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Back rest? - Stealth128_imp - 12-07-2014
Anybody seen or heard of a after market back rest ? Or we out of luck?
Thanks!
RE: Back rest? - Randy B - 12-07-2014
Some people have modified one off Ebay, but I don't know what it originally fit.
The way Honda made the backrest for this bike is integrated into the top box, but that is only available in Japan for some reason.
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RE: Back rest? - Jonz_imp - 03-14-2015
Hi- was asked about my back rest- I made my own (I'm a sculptor/welder) and forgot I did have some pics from before paint.
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The rack is a bull face and behind the pad is a cow. At least I think so.
RE: Back rest? - flynrider - 03-14-2015
The closest I could find was the Hepco and Becker Alurack. Next time I'm at the upholstery shop I'm going to have them make a small pad for it.
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There are a few members that have fabbed their own brackets and used an aftermarket universal backrest. Someone else modified a backrest from a Honda Shadow. You should be able to find those posts with the search function.
RE: Back rest? - JustPassinThru_imp - 03-14-2015
Is there any aftermarket seat that would have provisions for a backrest for the single rider?
Anyone remember Honda's GL-500? The Silver Wing cruiser....a scaled-down version of the Gold Wing. Windjammer-style fairing and panniers on a CX-500 chassis.
The seat was modular two-section and the pillion seat could be replaced with a trunk and backrest. Saw it once; nice idea.
Be great if someone tried to replicate that on this model.
RE: Back rest? - Stratman_imp - 03-15-2015
Hi Jonz, nice work. Ever consider making more?
RE: Back rest? - CB4ME_imp - 03-15-2015
If you have a Honda rear rack or other suitable rear rack you can easily fabricate some mounting brackets for a back rest:
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RE: Back rest? - Jonz_imp - 03-16-2015
Stratman- Thanks! I have thought about making more, but I have so many other projects it'l probably not happen. If you come to Seattle you could talk me into it, but WA state is a long ride from Texas.
RE: Back rest? - Swartzracer_imp - 03-17-2015
RE: Back rest? - rocket_imp - 03-18-2015
The Corbin seat is available with a provision for a back rest that can be easily removed.