Drivers backrest
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,520
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From: Wellsboro, PA
I like mine too. Wouldn't be without it now. Know anybody who has one? See if they'll take it out & let you go for a spin with it in the seat of YOUR bike. You won't have to go very far before you know. Mine's adjustable also. With an allen wrench, I can move it forward or backward ---- where ever it's comfortable for me.
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 65
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From: wisconsin
At 5'11" I had the dealer put the non adjustable on my 11 SG when new.
It pushed me forward to much, I had to pull the seat and move the bracket all the way back. Now its good. As someone else said it does not leave any extra room for the wife, but when she rode with me she was bundled up.
It pushed me forward to much, I had to pull the seat and move the bracket all the way back. Now its good. As someone else said it does not leave any extra room for the wife, but when she rode with me she was bundled up.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 938
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From: Seattle WA area
I have had both the adjustable and the non-adjustable version. With a Sundowner seat, both have pushed me too far forward. I sold the adjustable as I felt like I was riding a sport bike with it. Recently bought the other version and after tweaking it a bit have it where I like it.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 381
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From: East Coast
I have had both the adjustable and the non-adjustable version. With a Sundowner seat, both have pushed me too far forward. I sold the adjustable as I felt like I was riding a sport bike with it. Recently bought the other version and after tweaking it a bit have it where I like it.
I'm 6'2" and 240 lbs.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Las Vegas, NV
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Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6,508
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From: WPB, FL
I'll Say It Again
09 Road King - Sundowner w/adjustable backrest
Like sitting in my favorite EZ chair.
When I kick out my highway platforms - like on a recliner!
Like sitting in my favorite EZ chair.
When I kick out my highway platforms - like on a recliner!
Last edited by jeffreydsilver; May 25, 2011 at 02:04 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 609
Likes: 101
From: Saskatchewan
I doubt that you will find many riders who will say don't get one. While I think it does spoil the looks of the bike somewhat, it was the best money I ever spent on an accessory. My back loves it. I don't have it on the bike for the short trips but If I'm going to be on the bike for more than an hour I put it on.