installed adj backrest today...
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From: lancaster, pa
installed adj backrest today...
installed item#52622-03 comfert stitch adj backrest. went fairly smooth. Thought control for adjuster was on the side of seat,but went on side of frame nearrear cylinder. one bolt that went in quick set fastener had to use my own. getting the bolt to hold adjuster control switch frame would have been easier if hands were smaller.
after install was concerned about being too far forward. Well did install after rideing today and dont think it is. Liked it all the way back as far as it would adjust though. Maybe not all the time? will see. Think there is a little wiggle room to the install or another way if want it back a little more. all in all just lookin at it gives me a worm fussy feeling in my back.
after install was concerned about being too far forward. Well did install after rideing today and dont think it is. Liked it all the way back as far as it would adjust though. Maybe not all the time? will see. Think there is a little wiggle room to the install or another way if want it back a little more. all in all just lookin at it gives me a worm fussy feeling in my back.
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From: Oahu, Hawaii
RE: installed adj backrest today...
I started off using mine for long trips only but now never take it off. It's more confortable and it also prevents me from having to hang on when twisting the throttle.
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From: Omaha Nebraska
RE: installed adj backrest today...
ORIGINAL: voodoodrug
installed item#52622-03 comfert stitch adj backrest. went fairly smooth. Thought control for adjuster was on the side of seat,but went on side of frame near rear cylinder. one bolt that went in quick set fastener had to use my own. getting the bolt to hold adjuster control switch frame would have been easier if hands were smaller.
after install was concerned about being too far forward. Well did install after rideing today and dont think it is. Liked it all the way back as far as it would adjust though. Maybe not all the time? will see. Think there is a little wiggle room to the install or another way if want it back a little more. all in all just lookin at it gives me a worm fussy feeling in my back.
installed item#52622-03 comfert stitch adj backrest. went fairly smooth. Thought control for adjuster was on the side of seat,but went on side of frame near rear cylinder. one bolt that went in quick set fastener had to use my own. getting the bolt to hold adjuster control switch frame would have been easier if hands were smaller.
after install was concerned about being too far forward. Well did install after rideing today and dont think it is. Liked it all the way back as far as it would adjust though. Maybe not all the time? will see. Think there is a little wiggle room to the install or another way if want it back a little more. all in all just lookin at it gives me a worm fussy feeling in my back.
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From: Cape May Co. NJ
RE: installed adj backrest today...
I put the same backrest on my 05 road king, which has the sundowner seat. Love the backrest but it doesn't fit all theway down to meet the top of the seat. It has a height adjustment buteven whenit's set to the lowest position, it still is about 3inches above the seat. Noticed in the HD catalog all the pics of this item show it down righton top of the seat. Did I miss something during the install?? Does anybody else have this problem??
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From: JAX Florida
RE: installed adj backrest today...
they are great,I never take mine off. well except for today as Ijust moved mine back today from third to last hole. Haven't gone out totest it yet.
I assume like everyone else H-D failed to include all of the needed bolts, etc for a no brainer installation.
not tohighjack the thread, but also just finished pulling and reinstalling the front wheel for fender removal and repair. like a "dip stick", I had mounted my gremlin bell off thehydraulic tee block under the fork and the bell dented the finder. pushed it out and very carefullyreformed with a body iron/block. not being a body guy, was way scarred of making it worse than better. came out pretty good. I doubt anyone will even notice it. But, I know it's there and therefore it stands out like a sore thumb!
I assume like everyone else H-D failed to include all of the needed bolts, etc for a no brainer installation.
not tohighjack the thread, but also just finished pulling and reinstalling the front wheel for fender removal and repair. like a "dip stick", I had mounted my gremlin bell off thehydraulic tee block under the fork and the bell dented the finder. pushed it out and very carefullyreformed with a body iron/block. not being a body guy, was way scarred of making it worse than better. came out pretty good. I doubt anyone will even notice it. But, I know it's there and therefore it stands out like a sore thumb!
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From: Omaha Nebraska
RE: installed adj backrest today...
ORIGINAL: 2CMan
I put the same backrest on my 05 road king, which has the sundowner seat. Love the backrest but it doesn't fit all theway down to meet the top of the seat. It has a height adjustment buteven whenit's set to the lowest position, it still is about 3inches above the seat. Noticed in the HD catalog all the pics of this item show it down righton top of the seat. Did I miss something during the install?? Does anybody else have this problem??
I put the same backrest on my 05 road king, which has the sundowner seat. Love the backrest but it doesn't fit all theway down to meet the top of the seat. It has a height adjustment buteven whenit's set to the lowest position, it still is about 3inches above the seat. Noticed in the HD catalog all the pics of this item show it down righton top of the seat. Did I miss something during the install?? Does anybody else have this problem??
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Las Vegas
RE: installed adj backrest today...
on my 06 roadglide with the stock seat it was the same as you describe, but i put on a sundowner seat and now it is fine
ORIGINAL: 2CMan
I put the same backrest on my 05 road king, which has the sundowner seat. Love the backrest but it doesn't fit all theway down to meet the top of the seat. It has a height adjustment buteven whenit's set to the lowest position, it still is about 3inches above the seat. Noticed in the HD catalog all the pics of this item show it down righton top of the seat. Did I miss something during the install?? Does anybody else have this problem??
I put the same backrest on my 05 road king, which has the sundowner seat. Love the backrest but it doesn't fit all theway down to meet the top of the seat. It has a height adjustment buteven whenit's set to the lowest position, it still is about 3inches above the seat. Noticed in the HD catalog all the pics of this item show it down righton top of the seat. Did I miss something during the install?? Does anybody else have this problem??