I've had mine for a month or so. I haven't taken any longer trips yet, but even riding a couple of hours it really makes a difference for me.

My street glide came with the HD back rest. I have it adjusted all the way back, but I feel like it pushes me too far forward. I've tried to move the bracket, but there is only one position where the seat fits the bike.

I have the sundowner seat by the way.

Mustang here....and I don't ride anywhere without it.

I use a HD rider's backrest on long rides. It's definitely makes a difference in comfort when you're knocking down 500 mile days.

I never leave home without it.

Like mine, it helps on long rides. No pain in my lower back. The only thing I will add, is I tried to use it riding two up, my wife said that she didn't like it even though it wasn't really hurting her riding position just the though of it there. So when we ride two up I take it off.

Rider backrest
 

When I had my 2012 limited I had this setup:

WO578 bars
HD Hammock Seat
HD Adjustable backrest
HD Premium rear adjustable shocks

When I traded for my 2014 limited I removed all of the above and put them all on the new one. I wouldn't ride without them. Very comfortable. It took a few rides to dial it in but now I can go as far as I want.

second thing I bought for my bike.... wouldn't be without. makes the ride that much more enjoyable for me!

Mustang solo with a backrest here. No butt or back problems at all. You can probably pick up a cheap backrest on ebay or maybe pay $100-$200 for new. Either way, you'll not regret it.


Mike

I think so and I would get the adjustable model, I adjust mine on the fly all the time. I used to only put it on for road trips, now I never take it off.