Back rest?

[Stealth128_imp]

Anybody seen or heard of a after market back rest ? Or we out of luck?

Thanks!

 

[Randy B]

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.

 

[Jonz_imp]

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.

[url=http://s300.photobucket.com/user/jonz1/media/CIMG0806_zpsyz53oy7z.jpg.html]

The rack is a bull face and behind the pad is a cow. At least I think so.

 

[flynrider]

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.

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.

 

[JustPassinThru_imp]

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.

 

[Stratman_imp]

Hi Jonz, nice work. Ever consider making more?

 

[CB4ME_imp]

If you have a Honda rear rack or other suitable rear rack you can easily fabricate some mounting brackets for a back rest:

 

[Jonz_imp]

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.

 

[Swartzracer_imp]

 

[rocket_imp]

The Corbin seat is available with a provision for a back rest that can be easily removed.

 

[DBXXX_imp]

I just ordered a hepco & becker rear alurack, which looks to be the perfect size and shape to have a small backrest stuck to it. See: http://www.motomachines.com/Rear-Rack--Honda-CB-1100-from-2013_p_3313.html

For something even more understated, Fehling makes a similar but smaller rear rack: http://www.bs-motoparts.com/en/lugg...fehling-honda-cb-1100-13-14-i4007-24903-0.htm

 

[metalmaven_imp]

Hi Guys, I am new to the forum. I just saw this post and just wanted to say that I will be making a nice clean removable backrest for my 2014 cb1100. I have the black bike, so I will be getting it painted either gloss black, matt black, or black textured powder coat.

I will post pictures when done for sure.

 

[ryanschillinger_imp]

Metalmaven. Any progress?

 

[the Ferret]

ryan, that was about a year ago (3/21/2015). I believe he said he made himself one prototype, but at this point wasn't making any more.

 

[Inhouse Bob]

The Corbin seat is available with a provision for a back rest that can be easily removed.

I have this one. I like that it is easily removed as I don't really like the lines, but the girls sure like having it for two-up!

 

[capttwb136_imp]

As Rocket said you can kill two birds with one stone by replacing your uncomfortable stock seat with a Corbin seat. They come with a slot to enable you to insert a passenger back rest. If you watch ebay you can pick up a Corbin back rest for 50-60 bucks. I picked one up just like new a couple months ago on ebay for way less than half of what they sell new for. If you request Corbin to include a rider's backrest slot on your seat you can also use the passenger backrest as a rider's backrest.:banana:

 

[husky385_imp]

I believe the one in Swartsracers pic is this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310802495941
Kevin

 

[ryanschillinger_imp]

I installed a Hepco and Becker luggage rack. Seems like I should be able to find a universal backrest to attach to the part that loops upward but haven't seen anything online.

 

[flynrider]

I installed a Hepco and Becker luggage rack. Seems like I should be able to find a universal backrest to attach to the part that loops upward but haven't seen anything online.

Good luck with that. I've been searching the 'net for a backrest pad to fit my H&B rack. No luck in the past year or so. I figure I'll have my upholstery guy make one up next time I take him a seat to recover.

If you happen to run across one, let me know!

 

[EarsOnWheels_imp]

The Corbin seat is available with a provision for a back rest that can be easily removed.

I have this one. I like that it is easily removed as I don't really like the lines, but the girls sure like having it for two-up!

I have this one. I like that it is easily removed as I don't really like the lines, but the girls sure like having it for two-up!
[url=http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/inhousebob/media/IMG_0504_zpslbmfrjay.jpg.html] Great shot, Bob! Love that it can be a family affair.