LilBeaver Posted October 26, 2009 #1 Posted October 26, 2009 I am interested in getting a Driver's backrest as I do have some lower back problems from time to time and find that occasionally I have to pull over and lay out on the ground it hurts so bad. I know what causes my back pain and try to avoid it the best I can and usually I do okay. I am thinking, after talking to a few people that use them and reading a LOT about them, that this would be a wise addition for me. So, if you have one that you are not going to use anymore; for example if you are selling your bike and don't mind taking the backrest you have on there off to sell it to me that would be terrific! My preference would be for a DiamondR or Utopia backrest (or one that is comparable that will not requiring drilling into the bike for installation and has some adjustable). It would be a bounus if it is of the pillow-top type, but I won't be too picky. I have an 01 RSV. If you have one that you would be willing to sell me, let me know what you've got, condition (a picture would be fine too) and what you want for it and I am sure we can agree to a reasonable price. Thanks in advance!
bongobobny Posted October 26, 2009 #4 Posted October 26, 2009 There are always a few on Fleabay at any given time...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted October 26, 2009 #5 Posted October 26, 2009 Thats what a girl is for! Take one for a ride!
massey130 Posted October 26, 2009 #6 Posted October 26, 2009 while mine is not a perfect match for the pillow seats, it is close enough that it looks very nice. i did what bongbobny suggested & bought one off ebay. i paid 75 bux shipping included. they are still on there as i see them when looking at parts. its a bolt on and the leatherette is zippered for foam removal. the only "thing" i can say is when i don't wear my riding jacket, the back rest is perfect. when i have the jacket on, the back pad adds some thickness and i sit a bit more forward. it does not bother me, but is something i noticed. the rest brack can be bent rearward to reduce the felt effect,but i am not going to do that. attached is the best photo i have of the back rest. i don't remember the brand. i will cruise ebay & see if the add is up & post again if u r interested.
LilBeaver Posted October 26, 2009 Author #7 Posted October 26, 2009 Thats what a girl is for! Take one for a ride! Haha, well... I did notice that on my GW I don't have the problem that I do on my RSV because there is so much air-space between me and my GF on my RSV... Darn this 'having so much space' thing. I guess what I need to do is talk her into riding close to me instead of lounging back on the passenger back-rest... while mine is not a perfect match for the pillow seats, it is close enough that it looks very nice. i did what bongbobny suggested & bought one off ebay. i paid 75 bux shipping included. they are still on there as i see them when looking at parts. its a bolt on and the leatherette is zippered for foam removal. the only "thing" i can say is when i don't wear my riding jacket, the back rest is perfect. when i have the jacket on, the back pad adds some thickness and i sit a bit more forward. it does not bother me, but is something i noticed. the rest brack can be bent rearward to reduce the felt effect,but i am not going to do that. attached is the best photo i have of the back rest. i don't remember the brand. i will cruise ebay & see if the add is up & post again if u r interested. I have seen ones on e-bay for 75-100 bucks. I was concerned about the positioning of it though. I did consider getting it then just bending the bracket to my liking -but I figured I'd give this a shot first. I recently tried out somone's DiamondR backrest and could clearly see that the adjustability would allow me to move it around quite a-bit. Thanks for the idea though!
massey130 Posted October 26, 2009 #8 Posted October 26, 2009 web link to the backrest i have. still 75 w/free shippin http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Royal-Star-Venture-Driver-Backrest_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a4638436QQitemZ230391252022QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Guest tx2sturgis Posted October 26, 2009 #9 Posted October 26, 2009 Haha, well... I did notice that on my GW I don't have the problem that I do on my RSV because there is so much air-space between me and my GF on my RSV... Darn this 'having so much space' thing. I guess what I need to do is talk her into riding close to me instead of lounging back on the passenger back-rest... Forgot about that. I solved it tho. Remember, thats not 'airspace', its 3-row seating. Ive hauled 2 gals back there several times. HUGE FUN! Try it sometime!
SLOW HAND Posted October 26, 2009 #10 Posted October 26, 2009 Put a ring on her finger ,there will be extra padding on her by next riding season. sorry no backrest here just more smarta**. goodluck and I agree I'd rather deal with a member from this site
LilBeaver Posted October 26, 2009 Author #11 Posted October 26, 2009 Forgot about that. I solved it tho. Remember, thats not 'airspace', its 3-row seating. Ive hauled 2 gals back there several times. HUGE FUN! Try it sometime! Now there's an idea!! Put a ring on her finger ,there will be extra padding on her by next riding season. sorry no backrest here just more smarta**. goodluck and I agree I'd rather deal with a member from this site :crackup: Better keep that one quiet!! You guys crack me up.
MidlifeVenture Posted October 27, 2009 #13 Posted October 27, 2009 Does that back rest make it hard for the passenger to get mounted?
LilBeaver Posted October 27, 2009 Author #14 Posted October 27, 2009 Does that back rest make it hard for the passenger to get mounted? I have talked to lots of people that have backrests and not a single one of them have said that their passenger has a hard time mounting the bike OR experience any discomfort while riding (due to the back rest being there). My 2 problems/concerns with a backrest are: 1) I like to move around when I ride by my self and the backrest will not restrict me as much as I had expected but it WILL restrict me from sitting on the passenger seat while I ride, which on long hauls may be an issue. 2) Sometimes my passenger likes to sit real close to me, especially on cold days, and with that backrest in the middle I'm pretty sure I won't get that anymore
Guest tx2sturgis Posted October 27, 2009 #15 Posted October 27, 2009 Put a ring on her finger ,there will be extra padding on her by next riding season. Aint THAT the truth.
LilBeaver Posted October 28, 2009 Author #17 Posted October 28, 2009 sent you a PM. Ron Got it & responded.
Aussie Annie Posted October 28, 2009 #18 Posted October 28, 2009 Does that back rest make it hard for the passenger to get mounted? OOOhhhhh, what I could say to that now be a good girl Annie or you might regret it
LilBeaver Posted October 28, 2009 Author #19 Posted October 28, 2009 OOOhhhhh, what I could say to that now be a good girl Annie or you might regret it
LilBeaver Posted October 28, 2009 Author #20 Posted October 28, 2009 Got this taken care of. Thank again Ron!! (and all of you smart a**es) And of course Anne for keeping it PG in here...
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