Backrest for the 2014 RT

[R30SHIRE]

Has anyone purchased the BRP backrest with there RT? I'm thinking about adding that to my
new purchase. It's a little pricy but sure adds class.

Thanks,
Ron

[pjweimer]

Ordered one for our 2014 RT Limited custom seat. Dealer tells us that they think they may it by mid March. He has backrests for the standard seat in stock. We had a Utopia back rest on our 2012 RT limited and I loved it, but I had to pull it when we rode two up.

[R30SHIRE]

Ordered one for our 2014 RT Limited custom seat. Dealer tells us that they think they may it by mid March. He has backrests for the standard seat in stock. We had a Utopia back rest on our 2012 RT limited and I loved it, but I had to pull it when we rode two up.

Ask Powersports is where my 2014 is coming from. I've had Utopia in the past and agree it's very nice, however I think the color match with the BRP would be better suited.
Just didn't want to be disappointed.

[Bob Denman]

Since they're non-adjustable; it makes good sense to actually sit on (and preferably RIDE!), a bike with one in place; before grabbing your wallet.
I tried one, and it was VERY comfortable... for me!

[acinpcola]

I got mine from the dealer I purchased from, central Florida power sports. At first it did not seem comfortable, however, a slight adjustment of my feet and legs and BAM it felt real good. Have been ryding with it in place since I got the spyder. I do think that I will be removing it for short rydes around town, but it will definitely be on for trips longer than 1 hour.

[bluestratos]

Mine is great and fits me like a glove. It really looks great too.

[Bob Denman]

How tall are you guys; and what's your inseams?
Let's see if we can build a general concensus, of who it seems to fit best!
I'm 5'10", with a 31" inseam

[lookerjdc]

When I test drove the 2014 RTs (before purchasing one), I test drove one without the back rest, and then I test drove one with the back rest

I really like the backrest

but..... I purchased an Ultimate Tall Boy for my new 2014 RTS so........ now I am searching for something to replace the Ultimate backrest as I don't like it as much as the BRP one...

[acinpcola]

How tall are you guys; and what's your inseams?
Let's see if we can build a general concensus, of who it seems to fit best!
I'm 5'10", with a 31" inseam

I'm 6' with a 30' inseam

[SpyderAnn01]

I'm 6' with a 30' inseam

You are just like my husband, short legs and a long torso. I'm the opposite, long legs. I am going to order the comfort seat and backrest.

[Bob Denman]

Was she flirting with you, Al??
()

[lookerjdc]

6' 4" 34 inseam

[SAPD911]

I want one but cant see paying $450.00

[acinpcola]

Was she flirting with you, Al??
()

Bob I think it's the cognac

[Bob Denman]

I'll drink to that!!
Tomorrow's the big day...

[bluestratos]

I am 5-8 with 29" inseam, you don't want to know my belt size, lol

[stevedfive]

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I just inserted a 6mm flat washer in between the two front bolts of the locking mount and the flat seat mount and it actually tilted the seat back to give some relief to the pushing forward I felt.

[R30SHIRE]

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I just inserted a 6mm flat washer in between the two front bolts of the locking mount and the flat seat mount and it actually tilted the seat back to give some relief to the pushing forward I felt.

Great Idea.

[Jim&Teresa]

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I just inserted a 6mm flat washer in between the two front bolts of the locking mount and the flat seat mount and it actually tilted the seat back to give some relief to the pushing forward I felt.

Thinking about the geometry of the seat bracket, wouldn't you add the washers to the back of the bracket to tilt the back of the bracket down, thus make the backrest go back a little....just trying to understand.....thanks....

[stevedfive]

It lifts the front of the bracket up, which tilts the backrest back.

[Jim&Teresa]

It lifts the front of the bracket up, which tilts the backrest back.

OK...thanks...I just got my backrest and have not used it yet...just trying to understand....I'll check it out -- thanks for your idea for adjustment!!

[stevedfive]

Well, after a couple weeks, I tried it on a four hour and the backrest is not going to work for me. It still pushes me forward, so it's back to dealer for the backrest. It's a sad day for me and my bad back.

[Questions]

Trying to decide myself. $500.0 for a back rest that does not in any way adjust seems a bit much. Planning on riding some, and possibly a Ultimate purchase at Americade if I think I really need to make any change from Stock 2014 seat.

[stillriding]

Well, after a couple weeks, I tried it on a four hour and the backrest is not going to work for me. It still pushes me forward, so it's back to dealer for the backrest. It's a sad day for me and my bad back.

​I can sympathize with you Steve. It only took about a quarter-mile for me to be certain that BRP's backrest just wouldn't work. My new Ultimate seat with backrest just arrived yesterday.

[ulflyer]

Well, after a couple weeks, I tried it on a four hour and the backrest is not going to work for me. It still pushes me forward, so it's back to dealer for the backrest. It's a sad day for me and my bad back.

Steve, I have lower back issues and knew I had to have one that is adjustable; I like to lean back slightly. I chose the Utopia because I had one on my previous '11 Rt. Even with that, I still wear a back support belt, or sometimes wrap the belt around the backrest to give me that extra cushion in the lower lumbar. Looks hooky, but works. Utopia used my seat to engineer his first backrest for the '14 and inserted it just a hair behind the existing seat hole and I had him lower the backrest all the way down to where it touches the seat. Works good for me. If you want some pics, email me. Not pushing Utopia, only that I've used them before and know how they work or can be self adjusted to suit.