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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 12:03 AM
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Anyone using a non Harley backrest on a stock seat? I purchased the Harley one and it pushes me up too straight. I have the mount as far back as it will go and I'm still too straight and my arms are too bent. I am much more comfortable without it. Any suggestions on another brand?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 12:17 AM
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I am 6' 250lb. Found the stock seat pushed me up too far on the tank. Had adjustable backrest but still too cramped. Switched to Mustang wide solo w rider back rest and passenger pad. Works well and comfortable. But...I am considering pull back handlebars because the Mustang sits back further than stock and I like having my arms bent a little. I just felt like the stock seat was too far forward.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Ganno57
Anyone using a non Harley backrest on a stock seat? I purchased the Harley one and it pushes me up too straight. I have the mount as far back as it will go and I'm still too straight and my arms are too bent. I am much more comfortable without it. Any suggestions on another brand?
i had the h/d backrest with stock seat and had the same problem, i went with the mustang backrest, it's not as thick as the h/d and seems to me to have more adj. but it worked out fine for me. if you have a friend that has the mustang you might want to try it out.
 
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Had the same problem. Fixed it by putting the bars into a bench vice, heated them up with a propane torch (just a little - not red-hot) and hammered them down (+/- 1/2"). much better now.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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I've had great success with Corbin, and it's detachable backrest.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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It needs to break in to your backside, but the backrest fits right on the sweet spot that is my jacked up disk in my L4-5:
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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I have a Utopia Drivers backrest with the 1/2" push it back option they offer (on my stock seat) ... the HD drivers back rest mounts way too tall for my stock seat. the Utopia is a lower mount (or taller if you like) and with the 1/2" back option it made all the difference for me. The under seat mount is nearly the same as the HD one but they are not interchangeable ... the adjustment is a screw on the back side that can be turned while driving though it doesn't usually need much adjusting, I also have the quick detach option

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Originally Posted by TUCCI
It needs to break in to your backside, but the backrest fits right on the sweet spot that is my jacked up disk in my L4-5
I generally do not put my butt on the backrest. Like you I have a disk problem L5-S1. Judging from the pics, for me yours would be too far forward also. I want something that will be very slightly behind or even with the back support of the seat. I do not sit straight up in the seat, I lean back a little due to my height and the length of my arms. I find the stock seat and riding position comfortable but I want to add some back support for the longer rides.
 
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Originally Posted by mllgator
Had the same problem. Fixed it by putting the bars into a bench vice, heated them up with a propane torch (just a little - not red-hot) and hammered them down (+/- 1/2"). much better now.
I thought about doing that exact thing. Maybe put a 20 deg bend backwards and then bend it back straight again. My fear is that it will temper the metal and it will bend from the weight of me pushing against it.
 
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The Biker's Friend Motorcycle Backrest is very adjustable and able to offer back support as well as storage. Five sizes offered.
 
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