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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by nvsteve
Lots of complaints on the pre-09 backrests from HD. Mostly that they push you forward.
That's why I bought a Mustang.
no complaint here on the HD backrest for my 03 RKC. I think the trick is to adjust it to where you want to sit. even though I have the "non'adjustable" one, it has an almost unlimited range of settings.

but, hey, use whatever reasoning you need to get what you want. right? it's your ride, make it fit you.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Just got mine this weekend for my 06 sg. Love it!!! Don't know how I rode without it for so long!!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by nvsteve
Lots of complaints on the pre-09 backrests from HD. Mostly that they push you forward.
That's why I bought a Mustang.
I don't know who is complaining. I have an HD adjustable on my 08 SG and it is without a doubt, the best aftermarket purchase I've made so far. I love it!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by aviator
no complaint here on the HD backrest for my 03 RKC. I think the trick is to adjust it to where you want to sit. even though I have the "non'adjustable" one, it has an almost unlimited range of settings.

but, hey, use whatever reasoning you need to get what you want. right? it's your ride, make it fit you.
What aviator said............here's my '03 with mine
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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I have the HD non adjustable, it did push me forward at first. I pulled the seat and moved the mounting bracket back from where the dealer installed it. There are several holes to choose from. All is well now.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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I have an adjustable that I ordered with my C&C seat and I would love to say that I never ride without it. When the wife and I ride two up it has reduced the room that she has that it is uncomfortable for her so I am going to have to buy a tour pack relocation kit to make things more enjoyable for both. As we all know keeping the wife happy is just as important as our comfort.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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I have one and wouldn't ride without it,keep in mind the adjustable will not adjust up and down.If you go to a lower seat it will ride higher on your back.My only complaint with it otherwise it's great.
 
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I have the LowDown Mustang seat with adjustable backrest.
Once you try it, you cannot ride without it.
 
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I went with the non-adjustable. Once you get it in a comfortable position you won't move it. Save some $.
 
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I have an adjustable and mine also adjusts up and down with a button. I love it and my wife does also. It has a pocket for her cigarettes..
 
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