Alternative back rest for driver on F3-S

[GunDoctor]

Really need a backrest for the F3-S, but refuse to pay BRP prices. Has anyone found a good option?


Another Day To Be My Kid's Dad [emoji379]

[Chupaca]

I'm sure they are working on them but will need more market studies. New model and all they need to see the demand and cost..Hang in there I'm sure you will some soon.

[Lamonster]

I'll be using the backrest from Corbin

[capt.jim]

The Smoothspyder Dual-Mode will be available soon.

[GunDoctor]

Thanks guys, not aware Corbin had one or who smoothspyder Dual-Mode is. Have to look into this.

[GunDoctor]

Okay, Corbin will only be offering a complete seat. With backrest, no plans for just the backrest.


Another Day To Be My Kid's Dad [emoji379]

[RPM]

I have both the driver and passenger backrests "on order" (as well as all my other accessories). Who knows when any of them will come... Hopefully something will come out earlier from the aftermarket people!

[den1953]

I'm thinking Utopia will probably soon have their own version available. I have one on my Victory Cross Country and love it. They even match the grain and color of the upholstry exactly.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I'm thinking Utopia will probably soon have their own version available. I have one on my Victory Cross Country and love it. They even match the grain and color of the upholstry exactly.

I've put many Utopia backrests on many Mtc's including Spyders............what I have found is the upper part of all of them is pretty much the same .......and they all bolt to a BRACKET that is designed for the seat PAN of whatever MTC you want it for ( the more popular ones anyway )............I did the bottom Bracket for my 2014 which matches the OEM from BRP.....this was actually one of the easiest I've done ..........If you have an Upper or get one ....a Bottom bracket can be made for any F-3 seat pan.....Mike

[GunDoctor]

Like how smoothspyder uses the passenger hand bar to set their backrest. Either driver or passenger. They just don't have anything for the F3

[RPM]

I'm thinking Utopia will probably soon have their own version available. I have one on my Victory Cross Country and love it. They even match the grain and color of the upholstry exactly.

How funny, I forgot about Utopia. In fact, I was the very first Victory Cross Roads that was the basis for your bike. I mailed him my seat years back and he used my bike to make the brace. I think I got it for free if I recall... I'm still on the Website! http://www.utpr.com/crosscountryroad.html It was a great backrest!

[GunDoctor]

Received a nice response back from Smoothspyder. Will have a backrest soon. I'm already sold.


Another Day To Be My Kid's Dad [emoji379]

[Ronbo]

The Smoothspyder Dual-Mode will be available soon.

Sign me up, I want one

Ron

[Retired 2012]

checked out smoothspyder.com very nice backrest design, looks like a quality product, use as a passenger or rider backrest.
Hope Jim makes it work for the F3.

[ARtraveler]

Others above mentioned Utopia. I have had them on two of my 's. The 2014 fit right through without having to cut the seat. Don't know how it will work for F3, but am guessing they will have one.

The one for the 2014 cost about $250 and is adjustable. That is also an improvement over the BRP version.

[SpyderRx]

Like how smoothspyder uses the passenger hand bar to set their backrest. Either driver or passenger. They just don't have anything for the F3

Did you see the price on the smooth soyder? I know it can be used for either driver or passenger and that it is a quality product but it is more expensive than the BRP backrest and the original post was a complaint about price. Not trying to disagree, just trying to define the logic used.

[Mike,P]

The Smoothspyder Dual-Mode will be available soon.

How much $

[GunDoctor]

No, I have not seen any pricing?


Another Day To Be My Kid's Dad [emoji379]

[Retired 2012]

the site shows prices of $485 plus $20 shipping for the model that he sells now.
I would think the new one would be similarly priced.


corrected: $465 plus $20 shipping = $485 total

[GunDoctor]

Thanks for the info. My last back rest was 85.00 from Harley Davidson on my then Electraglide. Just snapped in-between the two seats, fully adjustable.


Another Day To Be My Kid's Dad [emoji379]

[capt.jim]

the site shows prices of $485 plus $20 shipping for the model that he sells now.
I would think the new one would be similarly priced.

The GS/RS/ST backrest is $465 + $20 shipping.

[threefingers2]

I went on Corbin's website to look for side bags and a backrest for my 2015 F3, Holy cow to rich for this blue collar worker.

[LateLifeCrisis]

I went on Corbin's website to look for side bags and a backrest for my 2015 F3, Holy cow to rich for this blue collar worker.

Go to "Ultimate Seats" and check on their driver backrest for the F3 - $279.00. Best price I found and was highly recommended on this site.



Starting at: $279.00
Spyder F3 Stock Seat Driver Backrest with Mounting Bracket
Fits with standard and optional stock seats. The driver backrest quickly and easily slides in and..

[bscrive]

I bought an used Utopia backrest for $40 off eBay and fashioned my own style of bracket for my wife's F3. There is a slot under the seat right where the backrest needs to go. I made a metal bracket to fit in there to slide the backrest into. She can easily remove it as well by lifting up on the backrest. The backrest comes off and the bracket stays.