Driver Backrest

[schupperts]

Anyone Seen or purchased this?

https://www.amazon.com/Bakup-USA-Driver-Backrest-BAK-Y-FJR-07-FA/dp/B003177EZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337913332&sr=8-1

 

[blassoff]

Hey Schupp;

I had one on my 05, but removed it. I can never seem to lean back far enough when I ride to actually make use of a backrest. Maybe it's me, but I'm too often riding leaned slightly forward. I guess if I were sitting on the bike eating lunch, the backrest would be excellent, otherwise not so much.

Just my $.02.

Baz

 

[SacramentoMike]

I've never seen one on an FJR, but I bet I'd like it sometimes. When I do a long trip, I have a big duffel strapped down on the passenger seat, and I like having that there as a backrest. Nice on a long day. On the downside, I don't think I could swing my leg over this backrest. I'd have to kind of step through to get mounted, ditto only reversed to get off.

On reflection, while I see some benefit, I wouldn't like it enough to spend the dough on it.

 

[CAJW]

schupperts - No experience on back rests, but ditto what SM said, a full duffel bag will give you an idea if it's worth spending $ on.

 

[Fly Bye]

I have to agree with blassoff and SacramentoMike.

The riding position even with heli bars does not allow rider to be in enough of an up-right position.

The use of a duffel bag could work for some but stepping through may be the only way to mount the motorcycle.

 

[allrider]

I'm Jones'in for one.

Dzane has one his 07. I tried it out and didn't want to give it back. His was made by Rich of Rich's seats, looks like a copy of a Bakup. It's fully adjustable and came forward enough for me, and i sit a bit forward compared to where the natural pocket is on a stock saddle.