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[mjb765]

Mike.  I had to remove the rubber bumpers that are rivited to the bottom.  Once those were removed, the seat fits flush on the strips. It came with a spacer that goes between the mounting tab and the fender for added protection. The thumb screw that came with the bike works fine back there. 

That's on the Mustang seat--right???  I know the Corbin is completely different since it locks to a mounting pin that sticks up on the rear fender.

[Cvostu]

Yup.  Mine is the Mustang.

[RedDevil]

fortunately, I don't need a pillion pad for the SESG3.  When we two-up, we take the SEURG.  The SESG3 is just my "solo" ride.  But I'd like to have a back rest.  Maybe, just maybe, the MoCo has seen the folly in their ways with the SERGC and SESG3 seat and come out with a matching backrest at the mid-year meeting.   

[Cvostu]

I have to have a backrest.   Holds me on the bike so I feel comfortable twisting the throttle.  Also the support on a long trip. 

[Wayne G]

Yes Im sure the MoCo will decide to do a SESG3 rider backrest!  Just like they decided to do the lighted consle on the SESG2!

[RedDevil]

Yes Im sure the MoCo will decide to do a SESG3 rider backrest!  Just like they decided to do the lighted consle on the SESG2!

touche' 

[coco@hogsantafe.com.mx]

Here´s what I did on my 2012 FLXHSE3. Hope this works for you.

I purchased part 51144-02 and 51099-02 (Softail Deuce Backrest) and mounted it backwards. All I did was secure it with tough Velcro (works fine since what holds it in place is the rider´s weight), and added a rubber padding to protect the fender. The easiest install ever and works great. The only drawback is it only works with a solo passenger configuration. 

here are some pictures   

I painted mine black to match the bike. Chrome looked great too.

[coco@hogsantafe.com.mx]

another pic

[coco@hogsantafe.com.mx]

and one more fyi.

I forgot to mention this is easy to remove without tools. I replaced the stock screws for a bit longer ones, but still holds and hides in place with the oem bolts.  Very easy to install and take off, a matter of seconds.  The backrest fits with no problems in the saddlebag.  I like way better the looks of the bike without the backrest, but for the long haul, it`s a must for me.

[lilcoot]

Hey, Coco, looks like a possible solution.  I have no problem with the stock seat, my butt must have a lot more padding than many on this forum.

My question is, does the MoCo still sell these?  If not, do Corbin, Mustang, or C&C have after market backrests?  Any suggestions where to find a backrest that will fit an '02 Deuce Softail?

[coco@hogsantafe.com.mx]

Yes.  You can buy these parts at the dealer. They apear in the 2012 catalog. I just got them twomweeks ago.

[zakklp70]

Was looking at the p&a catalog and it looks like Harley makes a solo seat with a backrest now. The signature series solo seat #51700-09 . Might be looking ito one myself

[Tannehill Kid]

Was looking at the p&a catalog and it looks like Harley makes a solo seat with a backrest now. The signature series solo seat #51700-09 . Might be looking into one myself

I took a look at that seat and it is one ugly looking son of a gun.   But it will work for alot of people.

[lilcoot]

Yes.  You can buy these parts at the dealer. They apear in the 2012 catalog. I just got them twomweeks ago.



Thanks, Coco.  Sorry, I misread your first post.  Thought you wrote "02 Softail Deuce Backrest".  Must be the Alzheimers kickin in.

[Pod]

Did the Corbin Solo and love it.  Sent them pics of stock seat and you can tell by the pics they did a great job copying design.  My only beef is their back rest design, doesn't flex like the Harley on I had on previous Ultra, I have short arms but now that I'm getting Wild1 575 that should make things right by setting me back 2'.