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Apr 10, 2018 | 07:27 PM

Mark (Rooster)

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Backrests

Are you guys pretty happy with your HD adjustable backrest? It looks like it will be about $350 for the whole setup. Possibly getting a Zeppelin seat and wanted to install a backrest as well.

open to other suggestions if it would save a few bucks but still offer an adjustable backrest.
Thanks in advance.

Last edited by Mark (Rooster); Apr 10, 2018 at 09:55 PM. Reason: Wanted to add another comment

Apr 11, 2018 | 06:29 AM

lah2420

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From: SW Arkansas

I am happy with mine. Does not get adjusted a lot, but it is nice to change positions with it every now and then.

Apr 11, 2018 | 07:42 AM

Noble Jim

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From: Greeneville, TN

I use a Zeppelin and backrest. Love it.

Apr 11, 2018 | 08:13 AM

flashprez

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From: Granite Falls, NC

I like mine. I adjusted it to a comfortable position and have not messed with it since. Easy to take off and put back on when you have to remove the seat.

Apr 11, 2018 | 09:07 AM

Postal Trucker

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From: Brookville, OH

I purchased HD's manual adjusting back rest in '10 for my Road Glide and have used it on my 3 trikes and never any problems. Just adjust it and forget it.

HD claimed it wouldn't fit on the TriGlides, but it does. I also have the Road Zepplin seat.

Apr 11, 2018 | 10:01 AM

trike1

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From: Meridian, Idaho

Mark, I have the HD adjustable backrest on my TG with the Zeppelin seat and works great, wouldn't have anything else.

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Apr 11, 2018 | 10:31 AM

bagger51

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From: Kansas City, MO

I have the Harley adjustable backrest and like it, but I looked at the Grasshopper back rest just now and I don't see why it wouldn't work for a whole lot less money. The only downside I could think of is I occasionally adjust the seat when doing a long ride, couldn't do that with a Grasshopper although it is adjustable. If I didn't have one already I would be seriously looking at this. The install is way easier too.

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Originally Posted by PDB17UltraRG

Have you looked a the grasshopper limited back rest there very good easy install and work great. Get them on EBay about 80 bucks i love mine and didn’t have to pay 350.00 my riding group turn me on to them.

http://www.grasshopperlimited.com/