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BRP Driver backrest install
- Thread starter al0vely
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I'll try to add a picture when I get home but....
No, you do not need to remove the driver seat. On my 2016 RT, the bracket holes are molded into the bottom of the seat and all I needed to do was align the bracket and insert the screws. Then remove the insert on the top of the seat where the backrest slides in.
Be sure you have the right backrest for your seat. I hear there is a stock version and a comfort seat version.
No, you do not need to remove the driver seat. On my 2016 RT, the bracket holes are molded into the bottom of the seat and all I needed to do was align the bracket and insert the screws. Then remove the insert on the top of the seat where the backrest slides in.
Be sure you have the right backrest for your seat. I hear there is a stock version and a comfort seat version.
monkeyboymorton
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I'm pretty sure I had to remove drivers seat on my F3 to put the plastic holder in place that the metal bracket slides into. I can't really see from your pictures if it's fitted corectly or not.
You report of not being able to feel it sounds strange, if I wind the adjustment screw forward I feel it push me in the back. I have it about half way and I'm 5' 10".
Does it fold forward and spring back correctly for passenger access?
Also, which handlebars do you have installed?
You report of not being able to feel it sounds strange, if I wind the adjustment screw forward I feel it push me in the back. I have it about half way and I'm 5' 10".
Does it fold forward and spring back correctly for passenger access?
Also, which handlebars do you have installed?
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al0vely
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I have the original standard handle bars (not for short or tall riders).
When I installed the bracket I just fit it in the existing hole and replaced the drivers seat ... I didn't see anything else to do.
When I put the backrest on the bike the long screw is resting on top of the bracket which doesn't seem right .
monkeyboymorton
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Does the metal bracket push in to the plastic part you added? It should go in to a slot quite a way and it's a pretty tight fit. If not, I wonder if the plastic bracket in picture 1 is not installed correctly.
Also, the anti theft screw should be pointing to the back of the bike as it's the passenger seat that secures it.
Unfortunately gone dark now so I can't take a picture of mine and it will be Friday before I can get to it. And my instruction sheet is buried in the shed!!
Also, the anti theft screw should be pointing to the back of the bike as it's the passenger seat that secures it.
Unfortunately gone dark now so I can't take a picture of mine and it will be Friday before I can get to it. And my instruction sheet is buried in the shed!!
SpyderNeil
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al0vely
Member
Getting closer ... one more question
OK ... I changed the way the bracket is installed and removed the safety screw ... that helps a lot but I feel like I am missing a part.
I purchased the backrest used and all I received was the backrest with the safety screw attached and the bracket with a bolt attached to it
See my picture of my bracket ... should the screw on the bottom attach to something to keep the bracket from moving too much?
OK ... I changed the way the bracket is installed and removed the safety screw ... that helps a lot but I feel like I am missing a part.
I purchased the backrest used and all I received was the backrest with the safety screw attached and the bracket with a bolt attached to it
See my picture of my bracket ... should the screw on the bottom attach to something to keep the bracket from moving too much?
al0vely
Member
Thanks ... I will try that.
I have the instructions from BRP and never got that from the picture until I read your comment.
SpyderNeil
New member
There is a hole in the frame behind the driver's seat. The Speed-nut slides over the metal of the bike, see the bottom of instruction page 3.
I installed mine and was sure that something was wrong until I got it installed and adjusted.
Neil
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