This backrest appears to sit too far back, do I have the wrong one? The guy at HD shop says this should fit on the shock lugs and the front lug for the accessory pack. Not even close to fitting that way

 

If the pad is removable I would switch it to the other side and turn the side plates around so they're backwards.

 

Thats a thought. Ill see it tthathat works

 

NO NO NO. You are trying to use a 2008 and down backrest on your newer bike. It's that simple.

 

We sell a ton of these if you want to check them out!

https://wanaryd.com/backrest-driver-07-flh.html

Let me know if I can help with anything else!