2013 FLHTK Rider Backrest

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Jul 20, 2013 | 09:32 PM

#11

Bigg Lou

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Joined: Jun 2009

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From: Las Vegas, NV

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Originally Posted by az_steve

I got a Grasshopper backrest.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...item3383c27878

Couldn't beat the price. I really like it. It is not adjustable. But I have heard that people can bend the bar to fit themselves if they need to.

Only drawback I find with it is that it does not lock in place, just slides in and out of the bracket. So it is real easy to put on and take off. But no security if you leave it on the bike. I just put it into the tour pak if I am going to be away from the bike.

+1, this is the backrest I went with on my '13 SG. Price can't be beat, is quick removable and the position of the backrest, at least for me, is in the perfect position. I highly recommend Grasshopper's backrest. To be honest I figured at $95 shipped if I didn't like it I could either eat the buy price or return it and then SPEND the big bucks for the "official" HD backrest. After receiving this high quality American built product at an affordable price, couldn't be happier.

Jul 20, 2013 | 11:23 PM

#12

davessworks

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Joined: Jul 2007

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From: Woodinville, WA

Based on many recommendations I read here several years ago I chose the adjustable versus the cheaper back rest.

I have no regrets at all. It's one of the best engineered accessories Harley offers.

The only cautionary note is that it does limit your choices of after market saddles . . . .

Jul 21, 2013 | 12:34 AM

#13

my67pnycar

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Joined: Oct 2010

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From: DOWN SOUTH

I have the one Geezer Glide mentioned with the allen bolt adjustment, it is da bomb. I will not own another bike without a backrest. Squeeze the rods together and it pops right off for storage if needed. One of the best investments you will make for your bike and your back.