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Dec 9, 2012 | 08:08 AM

#11

RBWIDE

Road Master

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 762

Likes: 14

From: Bellevue, NE

HD rider adjustable on mine. Wouldn't be without it. And no, I'm NOT saying it's better than the others out there, just that it works for me.

Dec 9, 2012 | 08:13 AM

#12

Merri1

Cruiser

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 102

Likes: 3

From: Cape Cod

I ride a 2012 Ultra Limited and find the seat comfortable. I put a Gresshopper backrest on mine and find it supports my lower back and doesn't push me forward like some have posted about other backrests. It may not be the best, but you can't beat the price. If you have a long list of upgrades that you want to add to your bike, saving money on a backrest is not a bad thing.

Dec 9, 2012 | 08:23 AM

#13

Zimbob

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: Dec 2006

Posts: 2,906

Likes: 11

From: Grottoes Va.

Had the HD one on my '07, made the long rides easy. Put an HD one on my '12, though not really needed right now as I have to "reach" for the bars, when the new bars are in place, it will be a welcome add.

Dec 9, 2012 | 08:27 AM

#14

jeffreydsilver

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 6,508

Likes: 169

From: WPB, FL

Harley Adjustable

I put the Harley adjustable backrest on my RK. Worth its' weight in gold!

Dec 9, 2012 | 09:13 AM

#15

Chunker

Road Warrior

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 1,905

Likes: 66

From: Hartford, AL

Another option is the Utopia back rest. Had one on a Kaw Nomad and very nice. The back rest part is more comfortable than the Mustang, shape and size. Mine didn't have the quick release on it though.

http://www.utpr.com/

Dec 9, 2012 | 09:32 AM

#16

timberland

Road Master

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 1,117

Likes: 4

From: Log home in SE Michigan full time. Log cabin in east TN, Smoky Mountians part time

I have a factory 2005 Screamin Eagle Electra Glide drivers adjustable back rest for sale. Excellent condition. Fender mounting bracket and rear back rest billet piece too. $150, plus pay pal and shipping. US only.

I no longer use it with my seat mod.

Dec 9, 2012 | 10:21 AM

#17

Charlie Fogg

Road Captain

Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 687

Likes: 1

From: Texas

12' Untra Limited; The grasshopper backrest was a quality unit that did not work for me. it pushed me too far forward. I also tried one off eback with the same result. The HD backrest on the stock seat is perfect and is also a quality piece.