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  1. 12-10-2013, 03:17 PM #1
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    Default Spyder RT Limited driver back rest

    I am new to the RT, what in everyone's opinion is the best after market back rest for an RT with a comfort seat?
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  2. 12-10-2013, 03:24 PM #2
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    Default Back rest

    I am new as well and I was looking at the Utopia back rest.
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  3. 12-10-2013, 03:42 PM #3
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    That's probably your best choice; Utopia!
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    Default Backrest

    I have a utopia backrest and the seat to my 2013 rts. Crashed bike and kept seat. Its for sale of anybody wants it. Gonna get 2014 rts.
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    Utopia is the way to go. I have one of those installed on my original RT-S seat. I liked it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigLegMac View Post
    I have a utopia backrest and the seat to my 2013 rts. Crashed bike and kept seat. Its for sale of anybody wants it. Gonna get 2014 rts.


    Posting pics and price may help the sale! Good luck!
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    Default Utopia

    Quote Originally Posted by whiteyron View Post
    I am new to the RT, what in everyone's opinion is the best after market back rest for an RT with a comfort seat?
    Just recently got the Utopia...it's great!
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  8. 12-10-2013, 07:10 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigLegMac View Post
    I have a utopia backrest and the seat to my 2013 rts. Crashed bike and kept seat. Its for sale of anybody wants it. Gonna get 2014 rts.
    I sent you a PM.
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  9. 12-10-2013, 07:18 PM #9
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    The Utopia is a very nice addition. The material is very close to original, hard to tell the difference. Very easy to install, once you get over the fact you have to cut your seat. I think it looks much better then the Big Bike Parts one. It is a quality product.
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    Default Utopia

    The Utopia Backrest is a great product from a great company. I installed one on my 2012 RT-S back in June and have rode 8000 miles with no complaints. I just bought one for my dad yesterday for Christmas. I am sure that he will like it. I rode from Virginia to Sturgis, South Dakota in August for bike week (4500 miles for total trip) and I rode 450 to 600 miles a day in comfort with this backrest. Buy it, you won't be disappointed. Call them and talk to Linda, she will take good care of you.
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    Default Utopia

    Utopia, Great product with great service!
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    Whiteyron...
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  13. 12-11-2013, 08:57 AM #13
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    Go with the Utopia and you will be happy. or buy a 2014 RT (Series) and order the BRP one.

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    Thumbs up Teddy gives his vote for the Utopia as well. Saves my back & him from get'n squished





    And you still have enough room for a 'Human' passenger...... if needed



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    Thumbs up Almost forgot ...........................

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    Utopia here too! Installed it about 3 weeks ago and loving it.

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    Has anyone ever had any problems after they cut their seat to install a backrest? I can cut holes in pretty much any body panel without blinking, but when it comes to cutting a hole in the seat material I get a little nervous. Worried about it tearing as time goes on. Is this a real concern?


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    No problems so far. They give you a stick on "disk" thing to strengthen the area around the slit you cut and keep the slit from running.

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    Like so many others here, I love my Utopia. I also was concerned about the seat tearing, especially with the quick out option I purchased. The regular backrest has an adhesive backed reinforcement but the quick out version does not. I applied a piece of "Tear-Aid" tape to the seat before I made the cut as insurance.
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    Default Utopia Seat

    Do you still have seat & backrest for sale?


    Quote Originally Posted by BigLegMac View Post
    I have a utopia backrest and the seat to my 2013 rts. Crashed bike and kept seat. Its for sale of anybody wants it. Gonna get 2014 rts.
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