Which driver's backrest???
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Eastern NE
Have the standard HD backrest kit on my 09 FLHX & it's probably one of the best accessories I added to date. Makes riding much comfier (no lower back stress) and I never adjust so didn't waste extra $$$ on adjustable model. Good luck!
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Johnstown, PA
When I said regular one, I was referring to the one without the cable. Pads have different stems.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Lake City, Florida
I just picked up a Mustang one from Dennis Kirk for $210 with free shipping.
The leather and the pattern match up perfectly with my 2010 Limited stock seat.
It's slimmer and looks better than the HD ones.
Easy to install, easy to manually adjust, as somebody else earlier stated, it removes easily, (but a thief wouldn't be able to steel the brackets without removing the seat, I'd store it in the tourpac if I'm that worried about some *** wipe ripping it off).
I'm real happy with it.
The leather and the pattern match up perfectly with my 2010 Limited stock seat.
It's slimmer and looks better than the HD ones.
Easy to install, easy to manually adjust, as somebody else earlier stated, it removes easily, (but a thief wouldn't be able to steel the brackets without removing the seat, I'd store it in the tourpac if I'm that worried about some *** wipe ripping it off).
I'm real happy with it.
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I had the "non-adjustable" mount on and never was able to get it to fit comfortably to my riding position. I switched out and installed the "adjustable" mount. It is awesome.
I'm able to change seating postions on the fly and it makes a world of difference. I
cleaned up (from the OEM install instructions) the adjusting latch and flush mounted it
to the rear heat deflector (as others as previously done).
I'm able to change seating postions on the fly and it makes a world of difference. I
cleaned up (from the OEM install instructions) the adjusting latch and flush mounted it
to the rear heat deflector (as others as previously done).
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 440
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From: NW Burbs of Chicago
An alternative to consider - Grasshopper Limited in Beloit WI offers a no frills backrest. Won't style match. Won't adjust. But I can use the extra hundred plus dollars for something else. YMMV
http://www.grasshopperlimited.com/
http://www.grasshopperlimited.com/
Stage I
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 1
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From: Towson, MD
Oops!!
Can't believe that I received the RoadKing riders backrest and the mounting bracket for Christmas... Needless to say the rest needs the adjustable mount and/or I need to exchange the backrest. Suggestions?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Ill Annoy
Holy zombie thread resurrection! Lol 
If I were you I would spring for the adjustable mount. I love mine.
If I were you I would spring for the adjustable mount. I love mine.
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From: Idaho
I had the "non-adjustable" mount on and never was able to get it to fit comfortably to my riding position. I switched out and installed the "adjustable" mount. It is awesome.
I'm able to change seating postions on the fly and it makes a world of difference. I
cleaned up (from the OEM install instructions) the adjusting latch and flush mounted it
to the rear heat deflector (as others as previously done).
I'm able to change seating postions on the fly and it makes a world of difference. I
cleaned up (from the OEM install instructions) the adjusting latch and flush mounted it
to the rear heat deflector (as others as previously done).
So, I was going to get the non-adjustable one. Then I found out that the fully adjustable one is only about $50 more, so that's what I went with.
Absolutely love it. Easy to adjust angle and height. Easy to adjust angle while riding. There are no "delicate" parts, and nothing is rubbing the paint.
However, the installation instructions are indeed wrong. I even checked with the Service Manager, who takes great joy in busting my ***** when I screw something up, but even he said that they're wrong. They tell you to install the adjuster upside down. If you follow the directions as printed, I wouldn't be surprised if you had rubbing somewhere.
Install it correctly and it's awesome.