Let's see your backrests + trunks w/ backrests

[AntiqueCarNut]

Well, I'm coming from many years on Gold Wings and BMW's. My wife needs a comfy, secure feeling backrest. The backrest on the Wing offers a lot of side support and she likes that. I sold the Wing after buying a *fun* Aprilia, recently, and decided that the Wing wasn't much fun to ride, really. Now I'm on to the hunt for a replacement two-up tourer.

Being a FNG on this FJR thing, I need to see what you've come up with for trunk/backrest combinations. The FJR is high on the list, but if I can't get the backrest issue sorted, I will have to move on.

Please post your trunk/backrest pictures - especially with any backrests that you've modified for additional passenger room and more comfort than say, a stock Yamaha or Givi backrest.

Thanks!

=Adam=

 

[daddysbike]

Use the search function to find this:

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...hl=luggage+rack

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...hl=luggage+rack

Check the Vendor forum to find this:

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=4340

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=9589

I too sold my 2nd 1800 Goldwing (and VFR) for the FJR and love it. I use it for solo riding though lots do 2 up.

I just added a SW-Motech luggage rack and Givi V46 top box:

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=22520

You can add a Givi V46 or E52

Check twistedthrottle.com

If I were to be doing alot of 2 up riding I'd go with memeber Gaurald luggage rack/backrest and add a Kuryakyn Grantour bag when needed. I think this will provide the most passenger comfort, is well built, looks good and goes on/off easy with the 3 bolts on your stock luggage rack.

I had a Givi V46 on my ST1300 and my wife didn't like it. I wouldn't buy the pad that comes with it, its up high and not comfortable. Rather use the pad in the back of her jacket (she's wearing one right?).

I do like the looks of the Givi and SW-Motech rack. I don't like the looks of the premier cycle rack when the box is off though if you leave the box on it may be comfortable as I think its further back than the SW-Motech rack.

Oh yeah, congrats on your new bike!

I'll likely add another wing in a few years when my kids are old enough to take multi day (Blue ridge parkway) rides with me, maybe a GS Adventure or 1200RT but I always shy away from high cost of BMW ownership.

The wing is heavy but nothing compares to it for mile munching in comfort!

Steve

 

[hoghead]

Here is the Corbin setup. Pros and Cons have been discussed. Have not had time to really ride the FJR due to heat this time of year.

I have a E-52 Top Box yet to mount when mounting hardware arrives.

hh

Top Box photo. Thanks again Gary for the paint work!

hh

 

[OrangevaleFJR]

Bill Mayer Saddle, Corbin Backrest, Yamaha topcase. Corbin backrest gives lower back support, topcase provides upper back support. Bill Mayer Saddles are good.

 

[otrfjr]

If you're comfortable with soft luggage, check out Gary's (garauld) luggage rack and backrest. My pillion finds a 2" extension on the backrest to be the most comfortable. This is a pic of a soft t-bag tailpack with the backrest and luggage rack:

Going to use this set up in combination with Kuryakan's Tombstone bag (has an internal frame and pad that turns it into a backrest for the solo rider) on a two-week jaunt:

 

[Slow Ride]

Here is my trunk with backrest installed.

Here is the thread for installing the trunk.Clicky

My wife said she likes it, and it gives nice support.

Chuck

 

[trinibob]

all used from this forum

 

[AntiqueCarNut]

Thanks everyone! This is terrific information. Now I just need to sort out where to go from here.

 

[khrome]

all used from this forum

who made this setup and is it a combination of two different products?

thanks

Khrome

 

[Fencer]

 

[AntiqueCarNut]

Now that looks interesting. Details on who makes it, please. Is there a backrest attached to the top box?

 

[Fencer]

Now that looks interesting. Details on who makes it, please. Is there a backrest attached to the top box?

Its a Fastbag. I tried to find a link in the US for you but there are no distributers here any longer. Ebay maybe?

Fastbag

Yes. the rest will velcro on and off. My wife likes it. I did a perm installation with modifications. It is ment as a temp install, like a tailbag.