Heavy-Duty Kuryakyn Plug & Play Removable Backrest Bracket Chrome (Part #8998)

Heavy-Duty Kuryakyn Plug & Play Removable Backrest Bracket Chrome (Part #8998)

If you switch back and forth between solo riding and hauling a passenger, clunky traditional side plates ruin the clean lines of your rear fender. Installing the Heavy-Duty Kuryakyn Plug & Play Removable Backrest Bracket Chrome is the easiest way to give your passenger proper back support without making permanent changes to your bike layout. Standard fixed brackets stay bolted on permanently and clutter your frame look. This smart system mounts completely out of sight beneath the passenger pillion pad, giving you a rock-solid mounting base when you need it and a stripped-down custom style when you don't.

The solid one-piece layout features a premium mirror chrome plating that looks incredibly clean and stands up to the elements without flaking. The Heavy-Duty Kuryakyn Plug & Play Removable Backrest Bracket Chrome kit utilizes your Harley's factory-drilled fender holes right under the seat layout. It is a rugged, no-nonsense setup that keeps your passenger safe on highway runs and pops off smoothly when you ride alone. Adding the Heavy-Duty Kuryakyn Plug & Play Removable Backrest Bracket Chrome base to your rear fender gives you the ultimate balance between long-haul touring comfort and raw cruiser style.

(Note: The Sissy Bar hoop, mounting hardware, and Backrest Pad are all sold individually. This product listing includes only the lower chrome receiver bracket base).

Features and Benefits

Solid Laser-Cut Steel Core

The frame base of the Heavy-Duty Kuryakyn Plug & Play Removable Backrest Bracket Chrome is cut from a single piece of heavy-gauge structural steel. There are zero welded joints or thin brackets to flex, bend, or rattle loose when your passenger leans back hard during heavy acceleration or interstate cruising.

Triple Chrome Plated Finish

The entire steel plate is finished with a show-quality, premium triple-chrome plating process. This thick metallic finish is built specifically to handle road debris, rain, and heat without pitting, rusting, or losing its high-shine reflection over years of hard use.

Five-Minute On and Off Layout

The standout feature of this setup is the quick plug-and-play utility. Once the primary lower base is set up under your seat, you can slide the entire passenger sissy bar assembly into place or drop it out of the frame in under five minutes with basic tools.

Zero Fender Paint Damage

Because the main receiver bracket bolts securely underneath your passenger seat area using factory alignment slots, you never have to worry about external side plates rubbing against your rear fender and scratching up your custom paint job.

Vehicle Fitment Guide

The Heavy-Duty Kuryakyn Plug & Play Removable Backrest Bracket Chrome configuration is engineered specifically for traditional Harley-Davidson cruiser rear ends.

• Rear Tire Compatibility: Fits select models equipped with factory 130mm, 140mm, and 150mm rear tires.

• Harley Family Fitment: Works with select standard-width Harley-Davidson Softail, Dyna, Sportster, and FXR models.

• Fitment Warning: Certain specific models do not have the secondary factory hole open and will require drilling exactly one hole into the inner fender strip directly behind the driver's seat setup to drop the hardware through. Always measure your tire width before ordering.

Product Specifications

• Product Type: Removable Passenger Backrest Bracket Base

• Brand: Kuryakyn

• Part Number: 8998

• Finish: Mirror Chrome

• Material: Laser-Cut One-Piece Heavy Steel

• Installation Style: Direct Bolt-On

• Country of Origin: Made in USA

• Condition: 100% Brand New

Installation Instructions

• Pull off your passenger pillion pad and main seat assembly.

• Clean the dirt off the factory pre-drilled fender holes under the seat mount.

• Align the steel receiver bracket flush against the lower frame mounting slots.

• Drop the included heavy-duty mounting hardware through and torque down tight.

• Slide your low custom sissy bar hoop (sold separately) into the open bracket channels.

• Check the total assembly for zero play, then reinstall your stock seats.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does this setup come complete with the backrest pad and sissy bar?

No, it does not. This part number is strictly for the lower chrome receiver bracket base. The upright custom sissy bar hoop and the matching padded backrest cushion must be purchased separately to build the full kit.

Will this bracket scratch my rear fender when I take the backrest off?

No. The bracket is tucked away safely underneath your seat area. The sissy bar slides into the mount channels without ever touching your exterior fender sheet metal, keeping your custom paint safe.

Is this a universal fit bracket for any cruiser bike?

No. This single variant is built exclusively to fit Harley-Davidson Sportster, Softail, Dyna, and FXR models that run a 130mm to 150mm rear tire profile. It will not fit wide-tire models or custom fat-bob fenders.