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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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So this past December I became the very very proud owner of a 2013 FLHTK Anniversary Limited. I've been able to put around 2900 miles on her. Only one complaint. Due to my messed-up back, a backrest is a must for long rides. Unfortunately, none available to match the Anniversary seat. The plain black backrest that I retained from my '09 Ultra, just didn't look right, so off to Kingston, WA and "Rich's Custom Seats". Here is the result. BAM... No more issues! Whatta' ya think?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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very nice. it's the little touches like that which really compliment a bike

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Nice touch. Love the brown insert in those seats.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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Looks great....nice job
 
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Wow, very nice. I have terrible back problems from years of jumping out of a perfectly good aircraft in the Army. Have a removable backrest on my Mustang seat, but it doesn't look nothing like yours. Yours looks great. Congrats on the bike and new seat...
 
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Originally Posted by jimd3246
So this past December I became the very very proud owner of a 2013 FLHTK Anniversary Limited. I've been able to put around 2900 miles on her. Only one complaint. Due to my messed-up back, a backrest is a must for long rides. Unfortunately, none available to match the Anniversary seat. The plain black backrest that I retained from my '09 Ultra, just didn't look right, so off to Kingston, WA and "Rich's Custom Seats". Here is the result. BAM... No more issues! Whatta' ya think?
I need one of those. Dose he do mail order?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Yea pass on the guys info please
 
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Nice job!! when Harley don't make it ! Make it yourself! That's what makes it your's Very Cool!!!
 
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That looks way kool, did simular to mine.
 
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Gotta love those custom experts - sweet job + networking = business boom.

Nice seat & backrest.
 
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