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Apr 13, 2014 | 02:09 PM

#21

sullyj020

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From: Kennesaw, Ga.

Yep, adjustable is the way to go. My adjustment switch is just below the left rear side just under the tank. It's a lever type, just push down on it and the seat-back moves by spring pressure.

Apr 13, 2014 | 02:13 PM

#22

Uncle Larry

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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell

I've used the riders Back Rest since 1992 and wouldn't leave home without it. Neither of my current rides ( FLTHCU ) have the adjustable option but I've never really felt the need to move the support.

Apr 13, 2014 | 06:28 PM

#23

FenderGuy53

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From: New Jersey

Quote:

Originally Posted by glbtrotter

I have a plain jane harley rider backrest. You can adjust the height and tilt (just not on the fly). Picked it up at a swap meet relatively cheap... I've never felt the need to adjust it while I was rolling down the road. As a matter of fact, I've never changed the position that I use it in. BTW, I'm 50 too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markk9

I put the same one on my Ultra yesterday and have a nice morning ride, all I can say is: this is the **** for any long rides.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Larry

Set it - and forget it! Easy - and economical - solution.

Apr 13, 2014 | 06:54 PM

#24

TMOUT

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From: Ontario Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockgeezer

I've had both the stationary and adjustable. Harley adjustable one is now on my Limited and as others have said, I end up adjusting as needed during longer rides. I can't imagine not having a backrest of some sorts at this stage in my life (58). It makes a huge difference in how long I can comfortably ride and how I feel after riding. My backrest can go far enough rearward that it doesn't even touch my back or forward enough that it pushes me forward toward the tank and foot controls. Plus enough height adjustment to hit you where you need on your back. The adjustment cable and lever mounts on the left side, forward of the side cover and underneath the mid frame deflector if you have that installed. Simple to adjust on the fly. It makes a world of difference to me.

Apr 13, 2014 | 07:09 PM

#25

Tooltech

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From: Frederick, Co

I have the cable adjustable one on my ultra. I would have struggled with spending the money if I had to buy it, but now that I have it, I love it! I find a comfy position, but some times, at the end of a busy day, just a little extra support is needed on the ride home. Easily accomplished with a tug of the lever.

Apr 13, 2014 | 07:21 PM

#26

Pagan48

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From: 27°51' N, 082°17' W

60 here and never thought I'd need or use a backrest. That being said I bought the mustang for my '12 RKC last year and all I can say is "WOW". I love this thing and the couple times I've ridden without it since I couldn't wait to get it back on. As a previous poster stated it is easy to adjust on the fly but once I found the spot I like I've never touched the adjusting ****.

Apr 13, 2014 | 10:31 PM

#27

roadrunner10

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From: near Vancouver BC

I'm going to suggest that the guys who think the fixed back rest are all you need, have never actually had an adjustable one.

I've had both. Adjustable is well worth the extra cost IMHO. (as many have already said)

Apr 13, 2014 | 11:46 PM

#28

E8USMCRET

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From: NC, USA

I'm 50 and use the HD backrest only for longer runs, around town I can't be bothered with it. On the open road combined with the AirHawk it's like sitting on an easy chair, can't imagine riding long distances without them.