Police Solo Seat Backrest Prototype - Page 2 : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

2007FLHP · 11-02-2007, 01:45 AM

Better watch your mouth or you will end up serving time in the VTF jail...ask me how I know

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Originally Posted by DaveT

My apologies for posting.

Certainly did not want to step on anyone's toes and had no idea what was "considered safe unless a full seat pan covers it."

Just passing on information about something I had seen regarding the topic of backrests on Police Road Kings. When I observed the H-D backrests on the Lubbock P.D. RK's, it surprised me, I guess that's why it stuck in my memory.

Back in the old days when I was a Motor Officer, we rode the old Electra Glide Police models and since most of us were in our mid 20's, we didn't give a lot of thought to backrests.

Since I am now retired and have not been active LEO for many years, I'll stay out of this forum and keep my thoughts to myself in the future.

Brewmaster · 11-02-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveT

My apologies for posting.

Certainly did not want to step on anyone's toes and had no idea what was "considered safe unless a full seat pan covers it."

Just passing on information about something I had seen regarding the topic of backrests on Police Road Kings. When I observed the H-D backrests on the Lubbock P.D. RK's, it surprised me, I guess that's why it stuck in my memory.

Back in the old days when I was a Motor Officer, we rode the old Electra Glide Police models and since most of us were in our mid 20's, we didn't give a lot of thought to backrests.

Since I am now retired and have not been active LEO for many years, I'll stay out of this forum and keep my thoughts to myself in the future.

Bikertrash99 · 11-02-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveT

My apologies for posting.......

Foly Huck, DaveT. Don't apologize, I'd rather see you continue posting in here.
For what it's worth, I betcha there are alotta lurkers in here who have been wondering if the stock HD driver backrest will work. You answered their question.

T. Mealer
Flowerfield, IL

Brewmaster · 11-02-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bikertrash99

Foly Huck, DaveT. Don't apologize, I'd rather see you continue posting in here.
For what it's worth, I betcha there are alotta lurkers in here who have been wondering if the stock HD driver backrest will work. You answered their question.

T. Mealer
Flowerfield, IL

I agree, but I'm guessing the apology wasn't his idea ...

wcattell · 11-17-2007, 09:14 PM

Looks very good - "way cool dude". I'm getting ready to put a air ride seat back on. When I picked it up from the dealer I had my (former) FLHR's seat pu on instead of the cheap seat the dealer put on.

I picked up the seat from a guy on http://flhpi.com/. FYI - if you post it there you'll get a bunch of interest.

Please email me at wbcattell at gmail dot com. I'd like to get more info on getting one from you.

Thanks,

Bill

Bikertrash99 · 11-18-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by wcattell

Looks very good - "way cool dude". I'm getting ready to put a air ride seat back on. When I picked it up from the dealer I had my (former) FLHR's seat pu on instead of the cheap seat the dealer put on.

I picked up the seat from a guy on http://flhpi.com/. FYI - if you post it there you'll get a bunch of interest.

Please email me at wbcattell at gmail dot com. I'd like to get more info on getting one from you.

Thanks,

Bill

Email sent, wcattell.

I'm still at least a month away from manufacturing the new backrest (Lazy...) I hope to have pics posted by the new year. Thanx for your interest, and the tip about flhpi.com

route66paul · 11-18-2007, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveT

My apologies for posting.

Certainly did not want to step on anyone's toes and had no idea what was "considered safe unless a full seat pan covers it."

Just passing on information about something I had seen regarding the topic of backrests on Police Road Kings. When I observed the H-D backrests on the Lubbock P.D. RK's, it surprised me, I guess that's why it stuck in my memory.

Back in the old days when I was a Motor Officer, we rode the old Electra Glide Police models and since most of us were in our mid 20's, we didn't give a lot of thought to backrests.

Since I am now retired and have not been active LEO for many years, I'll stay out of this forum and keep my thoughts to myself in the future.

Dave, I wasn't trying to make your post look bad, but was just pointing out what my experences were. I used a Corbin with a cheap backrest and it was ok. I decided to do some surgery to the seat system; I moved it back about 2 inches and down 1 in front. I had to cut the back off of the t bar and drill a hole. I have to fit the pin of the replacement air bladder in the hole and then put air in it. It is very comfortable now. I always ride solo and extended the rack for more gear when traveling

hyfly1 · 04-08-2008, 01:08 PM

I'm about to take delivery of a '08 FLHP. Have you worked the kinks out of the backrest yet? I think that will probably be one of my first add ons. Any idea about the price? Thanks

bigcletus · 04-09-2008, 05:46 PM

I too am interested in this backrest.

jcw · 05-09-2008, 08:27 AM

i'd be interested, also. Any new pics?

Texan · 05-09-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveT

A few years back, the Motor Officers with the Lubbock, Tx P.D. were using the standard H-D backrest with their police solo seats on Road Kings.

Same backrest as everyone buys for their baggers, only difference was that the backrest itself did not have to go down through a slot (like on a touring seat) to mount, the whole mounting assembly on the back fender was out in the open. That H-D backrest also folds forward.

Think you'll find that a motor officer in Amarillo created/invented that back rest system a few years ago. He's also sold the same system to several other cities around the country including Phoenix, Dallas and LA County. I see those guys all the time especially around the dealership on Saturdays. Will try to grab a couple pictures of the set up tomorrow. I ride with a couple of 'em but they ride their personal bikes with I'm with them.

o~\o

Texan · 05-09-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by route66paul

...... the backrest doesn't move with the seat

Oh-h-h-h but the backrest DOES move with the seat if it's the same one that I made reference to. It's basically afixed to the complete bottom of the seat.

I see now that I've GOT to get some pictures tomorrow or when ever.

o~\o

Bikertrash99 · 05-09-2008, 11:24 PM

Yes, Texan, please do post pictures of this backrest set up that you speak of. I'd like to steal some ideas. hehe

I'm having trouble coming up with something where the hardware don't bang into the seat pan. The stock rubber (baby buggy?) bumpers on the seat rails just ain't cuttin' it. They deflect out of the way on hard bumps, and allow my backrest set up to whack the seat pan.

I'm still pondering, with the intention of making a new device. It looks like I'm gonna have to go with some better bumpers - McMaster Carr has quite a few....

hdmc cruiser · 08-21-2008, 02:11 PM

Fantastic looking back rest.

I have been trying to find a backrest like that one to fit my 2007 HD Sportster with a solo seat.
Unfortunently it is not available for a solo seat. Any idea is one is available for my bike, or are you going to have one available.
HDMC Cruiser

willmarth2 · 08-23-2008, 12:41 AM

I just bought my police seat and need a driver's backrest that will go with the Mustang passenger seat.