around the bar where it fits into the base and that took care of the free play.
-----------Thanks for the tech tip, I'll give it a try!---------------
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by steelerdude1
There is a raw bar that sticks up?

Here is the pic from the HD Parts catalog, is this pic not what it looks like installed?


Anyone have a pic of theirs?
There is no raw bar if you have the right backrest for your seat. You definitely need an adjustable one. That Road Zepplin is gonna spoil you!
 
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