Adjustable backrest question
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Road Master
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Adjustable backrest question
I have a question about the Harley adjustable backrest.
A indy shop down the road from me has 2 of the mounts used but when I pull the lever nothing happens. Is the backrest supposed to actuate with no pressure from the rider on it? Are just the pistons replaceable?
Thanks,
Robert
A indy shop down the road from me has 2 of the mounts used but when I pull the lever nothing happens. Is the backrest supposed to actuate with no pressure from the rider on it? Are just the pistons replaceable?
Thanks,
Robert
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Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Ottawa, Canada
I have a question about the Harley adjustable backrest.
A indy shop down the road from me has 2 of the mounts used but when I pull the lever nothing happens. Is the backrest supposed to actuate with no pressure from the rider on it? Are just the pistons replaceable?
Thanks,
Robert
A indy shop down the road from me has 2 of the mounts used but when I pull the lever nothing happens. Is the backrest supposed to actuate with no pressure from the rider on it? Are just the pistons replaceable?
Thanks,
Robert
If not installed on the bike, the mount is likely in the forward position. It would be extremely difficult to move it by hand if not mounted on the bike. When mounted on the bike, you pull the lever and then push back on it to the desired position. I have one and love it.
...........martin
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From: Elk Mound, WI
I have one but it doesn't go back far enough for my liking and consequently I'm considering getting rid of it. If I don't the only way I'll be able to make it work for me is to bend the bracket.
Tourer
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From: Ventura, CA
I have the same issue with mine. I don't know why they make an adjustable backrest with such a limited useful range. I actually bent the bar of the backrest so it would lean back more and I'm pretty short. Silly design but it is a nice backrest.
This is correct. And it's also correct that it's difficult at best to move it position if it's not mounted on the bike.
I have one but it doesn't go back far enough for my liking and consequently I'm considering getting rid of it. If I don't the only way I'll be able to make it work for me is to bend the bracket.
I have one but it doesn't go back far enough for my liking and consequently I'm considering getting rid of it. If I don't the only way I'll be able to make it work for me is to bend the bracket.
Road Master
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From: Elk Mound, WI
How difficult was it to bend the bracket? I was thinking about just putting it in a vice and giving 'er hell. Is that what you did? If it's hardened steel it might be pretty tough.
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It's not hardened steel. These guys doing all the whining,need to get the right seat,the backrest is not their problem.They work perfectly when the seat is right for the rider,and Harley has that covered pretty well,along with custom makers.
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From: Ventura, CA
So glad that you're an expert on other peoples anatomy. I didn't realize how screwed up I actually was.
I wedged it in my table saw and leaned on it. It's pretty tough but it will bend.
I wedged it in my table saw and leaned on it. It's pretty tough but it will bend.
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Good to know, eh?