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Rider back rests

  • DC67
    DC67
    1 month
    Anyone know best option for installing a rider back rest for 2017 Fatbob with original seat? It has a cut out between front and rear pads but can find anything that suits the model? 
  • speedzter
    speedzter
    1 month
    Rex,  FYI, a 2017 Fatbob is a Twin Cam and based on the Dyna platform.
  • Rextheute2022
    Rextheute2022
    1 month
    oh , I dun fkd that up !
    I assumed incorrectly it was a m8 soft-tail .... ooops
  • speedzter
    speedzter
    1 month
    I lose track of what year they changed over so no stress .
    Hard to believe the M8 is almost 10 years old (2017 for the tourers ) 
  • Hilly
    Hilly
    1 month
    That's mad isn't it, in casual thought I think the slim is kinda new but it was built in 2015, time just rolls on by
  • speedzter
    speedzter
    1 month
    I think I can safely say I will never own an M8.
    But they say - Never say never !!

  • Hilly
    Hilly
    1 month
    You might end up with an engine 😁
  • speedzter
    speedzter
    1 month
    Ahh yes, I forgot about that plan !! 
  • Uncle Ho
    Uncle Ho
    1 month
    Quoting speedzter on 21 Jan 2026 10:36 PM

    I think I can safely say I will never own an M8.

    But they say - Never say never !!

    lol... Dazza over in the West said that. 

    When I write off my 2007 Street Bob and bout a 2022 Low Rider s he put shit on me for riding a 'fantastic plastic'

    He went from an Evo to one of the last Dyna Low Rider S's and then sold that and went back to Evo. He now owns and Evo and a 2025 Street Bob... says the Street Bob (calls it a Vespa) is a lot of fun
  • BigKangaroo
    BigKangaroo
    1 month
    WOW... I thought the M8's are amazing.  Am I missing something as I just purchased one. Darren
  • speedzter
    speedzter
    1 month
    Nothing wrong with the M8 , a few glitches maybe ( the newer 121 pistons are a worry !) .
    They are a large leap ahead in performance over the Twin Cam, and so easy to tweak to make good power.

    Buying a new Harley has just lost its appeal for me personally .
    As Hilly hinted at , maybe an FXR with an M8 and a dirty old Carby 😁
  • Rextheute2022
    Rextheute2022
    1 month
    I like my M8 - 114 , I'm a robust unit and it motors along just fine - reminds me a little of my old sportster 
    - in that you twist it - it goes ! 
    For a big girl the new Softail chassis is good - no its not a sports bike - but its more than adequate .
    No regrets .

  • obisteve
    obisteve
    1 month
    It motors along just fine but you fit on it better?
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