Hummingbird Posted May 23, 2009 #1 Posted May 23, 2009 I ordered one last evening - it won't ship until June 8th but that's not too long to wait. I was please to see that they offered the pillow style to match the seat. The only info for mounting was that there was no cutting necessary, is it really that easy to install ?
Hummingbird Posted May 23, 2009 Author #3 Posted May 23, 2009 Don - my knee is not completely healed but last evening I took my wife for a short ride for ice cream. No problems riding so I'd like to change my RSVP to a definite. So keep an eye out for a 2007 Midnight Venture that's two toned with a light green and pin stripes by Jaybird - that'll be ME. Really looking forward to meeting some of the members. btw - how do I upload a picture file to show off my 'NEW" bike ??
Freebird Posted May 23, 2009 #4 Posted May 23, 2009 Looking forward to seeing you. To upload a picture, just type your post like you normally do then before hitting submit, scroll down and hit the button "Manage Attachments". You'll get a window where you attach your pictures. Make sure they aren't TOO big. 640X480 and no more than 200,000 bytes.
Hummingbird Posted May 23, 2009 Author #5 Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks Don, If it doesn't start raining I'll get a few pics when the sun comes out and give it a try.
Bigfoot Posted May 23, 2009 #6 Posted May 23, 2009 I put the Utopia on my bike and on my first test ride almost wrecked the bike turning into a 7-11. The end of the handlebar hit my knee. I'm 6'5 so the Utopia was pushing me forward just enough to allow this to happen. I got home and promptly took the Utopia off. Once I bought and installed some risers this fixed the problem allowing me to reinstall the Utopia. Now I can't ride without the backrest.
Hummingbird Posted May 23, 2009 Author #7 Posted May 23, 2009 Bigfoot - I won't have that problem, since I've lost most of the hair on TOP of my head I only measure 5' 9" I really miss that extra 2 inches or so
Sleeperhawk Posted May 23, 2009 #9 Posted May 23, 2009 I ordered one last evening - it won't ship until June 8th but that's not too long to wait. I was please to see that they offered the pillow style to match the seat. The only info for mounting was that there was no cutting necessary, is it really that easy to install ? What do you mean, does anyone here have the backrest
Javarow Posted May 23, 2009 #10 Posted May 23, 2009 Put mine on over a year ago and its great! See the link http://www.utpr.com/venture.html
Sparhawks Sue Posted May 23, 2009 #11 Posted May 23, 2009 It was so easy that I put one on Sparhawk's new 08 RSV. I had to drill out one of the holes for the bracket, but that was a piece of cake. Sparhawk loves his.
ablumny Posted May 24, 2009 #12 Posted May 24, 2009 Ordered mine from Utopia two weeks ago for my 03 Midnight Venture. Ship date is May 26. Looking forward to it. Back takes a beating after a while. I'll put up a pick and review when I get it on.
gunkylump Posted May 24, 2009 #13 Posted May 24, 2009 I ordered one last evening - it won't ship until June 8th but that's not too long to wait. I was please to see that they offered the pillow style to match the seat. The only info for mounting was that there was no cutting necessary, is it really that easy to install ? Very easy to install!!!
M61A1MECH Posted May 24, 2009 #14 Posted May 24, 2009 Had one on my 98TC for 8.5 years, it was the first addition I made to my 07 Venture, would not ride with out it. Very easy to install, resize two holes, do put a block of wood or rubber between the seat pan and the fender when resizing the hole, in case the drill bit grabs and heads south for the fender.
ablumny Posted May 27, 2009 #16 Posted May 27, 2009 Ordered mine from Utopia two weeks ago for my 03 Midnight Venture. Ship date is May 26. Looking forward to it. Back takes a beating after a while. I'll put up a pic and review when I get it on. Update: Ship date 5/26, received 5/27. Nice. The instructions say 5 mins, it took 10 Great unit. Lots of adjustability and feels very stable. Very much recommended. http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/Sh2_-PH3NeI/AAAAAAAAB9c/hGxMlSTCfas/s512/P5270281.JPG http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/Sh2_-cy-h0I/AAAAAAAAB9g/fJMqdyOk0_k/s512/P5270280.JPG http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/Sh2_-4bGlBI/AAAAAAAAB9k/Mdqp2KkJfrU/s512/P5270276.JPG http://lh5.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/Sh2_99fwJGI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/7cb2tDsQd4Q/s512/P5270282.JPG
tonyc Posted May 28, 2009 #17 Posted May 28, 2009 Got my Utopia last week. Installed it and rode 848 miles over the holiday. It is well worth the money.
YamaDuck Posted May 28, 2009 #18 Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) I put the Utopia on my bike and on my first test ride almost wrecked the bike turning into a 7-11. The end of the handlebar hit my knee. I'm 6'5 so the Utopia was pushing me forward just enough to allow this to happen. I got home and promptly took the Utopia off. Once I bought and installed some risers this fixed the problem allowing me to reinstall the Utopia. Now I can't ride without the backrest. A friend bought a Venture with a Utopia backrest and it was pushing him forward also. We put a piece od cardboard on the ground, took the Utopia off, took the Utopia apart, put the mounting part on the cardboard so the the bend stuck up in the air, put an old rag on the bend and commenced to hi the top of the bend with a 3 lb hammer. Problem solved. He's happy now and the Utopia is not pushing him forward. Edited May 28, 2009 by YamaDuck
tdoyle9760 Posted May 28, 2009 #19 Posted May 28, 2009 My newest VR had one when I picked it up....I will NEVER ride without one again. 2000 miles went by with total ease. Very adjustable. I wuill be buying one for each of my other bikes... Tim
davecb Posted May 28, 2009 #20 Posted May 28, 2009 The Utopia IS adjustable. Up and down, and forward and backwards. Turning a screw is easier than pounding with a hammer...:whistling:
YamaDuck Posted May 28, 2009 #21 Posted May 28, 2009 The Utopia IS adjustable. Up and down, and forward and backwards. Turning a screw is easier than pounding with a hammer...:whistling: There is only so much adjustment built into a Utopia. The one I have was hitting me to high up in the back and I just turned it upside down and mine is just fine. My friend however turned his upside down and adjusted it out and still didn't like it so that is where the hammer came in.
ablumny Posted May 28, 2009 #22 Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) The Utopia IS adjustable. Up and down, and forward and backwards. Turning a screw is easier than pounding with a hammer...:whistling: I can see that problem. The adjustments are up and down yes, but the forward and back adjustment is really only changing the angle of the backrest around a stationery point. The position of bracket is stationery and even with the adjustment screw all the way out and the backrest leaning all the way back towards the rear of the bike, the bottom of the it is still pretty much in the same spot. http://lh3.ggpht.com/_9EMyKcng_yA/Sh5xDAhMYmI/AAAAAAAAB-0/SlMhvlocUIk/s512/P5270279.JPG YamaDuck: by whacking the bracket and opening the angle of it, didnt you wind up pushing the top part, the point where the backrest connects to the bracket too far into the rear seat? STILL, an awesome product! Edited May 28, 2009 by ablumny
ablumny Posted May 28, 2009 #24 Posted May 28, 2009 I just drilled an extra hole and moved it. Huh? Drilled an extra hole where? Moved it in which direction?
Cougar Posted May 28, 2009 #25 Posted May 28, 2009 If you look at the bracket you have enough space to add some holes,. I added one lower to bring it down more. if you get creative you could even move it up higher. I wanted more lower back support myself. Jeff
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