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View Poll Results: Rider backrest or not? | |
Use a rider backrest
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Don't use a backrest
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Only use a backrest if the ol lady is behind me
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Jan 5th, 2008, 05:50 AM
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#1 | | Rookie 10+ posts
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 13 Model: 06 Softtail Nighttrain Interests: Bowling, Golf, Softball, coaching my son Occupation: USAF C-17 Loadmaster
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What is your preference. I am ordering a new seat for my softail and it has an adjustable/removable back rest for the rider.
I am curious on everyones thoughts. | 
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Jan 5th, 2008, 08:29 AM
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#2 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 709 Model: '01 FXST
| I have a wide solo Mustang seat with the removable backrest for my Softail. It's a lot more expensive than the one without, but it's well worth the money assuming you'll be doing a lot 200+ mile days. It's removable. You can't go wrong. If you're riding around town or taking a shorter trip, don't use it. It is INVALUABLE if you are on a long road trip. I can not stress this enough. Last summer I took a trip that was over 8,000 miles. I had several days that were over 500 miles. I could have gone further. This is only possible because of the back rest. Without the back rest, my lower back and hips are aching at about 250 - 300 miles. I'm constantly trying to stretch my back and legs while riding or having to take a break. In my trip blog, I'm pretty sure my #1 thing that I was glad I had on my trip was my wide Mustang seat with the removable back rest.
Have I convinced you yet? | |
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Jan 5th, 2008, 11:28 AM
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#3 | | Rookie 10+ posts
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 13 Model: 06 Softtail Nighttrain Interests: Bowling, Golf, Softball, coaching my son Occupation: USAF C-17 Loadmaster
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I appreciate the annecdote. I was leaning for the extra$$ about 40, but I was curious on how much it helped. My weekend rides are about 150-200 miles, but I do make 1 long 2K+ per year. We are also headed to Deals gap this summer.
Thanks again. | |
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Jan 5th, 2008, 02:08 PM
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#4 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 709 Model: '01 FXST
| I went to Deal's Gap on my ride. Beautiful country. The nice thing is that you can use it while you're riding over there, then take it off and leave it at the campsite/hotel while you're riding the Tail or the Skyway. | |
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Jan 5th, 2008, 07:17 PM
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#5 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,515
| i also use a backrest...it is removable, and i love it!
and abby, ya need a good massage after those rides!!!!!!!!! and i dabble in that!!!!!!    | |
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Jan 5th, 2008, 08:26 PM
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#6 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Texas
Posts: 306 Model: '68 FLH, '99FB,'02 RK Interests: riding,custom paint, pinstriping. Occupation: retired
| I use a back rest too. Not only is it removable, she gets on and off by herself.LOL She has a nice back rest on the sissy bar. AL | |
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Jan 5th, 2008, 08:28 PM
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#7 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Texas
Posts: 306 Model: '68 FLH, '99FB,'02 RK Interests: riding,custom paint, pinstriping. Occupation: retired
| Oh and let me just add, sometimes I get a massage even during those long rides. BTW i will say mine cost more than the Mustang version (ya even have to feed it) but in my opinion well worth the extra money. AL | |
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Jan 5th, 2008, 11:30 PM
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#8 | | Administrator Frequent Posting Club
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,273 Model: Harley FLHX Occupation: Web Developer by day, 25+ years of carb building by day, hey what happened to my day?!
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Originally Posted by chucktx  | What DOESN'T Chuck dabble in?!
BTW, I added an actual poll for people to cast their votes. | |
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Jan 6th, 2008, 11:47 AM
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#9 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA
Posts: 91 Model: H/D FLHRCI '05 Interests: Golf, Motorcycles, Camping Occupation: Sales
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Originally Posted by Ultra Al Oh and let me just add, sometimes I get a massage even during those long rides. BTW i will say mine cost more than the Mustang version (ya even have to feed it) but in my opinion well worth the extra money. AL |
I have one like you, Al. And the built in massage is "wonderful"!! I've got the one from Harley, but I stopped using it since I have the "new improved" version. | |
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Jan 6th, 2008, 03:44 PM
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#10 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,130 Model: 2004 E Glide Standard, Stage 1. Interests: Riding, fishing, hunting, camping, spending time with wife and daughter Occupation: Air Force Nurse
| I rode to Sturgis 2007 without one, got one while I was there and rode home with it....to San Antonio TX..... Much more comfortable ride coming home then going! I also added a sheepskin. I am still riding on factory E Glide seat.... | 
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Jan 6th, 2008, 06:55 PM
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#11 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,515
| i LOVE my sheepskin over my stock e glide seat!!!!!!!! | |
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Jan 6th, 2008, 09:37 PM
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#12 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,710 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| I rode My Brothers E glide & it has the back rest , I now have one on my E Glide , I'am also to damn lazy to take it off , it will fit in the saddle bag or T pack , if I wernt to lazy  Did a 800 mile day last summer & felt good the next day | |
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Jan 7th, 2008, 05:42 AM
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#13 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 709 Model: '01 FXST
| Massage? Did someone say massage? | |
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Jan 7th, 2008, 10:40 AM
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#14 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Churchill County, NV
Posts: 638 Model: '99 FLHR Road King Interests: Ride, Hunt, 4X4, Fish, Cigars - the good things Occupation: U.S. Navy - Retired
| "Only use a backrest if the ol lady is behind me"? What is the point of havin' her behind ya if ya can't feel her? I take my rest off when she rides with me! | |
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Jan 7th, 2008, 11:01 AM
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#15 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA
Posts: 91 Model: H/D FLHRCI '05 Interests: Golf, Motorcycles, Camping Occupation: Sales
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Originally Posted by Red Rider "Only use a backrest if the ol lady is behind me"? What is the point of havin' her behind ya if ya can't feel her? I take my rest off when she rides with me! | I agree!! What's the point of that??? | |
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Jan 7th, 2008, 12:56 PM
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#16 | | Administrator Frequent Posting Club
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,273 Model: Harley FLHX Occupation: Web Developer by day, 25+ years of carb building by day, hey what happened to my day?!
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Originally Posted by Red Rider "Only use a backrest if the ol lady is behind me"? What is the point of havin' her behind ya if ya can't feel her? I take my rest off when she rides with me! | What this really means is that your passaenger becomes your backrest | |
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Jan 7th, 2008, 04:49 PM
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#17 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,086 Interests: Anything outdoors (climbing, backpacking, fishing, Mtn biking, riding) Occupation: Chemistry teacher
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Came with the bike... Could remove it, but the ol lady will kick my arse... | |
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Jan 7th, 2008, 06:30 PM
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#18 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,515
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Originally Posted by Hot01 Massage? Did someone say massage? | i am a dabbler!!!!!!! | |
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Jan 9th, 2008, 10:58 AM
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#19 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 1,134 Model: 09 Ultra Classic Interests: Motorcycles, camping, fishing, old cars Occupation: Home Inspector
| Last great message I got was in the Philippines, man could she use those hands and feet.
Now a good bootle of Jack really hepls. 
I wouldn't ride without a back rest anymore, especially after back surgery a few years back. | |
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Jan 11th, 2008, 10:40 AM
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#20 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 464 Model: 1999 Fatboy Interests: Bikes, Cars, Woodworking, etc. Occupation: Jack of all trades and master of none
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Originally Posted by Red Rider "Only use a backrest if the ol lady is behind me"? What is the point of havin' her behind ya if ya can't feel her? I take my rest off when she rides with me! | I put one on FOR the misses. We took one ride (about 70 miles) and she hated it. Apparently it was too tall. She liked the shorty I had on my other bike. So now I have none which doesn't bother me in the least.
I am more interested in upgrading the seat itself to give my arse a little break. I have the stock Fatboy seat on there now and I'm not impressed. I had a Mustang before. I just haven't had the extra dough to get one yet. | |
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