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Chy, gave me a tip on this vendor at the GA. rally for a bolt on back rest. Mounts to the shock tower and rear fender support.
I called Pro Tech on Tuesday 5-6-08 and ordered the back rest for the America. After a couple of questions to make sure I was ordering the right one and a $130.00 later plus 8.00 for shipping it arrived today.
Took five minutes to install and went for an hour ride what a difference especially for a guys with bad backs. I have to say it was a great investment.
I would like to offer my support and recommendations for doing business with this company.
John
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Pics & a website link would be great if possible!
Thanks,
Jim
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Just found the website: http://www.protac.net/index.htmIt's actually "Pro-Tac"  Edited: Changed thread to reflect Pro-Tac
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Just sent them an email. Is there a part number for the one you ordered?
Thanks again,
Jim
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Please, part number and maybe pictures?
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if memory serves me well, this part is call basis only. No part numbers or pics on their website. Order Line 1-800-698-2678 U.S. only Outside U.S. 1-864-348-3550 Phone/Fax 1-864-348-3549 e-mail protac@wctel.net
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You da-man Moe.
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Called and ordered one today. Spoke to Rick & Harold. Nice guys, said they'll get one made up and shipped out by Friday.
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Jim
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Hate to be nosy, but you got a rough cost on that bad boy? Looks nice, tho.
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Hate to be nosy, but you got a rough cost on that bad boy? Looks nice, tho.
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$138.00 shipped!
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any pics on a triumph? does it interfere with the ez bracket posts?
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I have a Pro-Tac and Easy Brackets. No problem. They don't share the same mounting points.
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I have a Pro-Tac and Easy Brackets. No problem. They don't share the same mounting points.
Pics man, pics! 
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I have a Pro-Tac and Easy Brackets. No problem. They don't share the same mounting points.
Pics man, pics!
i second the emotion!! 
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Make it 3 on the pics!! 
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Not a close-up, but there's a photo of Gary (greas)'s bike with the backrest and hard bags on page 3 of Di's photos in the "Ga. Rally photos" thread in Rides & Rallies section.
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Plus the webstie has pics.
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Yeah, sorry 'bout no pic. I'm not set up with another picture host, and I didn't want to mention the whole Photopost situation.
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yay chy!!  and cool!! i gotta save up a couple bucks!
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Got my Pro-Tac backrest today. As it turns out, I'm not going to use it as I just ordered a set of US Saddlebag Co. saddlebags (oh so nice!!) Before I send this back (of which they stated no problem, full refund minus $8.00 shipping charge,) does anyone want this? I'll ship it out for $132.00 (Continental US only.) Basically save you $8.00-$10.00 over what they would charge you. Just a thought...
It ended up costing me $140.00 shipped.
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Just an update to let everyone know that the US Saddlebag Co. brackets do not interfere with the Pro-Tac backrest setup. But the SpeedMaster gunfighter OEM seat does. Bummer. I have no desire to modify the seat pan to make this work. Still, for those with an America saddle & US Saddlebags this setup will work!
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I rode on AmyLee's bike out in AZ at the SWTF and she had one of these after I got back I inquired of the company if I can become a dealer (waitng for responce), it was really comfortable, better than the Corban I had for a short time.
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Nice looking backrest, how does it hinder getting on of off the bike for guys who are hight impaired?? 
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All depends on how agile you are I suppose, but it is no thing for me to swing my leg over. AmyLee seems to have no trouble getting on and off.
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Looks like it is removable by just pulling it out of the bracket? Is that correct?
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Yes sir it is, however it is not something that will fall out. There is a small amount of tension on the seat rods that keeps it snuggly in place.
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Eddy,
Willit work with EZ-Brackets and how do you adjust fore and aft?
Thanks bro
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very nice. what type of shocks there?
cat
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Jim,
Yes on the Easy Brackets...I know this for a fact. I even believe they will work with SOME saddlebag brackets.
For & Aft question I'll answer tomorrow. I was going to answer it with my suspicions but wanted to get the real answer from Pro-Tac but missed them for the day.
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Looks like someone is going to have to buy himself a birthday present. Lets' see, its for my back, which is officially a disability, so I should be able to write this off as a medical expense. That's what I'll tell the wife. Yes, that should work.
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