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Drivers backrest
How many different driver backrest are out there for my 2014 RT-S. The two I read about a lot are the Utopia and BRP. I have also read that some are a real pain to install. Utopia seems to come up the most. Sounds like installation,cost,and ability to adjust as well as quality has many people recommending the Utopoa.
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Originally Posted by lmadsen
How many different driver backrest are out there for my 2014 RT-S. The two I read about a lot are the Utopia and BRP. I have also read that some are a real pain to install. Utopia seems to come up the most. Sounds like installation,cost,and ability to adjust as well as quality has many people recommending the Utopoa.
I have the Show Chrome backrest. Easy to install following the YouTube video, and a fraction of the cost of BRP.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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BACKREST
No contest here IMHO. Utopia backrest is the best - EZ install, very adjustable, half the cost of BRP and color matched to the seat, unlike BRP. Family owned and very good people! Ask for Linda.
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I have the utopia very easy install. I like it. on 2014 you don't have to take off the seat.
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back rest
Originally Posted by lmadsen
How many different driver backrest are out there for my 2014 RT-S. The two I read about a lot are the Utopia and BRP. I have also read that some are a real pain to install. Utopia seems to come up the most. Sounds like installation,cost,and ability to adjust as well as quality has many people recommending the Utopoa.
I have an Ultimate back rest. Easy to install, even for a girl. Lamonster sells them.
Pat "EAGLE27"
2016 F3 Limited
Ultimate drivers backrest, baja ron sway bar, LED headlights, Wolo horn, highway pegs from Pitfall, trailer hitch and 590 GPS
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Seat
Originally Posted by bill51
I have the utopia very easy install. I like it. on 2014 you don't have to take off the seat.
You are actually the first person to state that removing the seat to install the Utopia is not necessary. Is there a video showing the installation.
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I have the Utopia back rest, and it's great.
No need to remove the seat to install, and it's very, very easy.
-Fratz
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Originally Posted by fratzba
I have the Utopia back rest, and it's great.
No need to remove the seat to install, and it's very, very easy.
-Fratz
What he said!!!
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I had 2 Utopia backrests on 2 different bikes prior to getting a Spyder. They were excellent. I have an Ultimate seat on the Spyder and their backrest is virtually identical to the Utopia in design and I love it too. I would get a Utopia if that was my other option. Good to deal with too or at least when I last dealt with them.
Gary
States visited by Bike
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Originally Posted by lmadsen
You are actually the first person to state that removing the seat to install the Utopia is not necessary. Is there a video showing the installation.
the 2012 had to remove the seat. 2014 I took off the plug on the seat and followed the direction about a 20min job.
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Originally Posted by bill51
the 2012 had to remove the seat. 2014 I took off the plug on the seat and followed the direction about a 20min job.
That's about my experience with adding the backrest to my 2014... and I'm a complete ham-fisted Klutz!
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if youre worried about theft on the utopia, just pull it out and
throw it in one of the many trunks. i dont lock mine down.
2015 rts-white pearl- mods- '16 F3 fat 6 chrome wheels,
and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
[joyce & irvin toms]
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Plug
Originally Posted by bill51
the 2012 had to remove the seat. 2014 I took off the plug on the seat and followed the direction about a 20min job.
I have looked at the plug in my seat and can not determine for sure if I have to cut it out or if it simply pops out. If it needs to be cut out it seems to me that removing the back rest, for what ever reasons, leaves a huge hole in your seat.
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I went down, and got mine: here are some pictures of it.
The tabs have raised lips on them. You need to push down on the tab a bit, and pull up on the seat...
Seat Plug 001.jpgSeat Plug 002.jpg
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I agree
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
It just pops out...
Take the tiniest screwdriver (or even a knife blade!), and just sort of "feel around" near the corners...
You'll find the edges of the tabs that hold it in place, and then it's just a matter of a bit of pinching and pulling, and moving things around.
If you use a knife: DON'T cut anything with it!
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Plug
Originally Posted by bill51
I agree
Thanks to all of you for the information that you have provided me. Because of the information I have decided to order my Utopia backrest. Thank you again.
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Seat for RS
Does anyone make a backrest for an RS without having to change the seat?
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