Looking for Driver Backrest for my '83

[ActionJax]

Looking to get a drivers backrest for my '83. Does anyone have one that they'd like to part with? I'm looking for one in black to match my current seat.

 

Thanks~

[scottbly]

2 on ebay right now

[ActionJax]

I'm still interested in finding a driver backrest for my 83. I dont' see any on fleabay. Anyone knwo where I might be able to pick one up? Anybody out ther got one they'd like to part with? Maybe something off a parts bike? Thanks

[bongobobny]

I agree, don't see any at present but they do come up somewhat often. In the mean time you may want to consider these as a lot of times what is for sale does not have these...

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-XVZ1200-VENTURE-ROYALE-1983-1984-DRIVER-BACKREST-BAR-ABA-26HCD-17-00-NOS-/250992476928?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3a70514300

[lsutley]

I have a backrest that is from a Gen II in brown. I also have a custom seat with an integrated backrest in a sort of off gray color. If you are interested, please send me a PM and I will send pictures.

[ActionJax]

bongobobny

 

Wow I had know idea that just the brakets to put the darn backrest on would cost $174.00!

 

lsutley

 

I have a black seat, but I guess I could always get it covered. Can you send me over some pics?

 

Thanks

[lsutley]

I mixed a few details in my first reply. I went down to the garage, took the pictures, banged my head against the wall, downed a Guinness Extra Stout and now have the correct information. The backrest is a Venture Line. The custom seat is a Travelcade. I also have a stock seat in excellent condition.

 

All the items are for a Gen 1 MK II and all are brown.

[Wizard765]

The MkII hardware won't fit your 83. You could keep and eye on eBay or you could buy new at Utopia pretty much the cost of the hardware that is on eBay right now.

 

http://www.utpr.com/venture.html

 

Lester's travelcade seat would be and excellent choice though and all you would need to do is recover it. I priced covering mine once and it was about $150. Travelcade is a very nice seat.

[alvald83]

I put a utopia backrest on my ('83)bike. It a much more modern looking backrest and it's very comfortable. You mount it to your existing seat (very easy). See my pics

[ActionJax]

Yeah, I was looking at that. Looks really nice. And if I'm going to have to spend $174 bucks on just the brakets, I might as well buy the Utopia.

 

Thanks everyone for their imput.