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Indian OEM 12" passenger backrest w pad rack Chieftain Springfield & late Chief
$ 316.27
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Description
I bought a stash of parts from a dealer and included was this genuine Indian 12" short quick release chrome backrest in very nice shape. Fits all years of the large-spool hard-bag Chieftain and Springfield (Dark Horse, Limited and Elite versions of those models too), and 2017 and newer Roadmaster (15-16 RMs may have too wide stock seat). In 2019 Indian abandoned the small spools (about 28mm with plastic sleeve) so this will also fit the 2019-2020 Chief, Classic, Vintage and Dark Horse models with large spools (about 32mm with plastic sleeve). I am unsure if this will fit the Challenger.My wife is 5' 6" tall and she prefers this shorter backrest as compared to the tall 14" backrest, plus this short backrest just looks better on the bike than the tall ones.
Will not fit 2014-2018 Chief models unless you swap to large spools, then it will work.
Easy to install and remove. Instructions and theft resistant screws included (these are usually missing on used backrests).
The Indian OEM backrest is in excellent shape, no rust, not bent or cracked, no road rash or scrapes.
The Indian OEM luggage rack is in excellent shape. No rust, no road rash, no scrapes, not bent, but may have some light marks in chrome from normal use of carrying things and bungee cord hooks.
The Indian OEM black studded leather pad is in excellent shape, looks almost new. No wear, no cuts or tears, not faded.
Note:
If you don't have the black plastic sleeves over the aluminum bag mount spools you will need to buy a set; you need 4 of part number 5450769 sleeves, about total. Also,
if you need a rogue or tan pad instead, ask before you buy, I may be able to swap for a small fee.
Remember, this is a genuine Indian OEM backrest, see logo in cross bar. Indian retail price for backrest 2880832-156, black studded pad 2879666-02 and rack 2880955-156 is 4.97 + shipping. At time of listing Indian site says out of stock of chrome 12" Chieftain type backrests.
I would much rather have genuine Indian parts than aftermarket parts made in China. For example, the genuine Indian luggage rack weighs 3 lb, 13 oz but the aftermarket one weighs 2 lb, 13 oz. The Indian part weighs 1 lb more which is 35% heavier (stronger?) than the Chinese version. The OEM Indian pad has hidden staples, smoother stitching and flush studs as opposed to the import with exposed staples, rippled bumpy stitching edges and studs that look like they are falling out.
Buyer pays with paypal, buyer pays 48 state shipping of (large box). Happy to sell internationally only via ebay global shipping program, thanks!!
Shipping note: I usually ship small parts priority mail, I usually ship large parts FedEx or UPS, you will usually, but not always, receive your parts much sooner than the estimated date shown.