Sport Rack Warrenty Issue

[Jeffsm69]

Since I don't have my bike at the moment to go check I'll ask, can one get to that c-clip without removing the sport rack?

Yes, it's actually part of the lid, same as the backrest attachment, other members have replaced this pin with a bolt and nut.

[Degaman]

The lid for my sport rack was delivered with the peg hole broken. I just set it aside and leave the backrest on all of the time.

[M2Wild]

Cheap azz pot metal. Hate it when these people cut corners and still sell them for top dollars.

[rnet]

So mine just backrest broke yesterday in the same manor, missing clip and ear broke off. I would say flaw in both the clips and the thin pot metal holding that pin. (1/8" of pot metal around the pin) Took mine back to the dealer today and he was going to give me a new one he had there, but there was no change to this one. I asked he order me a new one hoping BRP had a fix by now. So I will see.

[SpyderWolf]

So mine just backrest broke yesterday in the same manor, missing clip and ear broke off. I would say flaw in both the clips and the thin pot metal holding that pin. (1/8" of pot metal around the pin) Took mine back to the dealer today and he was going to give me a new one he had there, but there was no change to this one. I asked he order me a new one hoping BRP had a fix by now. So I will see.

Let us know what you find out. Both of our Spyders have the back rests and I would like to know the resolution for just in case. At least it sounds like your dealer is willing to take care of you, which is a very good thing.

[rnet]

Got my new backrest on sat. and they are still made the same way. It was warrantied.

[SpyderWolf]

Got my new backrest on sat. and they are still made the same way. It was warrantied.

Glad to hear the warranty took care of it. That gives me a little piece of mind now. Thanks for the update.

[2333]

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but you all seem to have experience with backrests, so I beg your indulgence. I am looking for a backrest for 2333, and am considering the one from Mels. Have any of you seen or tried this backrest? I kind of like the fact that the original tail piece stays in place when the backrest is removed, but I just don't know.......

[dltang]

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but you all seem to have experience with backrests, so I beg your indulgence. I am looking for a backrest for 2333, and am considering the one from Mels. Have any of you seen or tried this backrest? I kind of like the fact that the original tail piece stays in place when the backrest is removed, but I just don't know.......

Rando got his backrest there, here is the thread http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...light=backrest

[rnet]

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but you all seem to have experience with backrests, so I beg your indulgence. I am looking for a backrest for 2333, and am considering the one from Mels. Have any of you seen or tried this backrest? I kind of like the fact that the original tail piece stays in place when the backrest is removed, but I just don't know.......

I saw some of Mel's stuff at Americade last year and it wasn't up to my standards, however I set the bar pretty high. Now as far as the BRP backrest, there is a weak link in that, but it is easy to take care of if you know about the problem. It is adjustable and when remove there is a piece that goes where you removed the backrest. It's part of the sport rack that you have to purchase to install the backrest, so it is also expensive, but I have heard no complaints about comfort. I can't comment on Mel's backrest, cause I haven't tried it.