Mustang seat on a Sportster

Mustang seat on a Sportster

by Cindy

I have a Sportster 883Low and do a lot of riding. I find that my back gets sore and would like to get a back rest.
It's hard to find a back rest for a sporty though.
There is a Mustang seat that includes a back rest, but I'm concerned about loosing my flat-foot ability for backing up the bike etc. (I'm about 5'4")

Does anyone have any advise. Back rests, seats with back rests, changing to forward controls etc.

My bike currently has mid-pegs plus an engine guard with highway pegs.

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Mustang seat on a Sportster

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May 21, 2012

Risers & Backrests
by: Gypsy Spirit

I didn't have to change the cables with my pull-back risers because I didn't add any height, just brought the bars closer to me.

I also use a T-pack for traveling (http://gypsyspiritsrides.weebly.com/day-108---ga--fl.html) or running to the grocery store. I found it makes a great backrest when I want one.

May 20, 2012

Mustange seat on my 883L
by: Denice

I ride 2007 883L. I put the mustange seat with back rest on my bike. lLove the seat & backrest but yes it puts you up higher. I'm 5'2 and am ok with being higher up BUT my handlebars are a little farther reach which I have to fix now. One shop said if i add riser to pull back then that affects cables which have to be longer. Still riding the way it is but need to get adjustment so handlebars are closer.

Dec 01, 2011

Pull Back Risers
by: Gypsy Spirit

Hi ... I'm 5'3" on a '95 Sporty Deluxe. I found the solution to my problem was pullback risers (about $50 from Dennis Kirk)to bring the handle bars a little closer to me. It eliminated the back strain from reaching that little bit too far all the time. My hands also stopped going numb on long rides! What a difference!!!

Oct 16, 2011

Seat
by: Jeanne

I have a 883 iron with a passenger seat which I put a back seat bag on. The bag (from Saddlemen) has a backrest pad on it. The problem is that the handlebars on my sporty make me lean forward, therefore a backrest, back seat bag with a pad or what ever is behind me does not touch my back at all. I am considering different handle bars to sit me up straighter.

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