is back rest from brp worth money

[Jimmy Neutron]

Just wondering is the back rest from brp worth doing and do you have top buy the luggage rack to install the back rest?

 

[docdoru]

Yes (IMHO) and yes.

 

[BajaRon]

The people that have them seem to think so. It's one of those personal preference kind of things. I think there are some accessories that won't work if you have the BRP back rest so you might check that before you buy.

 

[bnlrobinson]

Just wondering is the back rest from brp worth doing and do you have top buy the luggage rack to install the back rest?

You have to have the sports rack in order for the back rest to clamp onto or into it. My boy seems to think it's great. However, I wonder now if I wouldn't have been better off to have bought the corbin seats and corbin backrests

 

[Greg H.]

Yes! It looks great, and it functions very well. In my opinion it's the best looking one available. The fact that it telescopes front to back makes it even better. My Wife loves it! When she isn't riding with me, I remove it, and put the sport plate in place.

 

[Don in E Texas]

My first post on this forum!! I've been reading it a while and I fail to see yelling, cursing, nasty comments, etc. GREAT!!! Love it when we can get together and share information.

I currently do not have a motorcycle.. wife and I have had many over the years - last was a Goldwing; wife had a Honda 350.

At my age (73) the Spyder looks like it will work for both of us just fine. Tomorrow (the 18th) we are scheduled at our local dealer to test ride a 2008 Yellow machine - that has a backrest already installed. Saturday my brother is scheduled for a test ride (he is near Houston, TX).

Now my comment about a backrest. My wife will not ride as a passenger w/o one!! Period! Her security 'blanket' and does not feel safe w/o one.

Maybe we'll see ya'll on the road!

don

 

[Jimmy Neutron]

Yeah If you or anyone are ever in Pennsylvania Look me up real easy to find right off major route

 

[zzneonzz]

I would say yes if your keeping the stock seat however if you plan on changing the seat I found its cheaper to get the backrest that goes along with that seat. For instance the BRP Sport Rack and backrest will be about 600$ but if your changing out your seat and get a corbit or Russel you can get the backrest for 250$ meaning you can get driver and passanger for cheaper than just the passanger backrest from BRP.

 

[bnlrobinson]

My first post on this forum!! I've been reading it a while and I fail to see yelling, cursing, nasty comments, etc. GREAT!!! Love it when we can get together and share information.

I currently do not have a motorcycle.. wife and I have had many over the years - last was a Goldwing; wife had a Honda 350.

At my age (73) the Spyder looks like it will work for both of us just fine. Tomorrow (the 18th) we are scheduled at our local dealer to test ride a 2008 Yellow machine - that has a backrest already installed. Saturday my brother is scheduled for a test ride (he is near Houston, TX).

Now my comment about a backrest. My wife will not ride as a passenger w/o one!! Period! Her security 'blanket' and does not feel safe w/o one.

Maybe we'll see ya'll on the road!

don

:yes::yes:welcome

 

[Greg H.]

I would say yes if your keeping the stock seat however if you plan on changing the seat I found its cheaper to get the backrest that goes along with that seat. For instance the BRP Sport Rack and backrest will be about 600$ but if your changing out your seat and get a corbit or Russel you can get the backrest for 250$ meaning you can get driver and passanger for cheaper than just the passanger backrest from BRP.

Good point, Tim! :thumbup:

Also; for those that are changing to a Corbin seat, and like the looks/function of the BRP Backrest System, it will work with the Corbin. There are a few photos around here showing that set-up. Of course, as Tim says; that makes for a rather costly seat/backrest combo.

My first post on this forum!! I've been reading it a while and I fail to see yelling, cursing, nasty comments, etc. GREAT!!! Love it when we can get together and share information.

I currently do not have a motorcycle.. wife and I have had many over the years - last was a Goldwing; wife had a Honda 350.

At my age (73) the Spyder looks like it will work for both of us just fine. Tomorrow (the 18th) we are scheduled at our local dealer to test ride a 2008 Yellow machine - that has a backrest already installed. Saturday my brother is scheduled for a test ride (he is near Houston, TX).

Now my comment about a backrest. My wife will not ride as a passenger w/o one!! Period! Her security 'blanket' and does not feel safe w/o one.

Maybe we'll see ya'll on the road!

don

Welcome, Don! welcome :thumbup:

 

[bjt]

I would say yes if your keeping the stock seat however if you plan on changing the seat I found its cheaper to get the backrest that goes along with that seat. For instance the BRP Sport Rack and backrest will be about 600$ but if your changing out your seat and get a corbit or Russel you can get the backrest for 250$ meaning you can get driver and passanger for cheaper than just the passanger backrest from BRP.

Good point, Tim! :thumbup:

Also; for those that are changing to a Corbin seat, and like the looks/function of the BRP Backrest System, it will work with the Corbin. There are a few photos around here showing that set-up. Of course, as Tim says; that makes for a rather costly seat/backrest combo.

I need to add that the Russell seat does not offer a passenger backrest, only a driver backrest. If you need a passenger backrest with a Russell seat, you still need the BRP or Kewlmetal backrest.

 

[tatt2r]

You have to have the sports rack in order for the back rest to clamp onto or into it. My boy seems to think it's great. However, I wonder now if I wouldn't have been better off to have bought the corbin seats and corbin backrests

i have cobin seat and brp backrest ...i like the combination im not a big fan of the look of corbins backrest

 

[Jimmy Neutron]

well that settles it i am going to order one next week Thanks to all hope to see some of you some time:yikes:

 

[Greg H.]

'not a big fan of the look of corbins backrest

+1 :thumbup:

 

[tatt2r]

+1 :thumbup:

i like you greg you always agree with me .....

 

[Degaman]

Got my sportrack and backrest yesterday. Unfortunately, the sportrack was wrong color and the backrest had one of the pin slots broken off. I hope that was just a fluke and it doesn't break while transporting the wife down the highway.

Guess I'll have to wait awhile before giving my 2 cents worth on the backrest's performance... did get a rather good deal on the combination though.

 

[Roaddog2]

i like you greg you always agree with me .....

:agree:I don't do any mod unless it looks clean though expensive it is well enginered and solid it's like it just belongs there shop around some dealers discount better than others bye phone:2thumbs:

 

[Roaddog2]

My first post on this forum!! I've been reading it a while and I fail to see yelling, cursing, nasty comments, etc. GREAT!!! Love it when we can get together and share information.

I currently do not have a motorcycle.. wife and I have had many over the years - last was a Goldwing; wife had a Honda 350.

At my age (73) the Spyder looks like it will work for both of us just fine. Tomorrow (the 18th) we are scheduled at our local dealer to test ride a 2008 Yellow machine - that has a backrest already installed. Saturday my brother is scheduled for a test ride (he is near Houston, TX).

Now my comment about a backrest. My wife will not ride as a passenger w/o one!! Period! Her security 'blanket' and does not feel safe w/o one.

Maybe we'll see ya'll on the road!

don

We better see you on the Road or else welcome

 

[tatt2r]

:agree:I don't do any mod unless it looks clean though expensive it is well enginered and solid it's like it just belongs there shop around some dealers discount better than others bye phone:2thumbs:

i like you too dog you agree with me all the time also

 

[ataDude]

My first post on this forum!! ... I've been reading it a while and I fail to see yelling, cursing, nasty comments, etc. GREAT!!! Love it when we can get together and share information.

welcome Allen, Texas here. :2thumbs: