Installing adjustable riders back rest
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Road Warrior
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From: Charlotte
Installing adjustable riders back rest
My local shop is having a Christmas sale next week. I can get the following parts for 20% off:
Comfort Stitch Rider Backrest Kit Part #: 52423-09A. listed at $109.95
Adjustable Rider Backrest Mounting Kit Part #: 52593-09A. listed at $219.95
With the discount and not including tax, I'm looking at $263.92
First off, does anyone know of any other dealers that can do better on the prices?
Taking a quick glance at the HD instructions, installing these parts doesn't seem to be an easy install. With an adjustable bike rest, I don't want to screw something up and take a tumble as a result of not installing properly. For those who have done the install, how difficult is it? My shop charges $80 an hour. I'm just wondering how difficult it is.
Also, any guys in the Charlotte area, I'll buy you a bottle if you're willing to assist in the install. Hey, one hand washes another!
Comfort Stitch Rider Backrest Kit Part #: 52423-09A. listed at $109.95
Adjustable Rider Backrest Mounting Kit Part #: 52593-09A. listed at $219.95
With the discount and not including tax, I'm looking at $263.92
First off, does anyone know of any other dealers that can do better on the prices?
Taking a quick glance at the HD instructions, installing these parts doesn't seem to be an easy install. With an adjustable bike rest, I don't want to screw something up and take a tumble as a result of not installing properly. For those who have done the install, how difficult is it? My shop charges $80 an hour. I'm just wondering how difficult it is.
Also, any guys in the Charlotte area, I'll buy you a bottle if you're willing to assist in the install. Hey, one hand washes another!
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From: New Jersey
My local shop is having a Christmas sale next week. I can get the following parts for 20% off:
Comfort Stitch Rider Backrest Kit Part #: 52423-09A. listed at $109.95
Adjustable Rider Backrest Mounting Kit Part #: 52593-09A. listed at $219.95
With the discount and not including tax, I'm looking at $263.92
First off, does anyone know of any other dealers that can do better on the prices?
Taking a quick glance at the HD instructions, installing these parts doesn't seem to be an easy install. With an adjustable bike rest, I don't want to screw something up and take a tumble as a result of not installing properly. For those who have done the install, how difficult is it? My shop charges $80 an hour. I'm just wondering how difficult it is.
Also, any guys in the Charlotte area, I'll buy you a bottle if you're willing to assist in the install. Hey, one hand washes another!
Comfort Stitch Rider Backrest Kit Part #: 52423-09A. listed at $109.95
Adjustable Rider Backrest Mounting Kit Part #: 52593-09A. listed at $219.95
With the discount and not including tax, I'm looking at $263.92
First off, does anyone know of any other dealers that can do better on the prices?
Taking a quick glance at the HD instructions, installing these parts doesn't seem to be an easy install. With an adjustable bike rest, I don't want to screw something up and take a tumble as a result of not installing properly. For those who have done the install, how difficult is it? My shop charges $80 an hour. I'm just wondering how difficult it is.
Also, any guys in the Charlotte area, I'll buy you a bottle if you're willing to assist in the install. Hey, one hand washes another!
No one is going to beat 20% that I know of. I use HalesHD. They do 20% off for phone orders.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 543
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From: Maryland
This is a do it yourself job, if you are good with picture instructions, but don't like to read, maybe you should take the time and read step by step with this one, but other than that it was easy to install.
My local shop is having a Christmas sale next week. I can get the following parts for 20% off:
Comfort Stitch Rider Backrest Kit Part #: 52423-09A. listed at $109.95
Adjustable Rider Backrest Mounting Kit Part #: 52593-09A. listed at $219.95
With the discount and not including tax, I'm looking at $263.92
First off, does anyone know of any other dealers that can do better on the prices?
Taking a quick glance at the HD instructions, installing these parts doesn't seem to be an easy install. With an adjustable bike rest, I don't want to screw something up and take a tumble as a result of not installing properly. For those who have done the install, how difficult is it? My shop charges $80 an hour. I'm just wondering how difficult it is.
Also, any guys in the Charlotte area, I'll buy you a bottle if you're willing to assist in the install. Hey, one hand washes another!
Comfort Stitch Rider Backrest Kit Part #: 52423-09A. listed at $109.95
Adjustable Rider Backrest Mounting Kit Part #: 52593-09A. listed at $219.95
With the discount and not including tax, I'm looking at $263.92
First off, does anyone know of any other dealers that can do better on the prices?
Taking a quick glance at the HD instructions, installing these parts doesn't seem to be an easy install. With an adjustable bike rest, I don't want to screw something up and take a tumble as a result of not installing properly. For those who have done the install, how difficult is it? My shop charges $80 an hour. I'm just wondering how difficult it is.
Also, any guys in the Charlotte area, I'll buy you a bottle if you're willing to assist in the install. Hey, one hand washes another!
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Do yourself a favor and buy the Mustang Backrest 10 times better than the HD and looks way better.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 161
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From: kansas
Really easy to install. I have used mine on only a handful trips and have never liked it. I would much rather use a bedroll or small luggage between the sissy bar and my back. I have tried in almost all positions, and have never been really liked any of them. Just my thoughts.
Last edited by Redmen Rides; Dec 13, 2013 at 07:51 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 228
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From: Shelby, N.C.
So easy a caveman can do it! Just kidding it is pretty simple and you will love the ability to adjust while riding on long rides. I did mod mine to lower it,I sawed the bracket into,overlapped and drill 2 hole and bolted back together with nylon nuts, painted black. Feels like my old Mustang backrest now. It rest on my lower back instead of just below my shoulder blades.