Passenger back rest

[Varminter]

Happy New Year all. My wife insists that she would prefer a top box to the fitted back rest. So, how the hell do I remove it? There are a couple of screws (galled) underneath but after removing them...nothing. It looks like the whole plate should shift forward but no movement there either. Any ideas?

 

[Freddy]

If you raise the seat you will see a red knob just to the right of centre near the seat hinge. Pull the knob to release the backrest. They came with a cover plate to fit over the void when the backrest was not in use.

 

[Varminter]

Whoa, you're the man. I had seen the knob but didn't know what it was for, assumed it was the auto destruct button:yikes:. Thanks heaps and have a Happy New Year.

 

[bmccaffrey]

Whoa, you're the man. I had seen the knob but didn't know what it was for, assumed it was the auto destruct button:yikes:. Thanks heaps and have a Happy New Year.

That's funny auto destruct

 

[Jabo23]

Do you want to sale the back rest

 

[Colin]

Hi Varminter, where abouts in NZ are you? you can attach a top box to your top plate if you still have it, I would be happy to help if I can

 

[Garden]

Backrest fits 2008-2012 GS/RS

Do you want to sale the back rest

I have a back rest to sell...Silver, but can be painted, if necessary. New they are $659, selling for $300 or best offer. I use an aftermarket backrest. I'm in Las Vegas.

 

[Varminter]

Sorry about the late reply (I have terminal leukemia, and spent a heap of time in the hospital) I manged to fit a top box on the plate that covers the cavity under the passenger back rest, looks quite professional. Incidentally I've replace front and rear shocks and it's made an amazing difference, only problem is I'm too sick to ride it. Bugger. Oh yes, I live (for the moment) in Rotorua.

 

[hungryeye]

Sorry to hear about your situation Varminter, Keep your chin up and ride!

I also have a backrest for $350, comes with a leather Ultimate seat in near new condition! Maybe 500 miles of use.

 

[Bfromla]

Sorry about the late reply (I have terminal leukemia, and spent a heap of time in the hospital) I manged to fit a top box on the plate that covers the cavity under the passenger back rest, looks quite professional. Incidentally I've replace front and rear shocks and it's made an amazing difference, only problem is I'm too sick to ride it. Bugger. Oh yes, I live (for the moment) in Rotorua.

:congrats::nopic: Looking for options for my new to me sports rack. :thumbup:

 

[SCODYMON]

WHICH BIKE IS THE BACKREST FOR ?

Sorry to hear about your situation Varminter, Keep your chin up and ride!

I also have a backrest for $350, comes with a leather Ultimate seat in near new condition! Maybe 500 miles of use.

IS THIS BACKREST ABLE TO FIT THE ULTIMATE LONG BOY FOR THE SPYDER RT LIMITED ?

 

[hungryeye]

IS THIS BACKREST ABLE TO FIT THE ULTIMATE LONG BOY FOR THE SPYDER RT LIMITED ?

You would have to check their web site, the seat and back rest are off a 2010 RS, I believe all the back rests are the same.

 

[bulldoggemom]

PM sent

I have a back rest to sell...Silver, but can be painted, if necessary. New they are $659, selling for $300 or best offer. I use an aftermarket backrest. I'm in Las Vegas.

PM sent

 

[Paula(Butch2025)]

Do you want to sale the back rest

Did you ever find a backrest? I have one with the sport plate $250

 

[JonYiong]

Did you ever find a backrest? I have one with the sport plate $250

Hi Paula, what Color is your Sport Rack & Backrest?