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Old 03-30-2011, 12:45 PM
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Is it really worth getting a Backrest for my new Ultra and if so which one should I get?
 
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Old 03-30-2011, 12:55 PM
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I have the HD adjustable one... works great. Might wanna make sure you aren't gonna change seats before you make a decision.
 
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Rider backrest is a "must have" in IMO. C&C Sport Tour with rider backrest is the best seat I've ever had!

http://ccseats.com/
 
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I had the HD adjustable riders backrest on a Road King and man that was a comfortable ride. I think I may get the same one for my new Street Glide. The stock seat on my Street Glide is comfortable and has a slot already there for the riders backrest, so I may as well go for it.
 
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Love my adjustable backrest.
 
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I had a back rest on my Road King, I have a back rest on my Heritage, and was going to buy one for my new EG but the stock seat is so comfortable and has a small built in back rest I haven't yet.
 
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I put the HD adjustable back rest on my 06 RKC and took it off once for a short ride (wanted my passenger to sit closer...) My upper back enjoyed the ride, but my lower back didn't....
 
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I added the HD adjustable backrest on my '08 FLHRC and it was a tremendous improvement for touring. I am having the same backrest added to my '11 FLHTK tomorrow during its 1000mi service.
 
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One of the last things I would give up on my bikes would be the backrests. I have the HD adjustable one on the Ultra and a Mustang seat with their backrest on my Deuce.
 
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How much are they? I have been thinking about one for my FLHT. Any good deals anywhere?
 


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