So you put a backrest on bike and seat wont stay up for refueling.....

[Brian Kay]

Just wanted to post an update to my choice on a replacement strut. I ordered the below strut. I have the Utopia backrest and went with a 35lb strut. Its also a tad longer but no issues in closing it. What i do like about the 35lbs is that once I unlock the seat and pull up on the seat to open it will open slowly by itself and stay up with the backrest.

http://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/lift-supports-depot-se180p35-gas-charged-lift-support-strut61055w/

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I went ahead and ordered this one to help with my Ultimate Seat Tallboy. My OEM strut won't stay "on" the ball now (have no idea what happened or why it's doing that). Figured that the new strut would be better anyway for the extra weight of the seat and longevity. I'll let everyone know how it works!!!

 

[Brian Kay]

I went ahead and ordered this one to help with my Ultimate Seat Tallboy. My OEM strut won't stay "on" the ball now (have no idea what happened or why it's doing that). Figured that the new strut would be better anyway for the extra weight of the seat and longevity. I'll let everyone know how it works!!!

Received the replacement from Lift Supports Depot - SE180P35, an exact fit, installed in seconds and is very sturdy. Although it didn't "pop" the seat up immediately upon turning the key, a little movement by my hand was needed to get the seat to lift (most likely an adjustment needed on the release mechanism). BUT when it did, it was slow, smooth, and extended all the way up with NO TROUBLES. And, it stayed on the ball joint unlike the OEM that decided it had enough. Hope it doesn't "eject" me while riding one day :yikes::clap::yes::roflblack:

Definitely worth the $25.54 after shipping and handling ($14.90 + $9.64 from CA) they charged me. So far worth every penny.

 

[irvin48]

thanks for all this info--irv