Drivers backrest
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From: The Wasteland
RE: Drivers backrest
ORIGINAL: JEFE
What are the pros and cons of having a driver backrest?
What are the pros and cons of having a driver backrest?
Cons- its harder to get on the bike for thr rider and passenger.
Road Captain
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From: Mont. Co. Maryland
RE: Drivers backrest
I have one on my SG, but don't use it much. I find it moves me too close to the tank. I'm a big guy (340lbs) and it just feel awkward to be sitting that close to the tank, but "IT SURE FEELS GOOD ON THE BACK"....
So, I guess I've have to make a big decision, huh?????
So, I guess I've have to make a big decision, huh?????
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From: Murfreesboro , TN
RE: Drivers backrest
Wife and I rented a Classic up in Colo in June. It came with the drivers backrest. It was very comfortable, but a pain in the a$$ for me to get on and off (I'm used to sweeping my leg over the top normally). Wife thought it was ok (we did about 300 miles that weekend).
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Carlisle, Ontario
RE: Drivers backrest
This is a great post. I just ordered an 07 Ultra and plan to put the back rest on it. My wife has already said it's more cramped in the passenger seat than on my Road Star so I'm expecting the backrest will reduce that space even more.
Guess the bike won out over the queen on this one. Guess I'll have to do something like take her out to dinner to make up for it.
Guess the bike won out over the queen on this one. Guess I'll have to do something like take her out to dinner to make up for it.
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RE: Drivers backrest
ORIGINAL: chesterbud
This is a great post. I just ordered an 07 Ultra and plan to put the back rest on it. My wife has already said it's more cramped in the passenger seat than on my Road Star so I'm expecting the backrest will reduce that space even more.
Guess the bike won out over the queen on this one. Guess I'll have to do something like take her out to dinner to make up for it.
This is a great post. I just ordered an 07 Ultra and plan to put the back rest on it. My wife has already said it's more cramped in the passenger seat than on my Road Star so I'm expecting the backrest will reduce that space even more.
Guess the bike won out over the queen on this one. Guess I'll have to do something like take her out to dinner to make up for it.
Banned
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: CANADA
RE: Drivers backrest
6'3" never ride without it....bent the support rods back further (with heat) to suit me. Way to upright, stock! Can stretch out & no vibration transmitted to back.
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Road Warrior
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RE: Drivers backrest
[sm=funnypostabove.gif]...At 6'5' I don't think a back rest would allow me to push myself back on the seat and stretch out...any other tall riders out there that can tell me if this is true?
Thanks and ride safe,
Thanks and ride safe,