Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Riders Backrest

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 08:01 AM
Share
  #11  
vtwinbob's Avatar
vtwinbob
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 552
Likes: 2
From: Florida
Default
Originally Posted by StreetKing
Hey Keithhu, does the mustang fold forward?

yes it does, it will lay all the way on the seat
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 08:24 AM
Share
  #12  
KCFLHRC's Avatar
KCFLHRC
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 8,039
Likes: 1,305
From: Jayhawk Country
Default
I have the plain old HD one and it works great. Mount the bracket on the fender and plug in the back rest. Cant get any simpler than that.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 09:33 AM
Share
  #13  
nutsandbolts5212's Avatar
nutsandbolts5212
Road Warrior
Veteran: Navy
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,426
Likes: 821
From: Shitcago, Illinois
Default
Originally Posted by Keithhu
Nice RKC!
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 10:11 AM
Share
  #14  
Steve On 3's Avatar
Steve On 3
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,615
Likes: 31
From: Charlotte Area
Default
Had the hd non adjustible and now have the adjustible. Whatever backrest you get, you will wonder why you didn't get one before. Good luck
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 12:10 PM
Share
  #15  
WetSider's Avatar
WetSider
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 343
Likes: 1
From: Western WA
Default
Got the Mustang rider backrest, and am very pleased. Quick to put on/take off, and folds fwd if you need it to make it easier to swing your leg over. Very simple install (if you've got the standard seat/slot location, that is).
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 12:18 PM
Share
  #16  
SportyPig's Avatar
SportyPig
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,478
Likes: 12
From: Nashville, TN
Default
I have the backrest that is made for the Street Glide. I like it, but install is a PITA. I happen to have an extra mounting bracket if you want. Just pay the shipping.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 12:20 PM
Share
  #17  
Keithhu's Avatar
Keithhu
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,145
Likes: 6,168
From: SE Michigan
Default
Originally Posted by vtwinbob
yes it does, it will lay all the way on the seat
Uhh... not the one I have - do you have a pic of that?
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 12:26 PM
Share
  #18  
z06elmo's Avatar
z06elmo
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 169
Likes: 13
From: Bay Area, CA
Default
here is my newbie question - are the adjustable backrests only adjusting up and down, not forward and backward? My concern is with being a shorter rider, the backrest would make me actually lean back too much where I wouldn't have a good grip on the bars anymore...
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 12:33 PM
Share
  #19  
SportyPig's Avatar
SportyPig
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,478
Likes: 12
From: Nashville, TN
Default
Originally Posted by z06elmo
here is my newbie question - are the adjustable backrests only adjusting up and down, not forward and backward? My concern is with being a shorter rider, the backrest would make me actually lean back too much where I wouldn't have a good grip on the bars anymore...
The one I have adjusts forward, back, and height. Not all simple adjustments, but you can get it exactly how you want.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 02:07 PM
Share
  #20  
Guitar4Him's Avatar
Guitar4Him
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 410
Likes: 3
From: Central North Carolina
Default
I know you said you didn't want the adjustable backrest but it's still worth considering. On a long trip, it's nice to be able to change your riding position. The adjustable backrest allows just that...you can change so that you're sitting a little more leaned forward or backward. Those small changes in posture go a long way towards making you more comfortable. On the adjustable backrest you just reach down and move a lever and can re-position yourself.
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:25 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE