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Old 01-30-2018 | 06:42 AM
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I have the Grasshopper. Cheap but it works. It pushed me forward. I took the pad off and turned it around. That gave me the little room I needed.
 
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Old 01-30-2018 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyingSkeet
I got the HD adjustable and it was to far forward in the back position so I had to customize it. The base is not adjustable only the back rest adjusts,it pivots in the base forward and back. I straightened the bend in the middle of the back rest and using a hydraulic press bent it right where it comes out of the base giving me the room I needed. I would not recommend it. Without the modifications it would be in the scrap pile.
Regarding the Harley backrests, I hate the way the spring just squishes between the 2 posts where it connects to the base. More than one time I've dropped the thing.

Anyone have a solution, perhaps a tack weld to attach it?

Bob
 
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Old 01-30-2018 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Dynamite17
Regarding the Harley backrests, I hate the way the spring just squishes between the 2 posts where it connects to the base. More than one time I've dropped the thing.

Anyone have a solution, perhaps a tack weld to attach it?

Bob


Are you talking about the circled area? If so, how about a stiffer spring?
 
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Old 01-30-2018 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sailmotion

Are you talking about the circled area? If so, how about a stiffer spring?
Yes, that's the spring. It's a standard Harley part. Stiffer would probably tend to spring out the same, just fly further. Also make it harder to remove. Wish there were some tabs/holes etc to keep it in place.

Thanks for the reply.

Bob
 
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Old 01-30-2018 | 02:26 PM
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I usually ride without a backrest, but on long rides I'll slip the Grasshopper on for a while.
 
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Old 01-30-2018 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Dynamite17
Yes, that's the spring. It's a standard Harley part. Stiffer would probably tend to spring out the same, just fly further. Also make it harder to remove. Wish there were some tabs/holes etc to keep it in place.

Thanks for the reply.

Bob
That's right - I completely forgot! If you spread the arms more open [?] the spring drops out. I fabricated 2 angle-irons with holes where I hang the backrest when it's off the bike. Thus, it is generally under slight tension. How about a piece of wire or cord around both arms, just tight enough to prevent them from opening too much?
 
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Old 01-30-2018 | 05:50 PM
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How about a piece of wire or cord around both arms, just tight enough to prevent them from opening too much?
Maybe run the wire through the spring to prevent it from flying out?
 
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Old 01-30-2018 | 06:26 PM
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I have the HD non-adjustable and never ride without it, 2 up or solo. You still have 3 height options with the non-adjustable.
 
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Old 01-30-2018 | 11:39 PM
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Another Mustang user. On my last bike and my current bike. Good price great quality. But which ever way you go, there's nothing like having a backrest!
 
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Old 01-31-2018 | 06:29 AM
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How about a piece of wire or cord around both arms, just tight enough to prevent them from opening too much?[/QUOTE]


That works pretty good. I have a zip tie around mine just tight enough for some spring pressure.
 
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