Can Am backrest on 2014-RT Touring -- Can it be adjusted for driver comfort?

[UNCLEDAVE]

Is it possible to adjust or reposition the factory backrest on the 2014 RT Limited? i.e. Tilt it back a bit so driver doesn't have to maintain a rigid straight-up position?

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Is it possible to adjust or reposition the factory backrest on the 2014 RT Limited? i.e. Tilt it back a bit so driver doesn't have to maintain a rigid straight-up position?

I put a half inch spacer on the back end of the seat between the seat and the bracket and that helped somewhat. feel free to call me and i can explain 501 580-5595

Cruzr Joe

 

[UNCLEDAVE]

I put a half inch spacer on the back end of the seat between the seat and the bracket and that helped somewhat. feel free to call me and i can explain 501 580-5595

Cruzr Joe

Good suggestion -- I'll try that! Thanks.

Un. Dave

 

[UNCLEDAVE]

Couple of questions....

I put a half inch spacer on the back end of the seat between the seat and the bracket and that helped somewhat. feel free to call me and i can explain 501 580-5595

Cruzr Joe

Cruzr Joe, I didn't want to bother you yesterday evening with below. Exactly where did you install the spacer?

Under the seat?

or

Did you remove the zippered backrest cover & make changes in that area?
Thanks a bunch!

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Cruzr Joe, I didn't want to bother you yesterday evening with below. Exactly where did you install the spacer?

Under the seat?

or

Did you remove the zippered backrest cover & make changes in that area?
Thanks a bunch!

i put the spacers between the bracket under the seat and the bottom of the seat which made the bracket tilt backwards a little bit.

Cruzr Joe

 

[UNCLEDAVE]

Crafty idea!

i put the spacers between the bracket under the seat and the bottom of the seat which made the bracket tilt backwards a little bit.

Cruzr Joe

After carefully examining the underside of my seat assembly early this morning, I thought that might have been your solution/fix. So, the end result is that the (underside) supporting plate is angled which in turn skews the backrest toward the rear.

I will try that & thanks again for the great idea. There appears to be enough clearance under the seat assembly to accommodate the spacers!

Un. Dave

 

[Cruzr Joe]

After carefully examining the underside of my seat assembly early this morning, I thought that might have been your solution/fix. So, the end result is that the (underside) supporting plate is angled which in turn skews the backrest toward the rear.

I will try that & thanks again for the great idea. There appears to be enough clearance under the seat assembly to accommodate the spacers!

Un. Dave

good luck

cruzr joe