Rider backrest
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 10,216
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From: Glendale AZ
Everyones back is different so it needs to be adjustable or have a wide range of adjustment so you cam zero in on the sweetspot where it feels real comfortable. Of its not its going to be a generic fit and will accomdate everyone. If its too think it will look stupid ehen no one is on it thats why for me, the Mustang backrest allows me to zero in on where it needs to be and narrow in size so it doesnt look stupid when up there by itself...there are others Im sure, but this combo works for me and the condition of my back.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,505
Likes: 56
From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Anthing is better than no backrest
I had the adjustable model worked into the price of my new bike. Love it as much or more as my Goldwing's rest, couldn't do a trip without it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,355
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From: Long Island, NY
after i loan my cage to someone it takes me a long time to get it back to the perfect position for me (should have gotten a seat with memory) so I got the nonadjustable backrest for the bikes - find the right setup & leave it be
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,905
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From: Hartford, AL
Adjustable is always the best solution. I have a Mustang seat with the Mustang adjustable backrest. Wearing different jackets with backs of different thickness, I find it necessary to make some small comfort adjustments from time to time. For me, there is no just "set it and forget it" because I might be wearing a thickly padded leather jacket one day in cold weather then a thin air flow jacket the next. Makes a big difference to be able to adjust that thing perfectly for every situation.
Ditto
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Woodstock, GA
I've installed non-adjustables on my last three baggers. I'm happy... they work for me. Once they're in the comfortable position, I can find no reason to move it around. Your mileage may vary...
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