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Custom Vehicle Discussions => Screamin’ Eagle® Softail® Springer® => Topic started by: 08springer on April 25, 2009, 11:24:33 PM

Title: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: 08springer on April 25, 2009, 11:24:33 PM

Has anyone tried or seen a backrest manufactured by Haulinass? I was wondering how it fit under the seat do you have to drill holes  :o   does it cause any paint damage? I would be installing it when the little lady rides and removing for solo riding. Thanks for any info.

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: ice6900 on April 26, 2009, 08:50:45 AM

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Softail Owners: No installation modifications to your fender are necessary for model years 2000 - 2005. 2006 - 2009 model years require the addition of a small notch on the edge of the existing hole already in your fender under the seat. This is easily done with a small round file or dremel tool. Depending on the stying of seat on your bike, a longer rear mounting screw may be required. The picture shows a screw out of J&P Catalog, Item # 8500090 (NOT Included)***

my opinion
Looks like it bolts onto the existing seat mounting holes, like with most things there is a chance of scratching fender paint especially with continual fitting and removal, best to email them about fitting this on your specific model as CVO have wider tyres/fenders than standard softails,

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: RPR50 on April 26, 2009, 09:02:25 AM

I thought a lot about this and ended up putting on a stock backrest with a luggage rack.  I didn't go with the detachable.  You'll lose the chrome trim pieces on the fender mount permanently if you go with the detachable and you've go to relocate the turn signals out to accommodate the detachable mount.  

I went with a medium height back rest.  Also bought a T-Bag that works well if I'm on a road trip.  I'm pleased with the solution.  Takes me about 15 minutes to change out the back-rest/luggage rack.  You'll need the special lug screwdriver for the rear fender lug nuts.

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: RPR50 on April 26, 2009, 09:03:43 AM

Here's the T-Bag.  I mount it inside on the seat; it can also be mounted on the luggage rack if you had a passenger.

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: 08springer on April 26, 2009, 10:40:03 AM

Thanks guys.

RPR50 I sent you a PM

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: bogman on April 26, 2009, 08:09:30 PM

Quote from: RPR50 on April 26, 2009, 09:03:43 AM

Here's the T-Bag.  I mount it inside on the seat; it can also be mounted on the luggage rack if you had a passenger.

Is that an aerial on the back, looks like one for sure, its huge!!!

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: RPR50 on April 27, 2009, 06:31:06 AM

I didn't notice it at the time of the picture.  It's a bamboo pole marking the edge of the road for the snow plows.  Looks like a CB; it isn't.

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: rumz on May 06, 2009, 12:27:09 PM

i put a backrest mounting bracket from a duece on mine. it mounts under the seat with three bolts and a reinforcing plate on bottom under fender. you have to drill holes for it though. i like it cause you can leave the chrome trim on the fender strut braces, and you can bolt on the duece luggage rack too. it looks like a mini sissy bar when the backrest pad is removed. its also the exact same width as the flame paint lines on the 08 rear fender. my 2 cents

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: Deuce Bigelow on May 07, 2009, 05:55:57 PM

Quote from: rumz on May 06, 2009, 12:27:09 PM

i put a backrest mounting bracket from a duece on mine. it mounts under the seat with three bolts and a reinforcing plate on bottom under fender. you have to drill holes for it though. i like it cause you can leave the chrome trim on the fender strut braces, and you can bolt on the duece luggage rack too. it looks like a mini sissy bar when the backrest pad is removed. its also the exact same width as the flame paint lines on the 08 rear fender. my 2 cents

 :worthless:

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: 08springer on May 07, 2009, 06:53:26 PM

RUMZ, please post a picture if you can.  Thank you

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: rumz on May 11, 2009, 11:28:49 AM

ok ,ill try to have it up in a few days

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: rumz on May 12, 2009, 09:00:49 PM

heres one pic

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: rumz on May 12, 2009, 09:09:18 PM

another pic

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: rumz on May 12, 2009, 09:31:28 PM

one more pic

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: RPR50 on May 13, 2009, 06:42:43 AM

Looks great. Who made your seat? 

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: rumz on May 13, 2009, 09:31:55 AM

mustang one piece wide seat, one picture has the stock seat ,pipes are bub straight away mid

Title: Re: Back rest for 2008 CVO Springer
Post by: 08springer on May 13, 2009, 10:45:18 AM

Thanks for the photos RUMZ. I just have to decide what I want to buy?  8)