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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
04.27.2019
5 Stars
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I had this one on my 94 1500. I loved it. I bought the Kuryakyn backrest for my 1800 and hate it. It can not support weight if I lean back on it. I am considering purchasing this one. i am 6 feet as well so I will be installing all the way back. My wife id not have a problem sitting on the 1500 with the show chrome model. If I need to I will insert the dowels as a reviewer suggested and could get some foam piping insulation if the exposed metal starts to hurt my riders legs. |
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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
07.10.2018
5 Stars
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I've had this backrest for three years now and it works really well. It has not slipped back on me and the backrest pillow part lowers flat so my wife can step onto my front pegs and swing her leg over the pillow and she sits on her seat. You can loosen the adjusters while your riding and you can adjust the backrest forward or back to the correct and comfortable riding position while riding. It doesn't take much to make it move and makes riding a dream. |
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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
07.09.2018
4 Stars
| Does what it is supposed to do, use it on a 2008 Goldwing, I took the bushings off to go back as far as I could, wont go any further than the curve in the bars, I am about 6FT and don't see how some need the back rest to stay forward. that would be uncomfortable to me. I guess for shorter riders they need to be closer to the handle bars. The back rest does take some getting used to, but I did not want a back rest that required to cut my seat to install. This back rest is easily removable also. Co-rider does not mind it. |
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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
04.05.2018
5 Stars
| If you have trouble with this sliding back, get a piece of round dowel, small enough to fit inside the front tube, and cut it to 12 inches (305mm) long. Fit it inside the tube, put the front tube back inside the back tube and it will never move again and should be just the perfect position for you. |
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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
07.10.2017
4 Stars
| The first one I could not tighten tight enough in order to keep one of the plastic bushings to catch and stay in place. The second one I purchased, I've had no problems. Installs by using the four seat screws. The height adjusts slightly. Once you have in your correct spot, I don't know how anyone rides without one. Spouse likes the pouch on the back of the rest. |
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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
08.14.2012
5 Stars
| This takes about 10 min. to install and mabe 10 more min. of riding to relize you should have bought this sooner. I had one on my 1500 and it was the 1st thing I added to my 1800. I cant speek for others but mine stays put when i set it and sometimes I lean hard on it |
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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
02.23.2012
5 Stars
| I have no problem with this back rest it does the job for me. I had one on my 1500 and got another when I got my 1800. |
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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
09.26.2010
1 Star
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Aint all that, never stays adjusted to where you put it, allways slides back,., the fault is in the "compresion bushings" they dont have any bite to them. Tobad I cant send it back. Or they send me new bushings to try. |
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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
09.02.2010
1 Star
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Honestly, my worst purchase ever for the wing. I replaced it after 1500 miles. This thing has no redeeming value in my humble opinion. You bounce off it too much, the bare adjusters are directly under your passengers leg, the included passenger pouch is attached by 3 snaps and has not strap. Removal for any reason caused it to be completely out of whack. Makes seat removal a bear. No thanks. Buy a through the seat like Utopia. MUCH better and worth the marginal cost. |
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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
02.24.2010
5 Stars
| I haven’t experienced any of the problems listed in other reviews. It mounted easily and haven’t had to readjust it since I put it on. It fits my back and gives me good support. |
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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
07.08.2009
1 Star
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I agree with the other reviewers. Spend a little more and get a better product. Dissatisfied. Do not recommend. |
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Adjustable Driver Backrest for GL1800
ITEM CODE: BB52637, SKU: BB52637
05.23.2007
1 Star
| Same complaints as everyone else. Crowds passenger and can't keep it tight even after torqueing the heck out of it. Constantly sliding backwards. Do yourself a favor and save the frustration. Don't buy this product. |
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