Drivers backrest
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From: South Jersey
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?
What are some opinions?
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
RE: Drivers backrest
Be careful. Once you ride with it, you won't want to ride without it. The backrest has three height adjustments. There is a button under the backrest cover and you can feel it at the bottom on the back. The backrest can be removed by splitting the bracket and pulling it out. The spring is hard to work, but once you get used to it, you will have no problem getting it out of there. You can't remove the seat without taking it out, so take the time and get used to it quick.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Boise, Idaho
RE: Drivers backrest
love mine too. stretch out on the highway pegs, hit the cruise, lean back and roll down the highway.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: South Jersey
RE: Drivers backrest
ORIGINAL: Streetrunner
I'm thinking about getting one for my SG but I have been wondering if the vibration from the motor gets transmitted to the backrest. The last thing I want is to feel that vibration on my back.
What are some opinions?
ORIGINAL: JEFE
What are the pros and cons of having a driver backrest?
What are the pros and cons of having a driver backrest?
What are some opinions?
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: King George, VA
RE: Drivers backrest
Hey Jeff, I'm 6'4" and my RG is just fine with the backrest. Adjust your handle bars so your at a comfortable distance from them when your leaning against the backrest and you can cruise just about forever.
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From: The Wasteland
RE: Drivers backrest
ORIGINAL: Streetrunner
I'm thinking about getting one for my SG but I have been wondering if the vibration from the motor gets transmitted to the backrest. The last thing I want is to feel that vibration on my back.
What are some opinions?
ORIGINAL: JEFE
What are the pros and cons of having a driver backrest?
What are the pros and cons of having a driver backrest?
What are some opinions?
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,018
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From: Front Royal, Virginia
RE: Drivers backrest
For no particular reason, I just don't use mine. It's new except that I somehow put a very light scratch on the leather. IT IS NOT A TEAR!. I'll sell it if anyone is interested. It's the one that cost $180. I'll sell it for $125 and pay the shipping. I can send pictures if anyone is interested. It is off my 02 RKC.
Gary
Gary
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RE: Drivers backrest
never had one before ,nor a harley for that matter .
used to riding sports and sports touring machines where your weight is evenly distributed ,not so with cruisers ,
but ,got an 07 street glide and after 2 weeks and 1,000 miles i went for the backrest due to the riding position of this bike that makes me curve my back and thus ,eventual back pain.
the back rest forces you into an upright position and takes the starin off your lower back. ,now....i wish it were about 4 inches lower so that it would really press against the lower back and not a few inches higher .....and i have it set to its lowest and reawards position.
i think that the backrest is from a body/mechanical function a great asset
used to riding sports and sports touring machines where your weight is evenly distributed ,not so with cruisers ,
but ,got an 07 street glide and after 2 weeks and 1,000 miles i went for the backrest due to the riding position of this bike that makes me curve my back and thus ,eventual back pain.
the back rest forces you into an upright position and takes the starin off your lower back. ,now....i wish it were about 4 inches lower so that it would really press against the lower back and not a few inches higher .....and i have it set to its lowest and reawards position.
i think that the backrest is from a body/mechanical function a great asset
