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Riders backrest

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by AFNurse, May 23, 2007.

  1. AFNurse

    AFNurse Moderator Staff Member

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    Looking at the 2 riders backrests that HD sells....one is 209 and is just a standard backrest. Second one is 300 and has the push button adjustment for "on the fly" adjustments...... anyone have any opinions on if the additional $$ is worth it for the adjustable one??? Only want to do this thing once!!! :rolleyes:
    AFNurse, May 23, 2007
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    my thoughts......i have the cheaper one, set it once and forget it. it works great for me and is maintance free.....the more bells and whistles ya get the more problems go with it. and trying to get it adjusted while riding........well, ya dont want to many distractions.......unless there in a thong.........:)
    chucktx, May 23, 2007
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    All I got was the cheeper one , has worked great for well over a year now , you just put in place & leave it alone ,I'am only about 5'10 & I set mine in the lowest notch , & it's been real good even on a 800 mile day ride
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    cowboy, May 23, 2007
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    I am going to be buying a new ultra soon & was wondering which one to get also. the adj. one has a 30 degree adjustment also & can fold down to ease pass. getting on. does any one like this backrest better?
    rickster, Jul 9, 2007
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    just a note here....the one i have folds down for ease of getting on....
    chucktx, Jul 9, 2007
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    mine fold's forword as well , to let the pass on easy
    :cool:
    cowboy, Jul 9, 2007
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    thanks for the reply, sounds like I could save some money
    rickster, Jul 9, 2007
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    rickster, it's always good to save a buck, my backrest look's just like my seat, I have seen some with the center out like A donut , mine is full across buttons & all my back does sweat , but I'am here on the Gulf C oast
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    cowboy, Jul 10, 2007
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