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Old 08-13-2008, 03:15 PM
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Default Harley adjustable backrest troubles

I just installed my adjustable backrest, it's all the way forward and won't adjust with the lever. If i sit on the bike and push on the backrest you can tell it's under a lot of tention, but it just won't adjust. I know i must be doin somthing wrong, so i just walked away from it for awhile. Does anybody have an idea off hand what i might be doing wrong.
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Old 08-13-2008, 04:47 PM
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OK, I figured it out. I had the cable routed the way Harley tells you to in the directions. It was way to tight. I took a direct route from from the adjuster lever to the backrest unit. Works great.
 
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Old 08-13-2008, 05:27 PM
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cool, enjoy it's the most comfortable thing going
 
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Old 08-13-2008, 05:34 PM
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Good job in figuring it out. The back rest will be one of the best things you have put on your bike.
 
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Thanks guys, It's amazing what walking away and a 20 minute nap can do. LOL. I'm looking forward to my ride to work tomorrow, I also put on footboard extenders.
 
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