Another driver backrest option

[Bob Denman]

Oh! I was talking to Akspyderman...
Sorry for the confusion. pps:

 

[finless]

I just wanted to mention that I have the comfort seat (2" additional leg room for the driver). It would probably be a tight fit for a passenger with the driver backrest in place, but it is easily removable. My wife doesn't ride, but I will be trying to change that over the next 4-5 months. I kind of like leaning back on her rather than a back rest anyway.

OK that's interesting and of a concern.
I also have the comfort seat.
If you notice on Utopia's web site they sell a different bracket for use with the comfort seat and specifically say you cannot interchange them. If you have the comfort seat you must use the correct bracket for your seat.

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

I too was looking at the show chrome because of it's price. I specifically asked Show Chrome (through Value Accessory) if it can be used with the comfort seat. They said no.

So, since you mounted it to a comfort seat I hope you do not have any issues......

Bob

 

[blacklightning]

OK that's interesting and of a concern.
I also have the comfort seat.
If you notice on Utopia's web site they sell a different bracket for use with the comfort seat and specifically say you cannot interchange them. If you have the comfort seat you must use the correct bracket for your seat.

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

I too was looking at the show chrome because of it's price. I specifically asked Show Chrome (through Value Accessory) if it can be used with the comfort seat. They said no.

So, since you mounted it to a comfort seat I hope you do not have any issues......

Bob

Thanks for bringing that to my attention. When I saw your post, I got a little concerned. I just went down stairs and checked, and everything is right where it seems like it should be. It matches the illustration, and there are no clearance issues. It is also rock solid in the forward and backward positions. No movement. I still would like it stated, that there will be very little room for the passenger (well, for one like me at 6'-2", 260 lbs.), but there should be plenty for my wife or daughter if they decide to go for a ride.

 

[arecibo50]

Comfort seat?

Thanks for bringing that to my attention. When I saw your post, I got a little concerned. I just went down stairs and checked, and everything is right where it seems like it should be. It matches the illustration, and there are no clearance issues. It is also rock solid in the forward and backward positions. No movement. I still would like it stated, that there will be very little room for the passenger (well, for one like me at 6'-2", 260 lbs.), but there should be plenty for my wife or daughter if they decide to go for a ride.

For now I am NOT interested in a back rest but that may change in the near future. I am a newbie & owner of a 2015 RT LTD, & I find myself sitting back where the back rest would mount. I heart that there is a "COMFORT SEAT" that allows you to sit 2" further back. I also here that it comes with heat as an option? My concern is how much room will there be for the passenger. Fortunately GF is not a big woman but I want to make sure that she remains comfortable. If there is room I'll consider a backrest but certainly not for the $487 which I agree is way too much.
:spyder2:

 

[Bob231]

Locking pin

Here is a picture. Weather should be nice thursday through saturday, so I am sure I will get a chance to test it out friday or saturday. There is also a nice pouch for storage that attaches to the rear of the backrest. It is secured with 3 nice snaps. Forgive the junky shop, waiting on spring for a good cleaning.View attachment 100267
I just wanted to mention that I have the comfort seat (2" additional leg room for the driver). It would probably be a tight fit for a passenger with the driver backrest in place, but it is easily removable. My wife doesn't ride, but I will be trying to change that over the next 4-5 months. I kind of like leaning back on her rather than a back rest anyway.

I have the same Smart Mount Backrest on my 2013 RT-S and facilitated its removal for when my wife rides by using a receiver hitch coupler locking pin, I got mine at a big box store. The pin has a 3/16" diameter, its length is adjustable. I cut off the excess and it works quite nicely, sure beats having to grab tools every time I needed to remove the backrest. I also fabricated a cover for the exposed bracket from high density foam and some fabric.

Ride Safe

 

[Questions]

I have the same Smart Mount Backrest on my 2013 RT-S and facilitated its removal for when my wife rides by using a receiver hitch coupler locking pin, I got mine at a big box store. The pin has a 3/16" diameter, its length is adjustable. I cut off the excess and it works quite nicely, sure beats having to grab tools every time I needed to remove the backrest. I also fabricated a cover for the exposed bracket from high density foam and some fabric.

Ride Safe

I bought a smart mount for my 2014 RT Limited last June and it wouldn't fit. I called the company that made the seat and they told me they hadn't made one for the 2014. So I had to send it back. Do they make one now for the 2014.

 

[Questions]

As many of you know, BRP thinks a lot of their products (too much considering the price). I have been wanting a backrest every since I purchased my spyder. I sat on one in the showroom with the BRP backrest, and it was great. But at $449, I couldn't see it. I have heard a lot about the Utopia backrest, and it looks like a quality product also. Most of those seem to run around $280 (not bad). Well while on ebay, I came across the Smart Mount Backrest by Show Chrome Accessories. They run around $180 (that's even better). Well, I wanted to give it a try, but didn't have any reviews. About a week ago, I came across one for $100:yikes:. At that price, I had to try. It arrived yesterday, and I mounted it. It mounts very much like the utopia. As with the utopia, I was a little worried about cutting the seat, but after mounting the backrest, I am very happy. I haven't had a chance to give it a road test, but I should be able to do so in a couple of days when the temps hit 60. I will report back.

What year is your RT.. I bought a smart mount last year for my 2014 RT Limited and it wouldn't fit so I called the company that made the seat and they said they didn't make one for the 14' so I sent it back to where I purchased it. Do they now make one for the '14.

 

[blacklightning]

What year is your RT.. I bought a smart mount last year for my 2014 RT Limited and it wouldn't fit so I called the company that made the seat and they said they didn't make one for the 14' so I sent it back to where I purchased it. Do they now make one for the '14.

My Rt is a 2014, but the seat is a comfort seat. I have looked at both seats very closely, and see no reason that the back rest would not fit on any RT seat.