OK, I put my new HD hammock seat on my RG. Only problem is that the mounting bracket of my Mustang seats rider back rest is up against the leading edge of the slot in the hammock seat. If it were possible to move the bracket an inch or so to the back there would be a perfect fit instead of a big gap where you can see down to the frame and the back rest bracket.

Any suggestions?

 

I am confused but I have been awake a long time. Why do you want to keep the Mustang bracket? If you are still wanting to use tour Mustang riders backrest try their site to see if their is a relocation kit. I was just looking on the site a while ago but do not recall seeing what you are looking for. Otherwise get the HD bracket and backrest. Personally I think it is more adjustable.

 

What I like about the Mustang back rest is that it folds down flat against the seat making it easy to get on and off the bike. When I had the HD adjustable back rest on my Road King while it was adjustable I found that pushing it forward to get on the bike ended up tearing the seat when I pushed the back rest forward. The Mustang bracket pivots forward without putting any stress on the seat and also it has the right amount of pressure against my back when riding.

 

The mustang backrest is also about half the price.

 

I have this very same setup. I drilled two new holes in the main bracket one inch toward the front to allow it to go back about on inch. Then I welded an extention to the "T" bracket to alow for the additional upward position. After further review I think I could have just shimmed the "T" bracket up with some washers and longer bolts.

 

Let us all know how you like the seat.

 

Smart, I wish I had thought of that!

Well for the 1 ride I took with it on, it seemed pretty good. It smoothed out some rough spots on the road. The extra 2 inches of padding, needless to say, does make you sit higher so if you have short legs it may not be the thing for you. The seat is wider than stock so that may or may not be an issue.