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Rider's Backrest for Harley-Davidson Freewheeler
Hello,
This is my first post so if I'm in the wrong place then I apologize. I want to add an adjustable rider's backrest to my 2015 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler that has a Sundowner seat (52000183) The part number for the frame mounted receiver is 54099-10. My problem is that Harley-Davidson doesn't offer a backrest for a Freewheeler with that receiver. I have found a used but like new 54099-10 with a 52501-09A backrest and it was removed from a 2016 Triglide. Harley-Davidson states that backrest will not fit a Freewheeler. My Harley-Davidson knowledge is limited to the V-Rod so I don't know what the difference is between a Triglide and Freewheeler. I would appreciate advice from people that have had first hand experience with the Freewheeler rider's backrest.
Thank you,
Ron Becker
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Freewheeler adjustable backrest w/Sundowner seat
Ron: I've a 2015 Freewheeler with the Sundowner seat. About 3 weeks ago I installed the exact backrest you show in your photo. It fits the Freewheeler perfectly, no modifications are necessary. I do have to stand on the floor board so I can swing my leg high enough to clear the backrest and mount the bike, same with dismounting. Pushing it forward/flat is the option for a passenger mounting the bike, not rider mounting. I ride alone, I have gotten it adjusted where I like it and have never touched the adjustment since.