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#244994 tramp116 (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Lookin for a driver's back rest 2 Years, 5 Months ago   Hey Guys, I'm looking for a driver's backrest. I already own the Mustang seat with the backrest but that hasn't worked out too well. The backrest is too low & the seam across the Mustang seat gets uncomfortable after a couple of hours. So I've gone back to the stock seat. I've found that hanging a cushion on the side of the duffle that I carry across the passenger seat gives me about the right height. But I only use the duffle for long trips. Not short, or weekend runs. I'd like to find a removable backrest that sits up 3-5 inches higher. I remember a couple of years ago someone was selling a passenger bag that had a frame inside just for this purpose but I can't find it now. Any suggestions?   Logged     Last Edit: 2009/12/23 07:31 By tramp116.   She\'s a Roadie to me and often acts like one.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #244998 Darn (User) Don't forget, Never forget. Platinum Boarder Posts: 7083 Re:Lookin for a driver's back rest 2 Years, 5 Months ago   I believe there are directions in the tech articles on how to make your own, that way you can adjust it to the right position for you. I think Beanmachine made his own, and looks pretty good.   Logged     Free, personalized tra   The administrator has disabled public write access. #245001 tramp116 (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Re:Lookin for a driver's back rest 2 Years, 5 Months ago   Yeah. I saw that. But it looks like the same steel leaf type that is on the Mustang. A little too flexible. Particularly when fully extended. Ya get a single piece of steel that long. It acts more like a spring than a bar. I'm really looking for something a bit more rigid. As I'm 6" tall with a longer than usual body (& shorter legs), it's often difficult to find a good fit.   Logged     She\'s a Roadie to me and often acts like one.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #245016 BigBoyinMS (User) I'm satisfied never being satisfied. Platinum Boarder Posts: 1705 Re:Lookin for a driver's back rest 2 Years, 5 Months ago   I've almost decided that I'll have to go with one of the ugly factory backrest if I can find one. The ones that have the bracket that mounts to the sides of the fender. All the aftermarket ones that I find look flimsy and they mount under the passenger seat bracket which wont work with my plan for a solo bike. Especially with me being as bigga boy as I am!   Logged     2006 Midnight   The administrator has disabled public write access. #245018 thebru (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 947 Re:Lookin for a driver's back rest 2 Years, 5 Months ago   I have a Utopia and highly recommend them. Very sturdy and adjustable. Folds down for the passenger getting off the bike. However, it is NOT easily removable.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #245021 2ringstar (User) DILLIGAF Fresh Boarder Posts: 96 Re:Lookin for a driver's back rest 2 Years, 5 Months ago   Build your own as it's quite easy. I did the write up and the bar I used is solid. I'm 6'3" and it gives great support without pushing you forward.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #245059 davej (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 4199 Re:Lookin for a driver's back rest 2 Years, 5 Months ago   2ringstar wrote: Build your own as it's quite easy. I did the write up and the bar I used is solid. I'm 6'3" and it gives great support without pushing you forward. I made my own . I used the tech article that 2ringstar wrote but made a slight modification to make it removeable. He seen it and I got a thumbs up. I might be selling it if I cant use it with a mustang seat. I should know in a couple days.   Logged     dave   The administrator has disabled public write access. #245113 MartyGRS (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 23 Re:Lookin for a driver's back rest 2 Years, 5 Months ago   Tramp116, Custom World International (CWI) makes a pretty good drivers backrest. I had one on an 06 Midnight, was a bit higher on my back than the Ultimate seat backrest that I currently have. Folds forward. It mounts on the rear fender saddle bag mounts. Cheers. Marty   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #245117 MitchellNJ (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 331 Re:Lookin for a driver's back rest 2 Years, 5 Months ago   davej wrote: I might be selling it if I cant use it with a mustang seat. I should know in a couple days. Dave, If Tramp116 passes, let me know I'm about to buy the materials to make my own and mount the pad I bought. Yours might work.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #245159 2ringstar (User) DILLIGAF Fresh Boarder Posts: 96 Re:Lookin for a driver's back rest 2 Years, 5 Months ago   Dave used what I came up with and went a step further and made it so it comes off much easier. What I like about this place modifications always evolve to make a job or design easier and better.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access.

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