Is a backrest worth it?
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From: SW Michigan
Is a backrest worth it?
I just rode 750 Miles in the last few days and was looking for anyone's opinion on how the backrest works out for you. I had one on my last non harley bike and used it once. It made me sit upright and it was uncomfortable. It didn't adjust at all. If you do have one how much am I looking at spending? Thanks for the help
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What bike do you ride? I can't ride very far without one. I rode 900 miles in a day with a Russell day long seat and backrest and was very comfortable. My brother was riding his dyna wide glide with me and all he had was a stock seat. His back was fine but his butt wasn't . Said he didn't think there was any foam in his seat when we finished for the day
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I have an 08 Electra Glide Standard. I'm happy with the stock seat so far. Was a little saddle sore by the time I made it home but my back wasn't too happy with me. I'll do a little digging on the seat you mentioned and thanks for the input.
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I have the HD adjustable backrest. I took it off for a day and put it right back on. Yes it is worth it if you ride a distance.
Price, expensive, about $300.00 for the backrest and adjustable bracket.
The back rest goes up and down, and will lean back and forward more than you will ride. Keeps your lower back slightly curved, so you rotate your pelvis in the proper angle to sit in the right posture.
If you don't have one there is a period of adoption for your body, but in the end after the muscles develop you will ride long and with less pain in the end. If you buy one, spend the money and get the adjustable one.
Price, expensive, about $300.00 for the backrest and adjustable bracket.
The back rest goes up and down, and will lean back and forward more than you will ride. Keeps your lower back slightly curved, so you rotate your pelvis in the proper angle to sit in the right posture.
If you don't have one there is a period of adoption for your body, but in the end after the muscles develop you will ride long and with less pain in the end. If you buy one, spend the money and get the adjustable one.
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I only use mine on long trips when I have some miles to get adjusted to it. Last year I rode over to Arkansas with it didnt think it made that much difference until I jumped on my buddies SG without one and I really missed it. +1 on the adjustable one, if you want it out of the way for a few miles you can just lean it all the way back out of the way. I tend to change possitions alot on long rides.
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Thanks for all the replies. I will definitely be looking into picking one up. I can see how it could take some time to get adjusted to it. The one on my old bike only moved up and down. I looked up the adjustable bracket and see it has quite a few adjustments. Thanks again
I have a Mustang solo on my Roadking with a back rest.. Best back saver going and if you do not want to slouch I wear an old style kidney belt as well.Try out one of those wide back braces I think that you will find that it really helps...From a fella with a screwed up back.