Trying to get all my ducks in a row before I start ordering parts. Wow.... Who knew there were 4 different types of backrests. Just curious for you guys that added a tour pak to your bike, what type of backrests you guys are using and how does your passenger like it?

I'm adding the tour pak to a SG.

 

Went with the one that comes std. on the ultra. My Tour pac is only on when momma is packin' on the back. Gotta' keep momma happy !

 

+1 on the comfort stitch backrest. You can get the cheaper one but I personally think it looks just that, Cheap!! I was torn between the comfort stitch and the mustang backrest, but could not bring myself to pay an extra $70 for the Mustang just because it matched my seat. Your wife will be happy with the comfort stitch! Bryan

 

What I'm looking for is feedback on the backrest for the King Tour Pak. And which one people who added a Tour Pak put on thier bike.

 

Structurally, the backrests will be the same; only the covering is different. I bought a new one on Ebay in the one-piece comfort stitch model. In '06 the OEM backrests on Classics and Ultras have the pad seperate from the backrest; it attaches using two bolts. That's what I purchased so I had to drill the holes to mount the pad. Not a big issue. Previously, the pad was sewn to the backrest. Don't know why HD changed, and I don't think it makes a difference.

As for the cover, IIRC, HD makes one that matches the OEM SG seat which may influence your decision. I was happy to use the comfort stitch and sell the pillow look backrest that came with the TP I purchased on Ebay.