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Old May 23, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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I always keep mine on. Much more comfy.
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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If I couldn't have a backrest I would have to sell my scoot. Nuff said.
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Don't leave home without it!!
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Hey Passrusher75, is the adjustable backrest easily removeable like the non adjustable or at least less adjustable version? I had the non adjustable rider backrest on my RKC and was able to take it off and put it on in 30 seconds. I want to get an adjustable one for my EGC but still want to be able to remove it. Thanks! Don
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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I took mine off after I put 12.5" bars on just to try since
my riding position changed, but 15 miles down the road I knew it would be going back on. It's a must have for me!
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by donskrin
Hey Passrusher75, is the adjustable backrest easily removeable like the non adjustable or at least less adjustable version? I had the non adjustable rider backrest on my RKC and was able to take it off and put it on in 30 seconds. I want to get an adjustable one for my EGC but still want to be able to remove it. Thanks! Don
Much easier. You can remove it in just a couple of seconds.
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Don't leave home without it!!
me neeeether.
Kroozeabout.
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Love the mustang seat and have a backrest but miss the HD adjustable one. Backrests make a long day bearable.
 
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The only time I remove mine is when the wife rides with me. I would rather leave it on all the time, but it limits her room.

Same here.
 
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Old May 23, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Funny, I picked one up here on the forums. Rode it in several different locations and finally found a spot I liked. Got my new seat from Mean City Cycles (I am vertically challenged). Slapped it on the Street Glide, the butt pocket is a little lower and fits me like a glove. The backrest just did not feel right so I took it off and am much more happy without it.

It's going for sale by tomorrow.

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