Roadkrome

[wyliec]

Where on the internet are the Roadkrome backrests listed that can be ordered? The Roadkrome site does not allow ordering. I went to a previous thread and the web address listed (as a Roadkrome dealer) did not sell to the public. Someone also listed a powersports dealer; but, I couldn't come up with a web address for the dealer to purchase from.

I'm actually looking for a luggage rack shown in Roadkrome's catalog. I've already purchased Roadkrome's trunk/tour pack mount kit from e-bay.

Retread,

This was from your post regarding Roadkrome. Did you order from the internet?

"I ordered the mount kit and backrest about 2 weeks ago; seems there was a rush on Roadkrome for Spyder stuff about the same time, can't imagine why:joke: so it'll be around April 11 before mine get delivered. I guess they weren't prepared for their popularity."

john

 

[retread]

I ordered from a local cycle supply house. I think you can order on ebay, not sure, though.

john

 

[Some Guy]

SpyderGirl may be able to help you with this. :dontknow:

 

[patches]

Has anyone actually used this backrest. I am more interested in finding out exactly how it mounts to the bike. Looks like some things go under the see but not sure how it attaches. I want to be able to remove it at will and not leave any other hardware behind. Just need it when I am two up for long trips which is only about 2-3 times a year.

 

[xpeschon]

Hey there Patches, I was kind of wondering the same thing, does anyone have a picture that they can share with us???

PS: Danielle tells me you two are communicating, Cool, again thank you..

Joe

 

[SpyderGirl]

There is a dealer on eBay that sells GIVI and RoadKrome stuff, including the rack. I have one installed on mine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...80226053353&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:MOTORS:1123

The rack does interfere with the lock on the rear Corbin seat. It requires no cutting or modifications to the Spyder and comes with all mounting hardware. Pretty easy to install.

 

[retread]

Has anyone actually used this backrest. I am more interested in finding out exactly how it mounts to the bike. Looks like some things go under the see but not sure how it attaches. I want to be able to remove it at will and not leave any other hardware behind. Just need it when I am two up for long trips which is only about 2-3 times a year.

I haven't been able to post picture; my desktop is having seizures and my laptop won't recognize my camera.
The mounts for the Roadkrome backrest use bolts through the 2 holes where the push rivets go on your rear side panels, there are plates with welded nuts that the bolts go to. The backrest mounts with 2 bolts on each side and can be removed in less than a minute with the right tools. The mounts themselves are kinda permanent.

 

[SpyderGirl]

I haven't been able to post picture; my desktop is having seizures and my laptop won't recognize my camera.
The mounts for the Roadkrome backrest use bolts through the 2 holes where the push rivets go on your rear side panels, there are plates with welded nuts that the bolts go to. The backrest mounts with 2 bolts on each side and can be removed in less than a minute with the right tools. The mounts themselves are kinda permanent.

I also do not have a close-up photo of the install, but it comes with a plate with threaded nuts attached that go up under the tailpiece and bolts go through the holes where the pop rivets are that hold part of the rear side pieces on. You replace the plastic rivets with the bolts.

The mounts aren't really permanent. They'll come off in about 10 minutes, unless you have the Corbin saddlebags which have to be removed first... then it's more like 15 to 20 minutes.

To install, you just lift the seat, take out the plastic rivets on either side, take out the seven panel screws holding the undertail piece on, loosen the signal lights, get the bracket into place, hold the threaded plate underneath, and tighten the bolts down through the holes, then repeat on the other side.

 

[wyliec]

If you want to purchase a roadkrome backrest on-line, go here: http://www.admsport.com/achat/456/parts--accessories-spyder-backrests