520H seat backrest adjustment idea

[formariz 11,968]

I always found original seat backrest too reclined , making me to lean forward all the time. Used a couple of heavy duty furniture levelers (plenty of that around here) on the existing holes and it now puts backrest in the perfect position for my back. The slight height gain also makes it more comfortable.

[WVHillbilly520H 10,372]

59 minutes ago, formariz said:

I always found original seat backrest too reclined , making me to lean forward all the time. Used a couple of heavy duty furniture levelers (plenty of that around here) on the existing holes and it now puts backrest in the perfect position for my back. The slight height gain also makes it more comfortable.

Cass, I did something similar on my '95 with red rubber coated bolts, a little more forgiving on the fender paint.

[formariz 11,968]

The ones I used have a plastic bottom. I could also put a heavy felt pad on them like the ones used on bottom of chair legs.

it is definitely a great improvement in riding comfort.

[dalez 137]

Now you started something. It's a great modification. I just did mine after reading this with some 3/8" carriage bolts and put 3/4" rubber chair/cane tips on the bottom. 

[DougC 2,641]

Going to remove the 2x4 from my 520H and install your fix. formariz. Looks classy and professionally done..

The 2x4 method I used came from watching Jethro on the Beverly Hillbillies.........

[squonk 40,659]

20 minutes ago, DougC said:

Going to remove the 2x4 from my 520H and install your fix. formariz. Looks classy and professionally done..

The 2x4 method I used came from watching Jethro on the Beverly Hillbillies.........

I think you got it backwards Dougie. They patterned Jethro after seeing you ramming the roads in Iowa.They wanted a "Chick Magnet" Double Ought Spy and you fit the bill!