Drivers/riders backrest?

[Surly]

Hi All,

I have a mate who is keen on the Gen ii FJR but he has a significant back problem. He currently rides a cruiser with a riders backrest and I offered to check out to see if there is a riders backrest to suit the FJR. Seems they are as rare as rocking horse poop. Russel seem the go. Can you any of you give me suggestions on what else is around.

Best regards

Surly

 

[101stpathfinder]

I have not read the whole posting but try this post:

New 2006+ Backrest Style - Group/Self Buys - READ SPECIAL RULES - FJRForum

garauld makes quality farkles, contact him!

 

[blassoff]

Bak-up makes a decent backrest for the FJR. I have one for my Gen1, I assume they make them for the Gen2 also. Not inexpensive (about $350 new), but a well made product.

https://www.bakupusa.com/yamaha_models.html

 

[RossKean]

Backrest may be the way to go but i would suggest he try the FJR without a backrest first. The upright seating position on the FJR vs the curved spine "C" shape riding position of the typical cruiser may make all the difference.

 

[garauld]

FWIW, I only make passenger BRs.

 

[Abercrombie FJR]

FWIW, I only make passenger BRs.

And dang nice ones at that!

 

[HotRodZilla]

Does an FJR rider sit straight up enough to utilize a back rest?? Maybe with some huge risers.

 

[mcatrophy]

I'm with the "check out the FJR without a backrest" people. I occasionally suffer from back issues, so does a riding friend (him a lot worse than me). Both of us find that riding the bike reduces back pain, whereas sitting in a chair can aggravate it.

 

[Surly]

FWIW, I only make passenger BRs.

I have one of your fine rack/rests on my Geni, love it.

Hi All,

Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts, I will pass this onto my mate.

Best regards

Surly

 

[timsfjr]

I had spinal fusion surgery. Three levels bolted together and always have had pain in the back on my cruiser. I recently bought the FJR and have no back pain at all. The riding position is perfectly balanced. Not sure how a backrest would even work with the slightly forward lean. I would have him try riding it first and then see. I feel like I have found the most comfortable bike made. That's my 2 cents.