Just bought a '15 TG and would like to install a backrest. All the ones I find on the internet says they won't work on the TG. I have an adjustable one on my '11 ultra limited and love it. Has anyone adapted a backrest to their TG? Thanks for any info
Drivers Backrest?
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Olddog
150+ Posts
I do not have one of these yet, but it looks like an alternative too me:
https://www.grasshopperlimited.com/harley-davidson/
I had one on my '21 Freewheeler with a Sundowner seat. Just a bolt-on install.
Rogue1
400+ Posts
I have the grasshopper on my 19 Tri Glide and love it. Just bolt on installation. Is not adjustable.
Notgrownup
650+ Posts
I think the one from the 11 would work
ultrafxr
1250+ Posts
I agree. Give it a try.
Seaweed
70+ Posts
I have the Grasshopper on my '15. Best bang for the buck. Made here, too. As others said, if you have the adjustable already might be worth the try.
Longbeard71
100+ Posts
How hard is it for a passenger to get on with it in place?
woody
800+ Posts
That depends on the passenger, before mine had back surgery she didn't have a problem but then I have more trouble now than I use too. :gah:
woody
800+ Posts
I believe the one from the Road Glide is what I have on my 2014 Triglide
A friend of mine got his from Ultima seats and works great on his tri-glide. Tomg
1dn5up
Thumper
I have the OEM saddle with the HD back rest for sale . 2012 Triglide . $275 plus shipping. PM me if interested. Will not break up. To be sold as a set .
KirkDT
50+ Posts
Okay, we will check Grasshopper soon when we mod my friend's new TG.His wife might want to check it first to see if it will be comfortable or not for the passenger. He'll take the trike in next week after we install the suspension and jeep accessories on the Wrangler.
Bouncer
50+ Posts
I installed this backrest on my 2017 Tri Glide. Fits for 2014-later Touring and Trike models (except '21-later FLH) equipped with one-piece slotted seat.
Amazon.com: XFMT Detachable Quick Release Adjustable Plug-in Driver Rider Backrest Pad For Harley Davidson Touring Road King CVO 2009-2020 : Automotive
Late to the party. I put an HD adjustable on my '21, works great. The bracket/backrest came off a bud's '17 tri he traded in. Went in like it was made for a '21. Easy for wife to get on-off. She pushes backrest forward and slides right on.
rhino 2
100000 + Posts
RTPG
5+ Posts
Running a mustang stand alone fold down back rest on my stock 15 Tri Glide seat .
Very adjustable and the wife likes it folding down for easy exits .
Although a bit pricey , The catalog says it does not fit , Purchased from Dennis Kirk
[h=1]MUSTANG SEATS[/h]
[h=1]Adjustable Smooth Driver Backrest - 79610[/h]
Very adjustable and the wife likes it folding down for easy exits .
Although a bit pricey , The catalog says it does not fit , Purchased from Dennis Kirk
[h=1]MUSTANG SEATS[/h]
[h=1]Adjustable Smooth Driver Backrest - 79610[/h]
NHBAGGER
400+ Posts
Very interested in this subject. I've got a 21 cvo that came with a backrest but it doesn't fold.
Looking for either an aftermarket or HD that will work but not really interested in one that cost $300.
What's out there?
Looking for either an aftermarket or HD that will work but not really interested in one that cost $300.
What's out there?
Zammy
20500+ Posts
Interesting Richard, we've also a 21 CVO and the backrest folds down for the Misses to get on, perhaps the one you have is locked, I know there are a couple of adjustments but mine is just right the way it came from factory.
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