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bigbore

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Rider's Backrest
« on: June 26, 2004, 11:48:22 PM »
Hi Everyone , Hopefully everyone is having a great riding season . Sorry about your luck JCZ .
How far is the rider's backrest supposed to recline ? Mine is pratically straight vertical and a little uncomfortable on long rides . Any suggestions would be appreciated . I tried the adjusting lever and it doesn't go back but it does lean forward when the seat is not occupied .
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Re: Rider's Backrest
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2004, 08:53:59 AM »
the rider back rest on my 02 was very uncomfortable, it was on for the initian ride home from the dealer and hasnt been back on the bike since
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Re: Rider's Backrest
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2004, 09:35:40 AM »
I agree with you also!  The backrest does not go back as far as it needs to and another 3-5 inches would be great.  The nice thing is that it's small enough so most of the time I just put it inside a saddlebag in case I want it...........
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Re: Rider's Backrest
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2004, 10:23:16 PM »
Road with mine once for 2 blocks, turned around put it in the garage.  Know anybody who wants to buy one [smiley=7.gif]

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Re: Rider's Backrest
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2004, 07:53:45 PM »
Took the covering off mine and sculpted the side of the foam that faces the front of the bike so it is contoured. Much more comfortable and now there's a bit of a gap between it and my back.

Now, I generally move it forward on long trips for back support and when I scoot forward to use the highway pegs on the crash bars.

« Last Edit: July 17, 2004, 09:18:24 PM by AllPork »
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Re: Rider's Backrest
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2004, 04:25:48 PM »
I too took the cover off but did more extensive alterations.  I was getting major complaints from my passenger about being wedged in.  I cut the foam and the rigid back support off the bottom so as to allow the passenger's legs more room.  I left the top of the backrest unaltered.  That coupled with keeping the backrest in the highest position  makes it much more comfortable for the passenger.    
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Re: Rider's Backrest
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2004, 01:48:46 AM »
I just took my seat off and relocated the backrest bracket.  I don't know how it will affect the passenger, but it is MUCH more comfortable for me.  It is set in the second row of holes from the front.
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