Rider Backrest
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 475
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From: Trussville, Al
RE: Rider Backrest
I have an '05 Ultra and was thinking of adding the backrest.
Question; does it force you to sit "too" upright? I have heard of people complaining about that and actually attempting to bend the bracket to get more angle.
Question; does it force you to sit "too" upright? I have heard of people complaining about that and actually attempting to bend the bracket to get more angle.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
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RE: Rider Backrest
Either the HD or the Mustang adjustables are worth their weight in gold! HD's is only available in button-tufted if that helps narrow it down. Had the same experience with the Mrs, but she also missed it as a grab point to help climb on. So it never came off again!
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
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RE: Rider Backrest
Does the HD adjustable backrest fit a Sundowner seat? Or do I have to stick with their brand?
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Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
From: So. Missouri / Arkansas ( Peel Ferry area )
RE: Rider Backrest
Am I the only one who hates there backrest?
If you enjoy sitting on the tank, buy one.
I love the idea of it and may rework it and see what happens.
If you enjoy sitting on the tank, buy one.
I love the idea of it and may rework it and see what happens.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,236
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From: lancaster, pa
RE: Rider Backrest
added a few washers to change the angle a little.(behind forward mount bolt), also with iso wing(or any type pegs) keep from that forward pushing feeling. really need a pix here,but im at work.
on a long long trip did adjust it forward while i stretched forward to relieve that sacrol stress on lower back. and another thing thats good about adj. bikes beside/behind blinding me with light,leanfforward out of view from mirrors. ok lets talk about oil again
on a long long trip did adjust it forward while i stretched forward to relieve that sacrol stress on lower back. and another thing thats good about adj. bikes beside/behind blinding me with light,leanfforward out of view from mirrors. ok lets talk about oil again