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Old Aug 25, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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Looking to add a passenger back rest/sissy bar to my EG, opinions on the preference between the standard height or the short version. Beside just 3 inch height difference. 9 1/2 on the short and 12 1/2 on the standard. Thanks all, in advance.
 
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There is also a new for 2014, titling passenger backrest. I saw it in a accessory catalog update at the dealer.
 
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There is also a new for 2014, titling passenger backrest. I saw it in a accessory catalog update at the dealer.

Ohhhh?? Hmmm. Ok thanks.
 
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Depends on the height of your passenger and if you have or plan on adding a different seat (some seats have more padding, making them taller). I went with the standard height because my OL is about 5'11". My buddy went with the short one on his SG, but his OL is about 5'nothing.
 
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let her try em both,you WILL pick the wrong one......happy wife happy life.
 
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let her try em both,you WILL pick the wrong one......happy wife happy life.
No doubt bout that. We always do. Lol
 
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I think the tall one would be more comfortable for anyone, & since it's only going to be on when you have a passenger I think it's a no brainer, get the tall one.
 
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I think the tall one would be more comfortable for anyone, & since it's only going to be on when you have a passenger I think it's a no brainer, get the tall one.

Right on. Crap, there goes that new one on Ebay for $120, the short one. Lol. Yea the tall one is the one I was originally thinkin but wanted opinion form those that have or had the passenger back rest.
 
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