Rider backrest.. Does it help with comfort ?

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Mar 3, 2013 | 06:13 AM

#51

davidwruth

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I had a mustang seat on y fatboy with one made the ride to Sturgis last year great. Ordered new one for ultra be here wednesday

Mar 3, 2013 | 06:58 AM

#52

Wild Card

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From: North Carolina

Does a bear **** in the woods?

Same answer to both questions

Mar 3, 2013 | 07:20 AM

#53

santajim

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From: Tonopah Az

absolutely helps keeps you from slouching

Mar 3, 2013 | 07:21 AM

#54

mike5380

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From: Springfield, MO

Absolutely worth it. I put one on about 3 years ago and have not looked back. It allows you to relax in the saddle and still have plenty of back support.

Mike

Mar 3, 2013 | 07:25 AM

#55

Iceman24

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From: Eastern NE

I know I'm older, but after riding most of my younger days with & without backrests...I now prefer "with" just for the added comfort. Don't really have any back issues/problems, but after a couple hundred miles it's nice support for the "longer hauls." Also, great place to tie other crap too as well (i.e. bags, gear, etc.).

Mar 3, 2013 | 08:51 AM

#56

stew292

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I have the stock seat with adjustable back rest. Its the only way to go for me. I like that you can adjust the back rest during the ride.

Mar 3, 2013 | 08:58 AM

#57

kyote

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From: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Backrest was the first thing I purchased after I got mine.. Feel like I'm sliding all over the seat if i don't have it on.. If I don't have it on... is becuz I have a nicer "backrest" who rides along

Mar 3, 2013 | 09:12 AM

#58

TMOUT

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[quote=basselope;10981180]Definitely makes the longer rides more comfortable for me. Just wish I could have gotten an adjustable, but they don't fit with a Tallboy seat.

That's why so many biker Babes have big hooties. No need for the back rest, and if they push you forward a little... SWEEET!

[/quote

Completely lost my Train of thought when I saw your sig pic!! Holy CRAP!!

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Mar 3, 2013 | 09:33 AM

#59

Tampakingpin

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From: Tampa

Never had one but the overwhelming response has me interested. I ride on long rides all of the time and never really thought about it. Does age play into this decision? I am in my 30's