Installing OEM backrest?

[TheFleshRocket]

I found a guy willing to sell the backrest off of his Vmax. Here's the pic he sent me of it pulled off the bike:



Is it me or did he pull too much off of the bike? (Minus the actual pad, which he does have.). I was under the impression that all I'd have to do is unbolt the seat, remove the reflector, and attach the backrest to the grab handle with four bolts.

Here are pics of my grab bar, as-is on the bike. (Ignore the scuffs on the fender--the shipper who delivered the bike to me put a strap over the fender. *******.)






'99 VFR800, '08 1125R, '06 1050, '03 Vmax, '03 DRZ400

 

[Conman]

The backrest completely replaces the grab bar; they don't connect to each other.

 

[Traumahawk]

I pulled my backrest off about a year ago, that looks like its all there. You will have to COMPLETELY remove the grab bar, to be replaced with the passenger backrest.

 

[scuff]

Yep looks like you got it all to me don't forget to watch how your reflector comes apart and put it on the new backrest the same way seemed kind of tricky to me when I did it the first time.

 

[Conman]

 

[Conman]

Can anyone tell who makes this? I think this ^^^ may be what he thought he was getting.

It looks like an interesting design.

 

[marsmax85]

You will have to remove the blinkers too and the guy that strapped your bike like that is a real dumb *** like you said !

 

[johnpclynch]

Can anyone tell who makes this? I think this ^^^ may be what he thought he was getting.

It looks like an interesting design.

I've one of those in the back of my shed, free if collected - postage might be expensive
only thing is, the bracket that goes under the seat to hold it on has a "few" holes drilled in it for mounting extra brake lights


bought it from exactrep
http://www.exactrep.com/acatalog/Sissy-bar-with-pad---rack--inc.-brackets--27.html#SID=21

 

[TheFleshRocket]

Thanks, guys. I was hoping the job would be a lot easier but apparently I'll have to budget some time to get it all apart--the seller wants my original grab bar to put back on his bike.


'99 VFR800, '08 1125R, '06 1050, '03 Vmax, '03 DRZ400

 

[one2dmax]

I have an HAC backrest available in our sale section.

 

[rusty]

Can anyone tell who makes this? I think this ^^^ may be what he thought he was getting.

It looks like an interesting design.

Exacetrep

 

[Redbone]

I curse the designer of our backrest every time I install it or take it off. So many bolts, nuts, and having to completely remove/ disconnect the turnsignals. Makes me want to buy the HAC Products backrest every time I do it! The factory backrest does look the best though, IMO.

 

[CrackerRican]

Thats why I installed a virago bar on mine & Sean is making a custom backrest pad for it, also I can swap OEM backrest for long hauls

 

[MtnMax/Magniac]

Click my banner at the top of the page, or go here http://www.cycle-istic.com/VMax-rack-backrest/
It's very easy to install or remove, and you can use the backrest alone, the rack alone, or the combo. Does not interfere with turn signals or any electrics. Way less expensive than OEM also.
Just FYI

 

[CrackerRican]

Thats why I installed a virago bar on mine & Sean is making a custom backrest pad for it, also I can swap OEM backrest for long hauls[/QUOT

Virago grab bar

 

[Chopcor]

Also, when installing the OEM backrest, don't tighten the bolts up until it's all assembled- The upper part w/pad is tapered, so the sides need to be able to move a bit to get it together.

 

[rusty]

Sean is making a custom backrest pad for it,

I would sure like to see that mini pad when it's done Larry.:biglaugh:

 

[CrackerRican]

I would sure like to see that mini pad when it's done Larry.:biglaugh:

Will do Rusty, you might wanna stock up on your Virago bars if this turns out nice.

 

[liptoss]

I REALLY like the look of my Corbin mini backrest on my 06, and I can carry a 12 easily. Slips off quickly if I want to strap a 24 on.

 

[TheFleshRocket]

I didn't end up buying the backrest from the local seller. The pad was in great shape but the plastichrome had tons of tiny little flaws--similar to a window that has been spiderwebbed. I could have sanded and polished it, but quite frankly, I don't have the free time to ride, much less spend hours making a backrest look pretty. Felt kinda bad since he had already pulled it off the bike in anticipation of swapping on my stock grab rail but I just couldn't go through with it.


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