Why is everything such a PIA - Rider backrest install
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 355
Likes: 7
From: Georgia
I installed the fixed position backrest and it went smoothly. The only continuing problem is reinstalling the backrest into the mount bracket through that slot in the seat. I could not imagine a more difficult design. Sometimes it slips right in and other times I screw with it for a half hour or so to get it locked into the bracket. Surely some engineer could figure out an easier design that this.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 28,842
Likes: 16,583
From: Wisconsin, USA
Everyone makes it sound like a big deal taking the ultra seat out, so I was kind of apprehensive. I used an offset screwdriver with Phillips 3 bit, screw came right out. I put a sock on the tab in back and just pulled seat out no problem. Went back in easy and securely. I am just going to keep my offset ratchet made by General on the bike, with a PH3 bit. And a sock. This may be a dumb question, but what's wrong with the stock backrest?
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 9,850
Likes: 220
From: Sacramento, CA.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
