RT Stock seat backrest - Adjustable or not?

[fratzba]

I'm looking to get a backrest for my 2015 RT-S stock seat.

In my new Can Am mailer, I see that there are two different ones for the RT Stock seat.

Driver Backrest for Production Seat - Charcoal Grey
Part number: 219400481

vs.

Adjustable Driver Backrest for production seat
Part number: 219400679

It's not clear to me exactly what the difference is between the two, other than one says "Adjustable".

I'm leaning toward the Adjustable backrest -- Is there any reason to get the 219400481 seat?

Thanks!

-Fratz

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

IMHO the " Utopia " at about half the price of the OEM is actually more adjustable, more comfortable, and gives the passenger more room......Can be put on in about 15 minutes.................Mike

[JayBros]

As I read my new 2016 catalog on page 85 I don't believe you have any option, you must get the 219400481 backrest and then suffer the expense of getting the adjustable backrest support, PN 219400682 to replace the OEM nonadjustable support. How you get that replacement support into the backrest I have no idea.

[latony007]

IMHO the " Utopia " at about half the price of the OEM is actually more adjustable, more comfortable, and gives the passenger more room......Can be put on in about 15 minutes.................Mike

Im with Mike, get the Utopia or even the show chrome one.

http://www.utpr.com/spyderrt.html

http://www.amazon.com/Show-Chrome-Ac...er+rt+backrest

[yellow dog]

I'm with the other guys, my Utopia was easy to install and is very comfortable.

[Brentc]

I'm looking to get a backrest for my 2015 RT-S stock seat.

In my new Can Am mailer, I see that there are two different ones for the RT Stock seat.

Driver Backrest for Production Seat - Charcoal Grey
Part number: 219400481

vs.

Adjustable Driver Backrest for production seat
Part number: 219400679

It's not clear to me exactly what the difference is between the two, other than one says "Adjustable".

I'm leaning toward the Adjustable backrest -- Is there any reason to get the 219400481 seat?

Thanks!

-Fratz

Fratz the first part number you put down is the actual backrest that goes on the stock production seat for the driver. This backrest is not adjustable in any manner. It drops into the seat and locks in place with the included bracket that you install under the seat. Its a pretty easy install and the backrest is pretty comfortable. The adjustable piece you reference is a replacement part that you add to the backrest above and it allows the seat cushion angle to be adjusted forward and backward giving a lot more range for different individual preferences.

I have the backrest above and I just this winter added the adjustable feature. I liked the backrest prior to adding the adjust-ability so I am hoping that i REALLY like it now that I can adjust the ride for me.
There are less expensive backrests, as many have pointed out, but I like the Can Am one that I have and wouldn't hesitate recommending it to someone.

[Jim Parsell]

Fratz, I just installed the Utopia back rest this past Sunday. I had the original Spyder rest and I didn't care for it. The Utopia IMHO IS FAR BETTER THAN THE STOCK APPLICATION.... The adjustability is the reason for this.

[almosthere]

Does the Utopia or Show chrome backrests fit through the 2015 RT seats with the hole already there? Or do you still have to cut a new slot for them in a different place?

[fratzba]

Thanks everyone!

I'm going with the Utopia backrest. I just can't justify the over 2x price of the Can-Am one.

-Fratz

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Does the Utopia or Show chrome backrests fit through the 2015 RT seats with the hole already there? Or do you still have to cut a new slot for them in a different place?

I can't speak for the Show Chrome......But the Utopia attachment bracket that goes on the seat pan is made just like the OEM bracket...it bolts the same way......You do need to trim the seat plug, they give you a pattern.....Mike

[Michael82009]

I'm looking to get a backrest for my 2015 RT-S stock seat.

In my new Can Am mailer, I see that there are two different ones for the RT Stock seat.

Driver Backrest for Production Seat - Charcoal Grey
Part number: 219400481

vs.

Adjustable Driver Backrest for production seat
Part number: 219400679

It's not clear to me exactly what the difference is between the two, other than one says "Adjustable".

I'm leaning toward the Adjustable backrest -- Is there any reason to get the 219400481 seat?

Thanks!

-Fratz

i just put on a stock back rest (450). It folds down so passenger can get on and there is a little front to back adjustment. To do over I would get the Utopia. Anyone want to buy a stock back rest?

[Brentc]

i just put on a stock back rest (450). It folds down so passenger can get on and there is a little front to back adjustment. To do over I would get the Utopia. Anyone want to buy a stock back rest?

Just a thought, you might like the brp backrest a bit more with the addition of the adjustment feature. It's only another $79 investment....so far it has made mine more comfortable.

[fratzba]

FYI, I received my Utopia backrest today, and have it installed already.

I was a little concerned with installing it, as I'm not all that mechanically inclined, however it was really, really easy to install on my RT-S.

I didn't have to remove the seat or anything, and it went on in about 45 minutes. (most of the time was spent with cutting the plastic cover, as I'm a bit of a perfectionist, and just had to use my dremmel to clean it up and make it look nice.

The fit and finish is excellent, as is the communication from Bob @ Utopia. It shipped a couple of days early, and I watched it cross the country via UPS

I'm really, really happy with it. I spent a few minutes adjusting it to my style, and it's great.

And, with the money that I saved from the BRP seat, bought a FOBO TPMS, but that's another story...

Thanks everyone for your advice and info.

-Fratz