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Old May 1, 2014 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rob0225
Not sure what I could have wrong.
I just installed one on my 2014 SGS, and mine opens the slit just a little tiny bit more than without. Is that what you're talking about, or is it significantly greater than before? I can barely notice mine, and it's only on the stock SG seat. I also picked up a Sundowner seat, and it is a bit higher so the slit is unaffected. I have to dig around a little in there to locate the mount before I can mount/dismount the backrest portion.

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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Gasguzlr
I just installed one on my 2014 SGS, and mine opens the slit just a little tiny bit more than without. Is that what you're talking about, or is it significantly greater than before? I can barely notice mine, and it's only on the stock SG seat. I also picked up a Sundowner seat, and it is a bit higher so the slit is unaffected. I have to dig around a little in there to locate the mount before I can mount/dismount the backrest portion.

Cheers

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so the sundowner works with adjustable backrest? i tried a hammock and it wouldn't fit, now I'm on a hunt for a better than stock seat for touring two (wife hates the stock seat) up that works with that backrest.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rob0225
Guys, does the adjustable backrest push up on the seat? Both up and forward? I just got a SG seat today and put it on and while it does fit...it pushes up on the seat and causes it to 'deform' and spread the slit open even without the backrest in.
it did on mine. The backrest bracket came too far forward. I was going to buy a modified bracket from wardspartswerks but they were out
I ended up buying a different seat. I tried Jason's personal bracket and backrest pad out and it worked great. My bike is an 09 streetglide
 
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dubb77
so the sundowner works with adjustable backrest? i tried a hammock and it wouldn't fit, now I'm on a hunt for a better than stock seat for touring two (wife hates the stock seat) up that works with that backrest.
Yes, I use the Sundowner with a Tour Pak when the wife rides with me and run the stock SG seat normally. Pics in the link in the sig below.
 
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