Unusual Backrests

alvisdl · Feb 21, 2009

I missed bidding on this bike but love the backrests. Anyone have any idea of the manufacturer? The dealer was unable to help.

Hopefully the link below will get you to the picture.

Is there a way I can just put an image here? <_<

https://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?...avfolderid=2009

Big-B · Feb 21, 2009

The link didn't work.

alvisdl · Feb 21, 2009

QUOTE (Big-B @ Feb 21 2009, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The link didn't work.
Seems to work fine here. How about Ctrl+Click?

ceddec · Feb 22, 2009

alvisdl said:
QUOTE (Big-B @ Feb 21 2009, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The link didn't work.
Seems to work fine here. How about Ctrl+Click?

Nope, the link still doesn't work.

Capt. Bob · Feb 22, 2009

Streeeeeike two!

Old Michael · Feb 22, 2009

EasyShare hell.

Capt. Bob · Feb 22, 2009

alvisdl said:
Is there a way I can just put an image here? <_<

Try this Clicky

ponyfool · Feb 22, 2009

Album not found

alvisdl · Feb 22, 2009

See if this works.

It's not a greta image, but you'll notice the backerests are padded well almost like headrests.

alvisdl · Feb 22, 2009

alvisdl said:
See if this works.
It's not a greta image, but you'll notice the backerests are padded well almost like headrests.

mtnhigh · Feb 22, 2009

It looks like there are grooves in the far peg that would be found on a car headrest. Maybe they are from a car!

alvisdl · Feb 23, 2009

mtnhigh said:
It looks like there are grooves in the far peg that would be found on a car headrest. Maybe they are from a car!

Surely not! But it does make you wonder. . . :glare:

ionbeam · Feb 23, 2009

Those are most likely auto headrests in the picture. Some FJR owners have cobbled in headrests, Corbin seats lend themselves to this because of the built-in socket. I believe FJRob is one person that had an auto headrest/backrest. One of my Furds had a single post headrest that I think would have fit the socket in a Corbin.

alvisdl · Feb 23, 2009

ionbeam said:
Those are most likely auto headrests in the picture. Some FJR owners have cobbled in headrests, Corbin seats lend themselves to this because of the built-in socket. I believe FJRob is one person that had an auto headrest/backrest. One of my Furds had a single post headrest that I think would have fit the socket in a Corbin.

Do you think these seats are stock or Corbin?

ionbeam · Feb 23, 2009

Looks to me like a 05 (Gen I), non-abs, with stock seats and a bit of applied ingenuity. The seat is shaped wrong for a Corbin, plus Corbin likes to put their name on the sides of the passenger seat.

At the time my avatar picture was taken I had a home made bracket that let me use a Corbin backrest mounted on a Yamaha trunk mount. Due to a dealer's error I got the backrest for free so I put it to use.

alvisdl · Feb 23, 2009

ionbeam said:
Looks to me like a 05 (Gen I), non-abs, with stock seats and a bit of applied ingenuity. The seat is shaped wrong for a Corbin, plus Corbin likes to put their name on the sides of the passenger seat.
At the time my avatar picture was taken I had a home made bracket that let me use a Corbin backrest mounted on a Yamaha trunk mount. Due to a dealer's error I got the backrest for free so I put it to use.

Sounds good. I may spend some time loooking for similar solutions. At closer exam, I'd say these headrests were from an '01 Acura Integra. . . B)

Thanks a lot!

v65 · Feb 23, 2009

ionbeam said:
At the time my avatar picture was taken I had a home made bracket that let me use a Corbin backrest mounted on a Yamaha trunk mount.

Without detailed pics, it never happened.

fJROB · Feb 24, 2009

I have an Automotive Headrest for my pillion's backrest! she loves it! we have put 20K+ miles on with no problems. my wife will not ride without it. it was originally a front seat headrest from a 1986 Nissan Maxima SE. I had it recovered with vinyl that was close to the original seat pattern. the mounts are steel plates with tubing welded to it, the posts slip into rubber hose pressed into the tubes. it is very easy to remove, just pull it out. but it stays in place very well also.

dsmack · Feb 25, 2009

That's a very nicely done installation. Looks good and sturdy, too!

Don

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