Backrest vs. backrest advice
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Booming metropolis
I have the adjustable one I would like to sell. I installed it but only used it a few times with the harley hammock seat. Decided to stay with the Corbin for now. I liked the ease of adjustment. My dad got one for his bike too and loves it. I would like to sell the dual hammock seat also.
My vote is for adjustable.
My vote is for adjustable.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Charlotte Area
I have had both. I much prefer the adjustible. It gives you options while riding. Not everyone can get their passenger to change the settings on the non adj, sgoing down the raod. It comes off and goes back on wasier as well.
I have the adjustable one I would like to sell. I installed it but only used it a few times with the harley hammock seat. Decided to stay with the Corbin for now. I liked the ease of adjustment. My dad got one for his bike too and loves it. I would like to sell the dual hammock seat also.
My vote is for adjustable.
My vote is for adjustable.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2013
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From: Florida
My bike came with the non-adjustable backrest. I rode home from the sellers house, took it off and never put it back on. They're definitely not worth 199 plus 30 or 40 bucks for the the "not included" mounting hardware. That screw adjuster doesn't do anything but allow the top of the backrest to pivot back a little. I'm 6'2" and it pushes me forward and forces you to sit straight up. On the ex's heritage without the windshield, the backrest was nice. On my Electra Glide with the fairing there isn't enough wind on me to make a difference. I also push back into the seat. That's not possible with the backrest on. if I was shorter maybe it would be a better fit. I would definitely at least sit on a bike with the rest installed and put your feet on the boards and see.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Sussex, South of England
I picked up the adjustable only yesterday and fitted it last night. With "only" Ł100 difference between the two I'm glad I went for the more versatile one but I'm unable to say if it was really worth it yet.
Last edited by Scaredofrain; Jul 28, 2013 at 05:07 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 866
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From: Richmond Hill, Ontario
The adjustable one is worth the extra money. The ability to change on the fly greatly adds to your comfort. 
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From: Southern Maryland
I have the adjustable one I would like to sell. I installed it but only used it a few times with the harley hammock seat. Decided to stay with the Corbin for now. I liked the ease of adjustment. My dad got one for his bike too and loves it. I would like to sell the dual hammock seat also.