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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Geoff
Not true. I have the non-adjustable HD backrest (without gas shock) and it lays down.

I have the same one, it's awesome
 
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 11:58 AM
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Standard Harley backrest has a spring loaded folding mechanism.

It does fold down if you kick it when mounting, but snaps right back up.

Trouble with folding it down to make mounting easier, is that it then is right on the seat when the rider wants to sit down.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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Hey Chyksbak,
Where in NC are you located? If you're near Charlotte I can show you my HD, adjustable back rest. Or you can go to any of the local shops, they always have bikes with backrests on them.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 03:21 PM
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I have the manual model and swap it between the Ultra and SGS. It folds down when you need it to.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 03:56 PM
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Yes yes yes I made a mistake they both go down. I was thinking of an aftermarket backrest when I said only one of them folded down. Sweet Jesus I gotta go see the preacher tonight and beg for forgiveness. Lol
 
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by KCFLHRC
Wrong
Right.... I mean, wrong.... crap .... I mean +1

All the HD ones fold down
 
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by shooter5074
Right.... I mean, wrong.... crap .... I mean +1

All the HD ones fold down
Man, I love looking at your Roadglide. I've never seen that color in person but if it was available in 2012, I would have bought it. That is the perfect Carolina Blue color.
 
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