Lonnie's Driver backrest Review

[blowndodge]

Jon

Just a little tip from someone who knows better.

Never post a picture of you beautiful wife where these hounds will go for the throat!

Keep us posted on the backrest. I may want one. As long as your wife comes with it!!

[jon]

Thanks for the tip Blowndodge. I just wasn't thinking because Texas is full of hot women so you just forget. Rookie mistake.

[cactusjack]

That's good looking...and the backrest is nice, too! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[trip]

You know jon, only us guys here on KawaNOW would be brutally honest enough with you to tell you that. You're in the club, man!!!....LOL.

[mikesth]

Hey Jon, I know my Ultra Drops down to right above the top of the Driver seat, can you feel that exposed bar when you accelerate?

[jussmatt]

Brave man jon!!! But I hear ya... Texas is the place to be!! Keep us updated, cause I'm interested in once too... back rest that is!!! Just for clarification!!

[jon]

Hey Jon, I know my Ultra Drops down to right above the top of the Driver seat, can you feel that exposed bar when you accelerate?

I didn't get a chance to ride with it on because the bar that went into the slot was accidentally cut too short and it would not safely stay in. Lonnie had already realized this mistake and emailed me by the time I got home for work. Everything looked good and the workmanship was excellent.

As far as the bar being exposed against your back, I don't know at this time. I have the idea of wrapping the exposed portion on the bar in a leather-like matching vinyl. I think that would look good plus, if it does contact your tail bone, may soften the feel a little.

Nice backrest.

http://www.kingofsilly.com/images/eyeballs.jpg

[socwkbiker]

Congrats Jon on both of your fine, and we all do mean fine...um...backrests.

[Todd]

Congrats Jon on both of your fine, and we all do mean fine...um...backrests.

Good info...thanks for the post ;) ;)

[dantama]

So for your wife to get on and off the bike, do you have to pull the backrest out of the bracket and slide it back in, or is the other portion hinged?

So for your wife to get on and off the bike, do you have to pull the backrest out of the bracket and slide it back in, or is the other portion hinged?


Include pics.

[blowndodge]

We are talking about just the backrest right????

[Todd]

[quote:u28h8kvk]So for your wife to get on and off the bike, do you have to pull the backrest out of the bracket and slide it back in, or is the other portion hinged?


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PERV!!!!!

[blowndodge]

Nico and Perv go together like A$$ and Wipe.....

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Include pics.


PERV!!!!!


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ME????? HA!

[Todd]

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PERV!!!!!




ME????? HA!





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I think I dated her back in the 80's!!!

[dogdoc]

Jon: keep me posted what you think after you get to ride with it a few miles, Thx. :-) the back rest!

[jussmatt]

We are talking about just the backrest right????

I was thinking the same thing!!! LOL!!! I figure I'm good with it either way... http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[beezer]

So for your wife to get on and off the bike, do you have to pull the backrest out of the bracket and slide it back in, or is the other portion hinged?

It's not hinged. You either pull the backrest off and slide it back in or lift herself over it.

[jussmatt]

[quote:3m9ixqrf]So for your wife to get on and off the bike, do you have to pull the backrest out of the bracket and slide it back in, or is the other portion hinged?

It's not hinged. You either pull the backrest off and slide it back in or lift herself over it.[/quote:3m9ixqrf]

I'm sure you wont have any problems finding helping hands.... Did I say that outloud again.... dang... the voices in my head..I tell ya...

[socwkbiker]

They just echo the multitude of thoughts among your innocent brothers.

They just echo the multitude of thoughts among your innocent brothers.



Jon's wife.... I apologize for these sick bastards.



Respectfully,


El Nico

lololololol...you too funny!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

lololololol...you too funny!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

Don't you start!!!

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[dogdoc]

ditto, bunch of perverts,,,,,,

[jon]

She wouldn't mind because I keep telling her she's the prettiest 40 something girl I have ever seen and I'll let her know you pervs agree.

She wouldn't mind because I keep telling her she's the prettiest 40 something girl I have ever seen and I'll let her know you pervs agree.






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[Todd]

She wouldn't mind because I keep telling her she's the prettiest 40 something girl I have ever seen and I'll let her know you pervs agree.

I knew I liked Jon http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

However, you have to tell her she's the second prettiest 40 something girl that I know....I have the first living here with me.... (he shoot's...and he scores the points!!!!)

http://www.sthbodyjewelry.com/catalog/images/080106-0115.jpg

It looks like jon and I have a lot in common

Fastest colored bike

attractive co-riders

2 boys to boot!

[ds06nomad]

I have a driver's backrest from Lonnie for my Nomad and just LOVE IT! Man, it sure saves the ol' back and makes those last 20-30 miles before stopping for a fill-up on longer rides a breeze. I also like how easy it is to hide away in the bags and how easy it goes on/off with the bracket hidden by the pillion.

Great design ergonomically and economical to boot!

Kudo's to da man Lonnie!

Daryl

[mikesth]

I have a driver's backrest from Lonnie for my Nomad and just LOVE IT! Man, it sure saves the ol' back and makes those last 20-30 miles before stopping for a fill-up on longer rides a breeze. I also like how easy it is to hide away in the bags and how easy it goes on/off with the bracket hidden by the pillion.

Great design ergonomically and economical to boot!

Kudo's to da man Lonnie!

Daryl

So, I'll ask you, can you feel the bar in your back when you accelerate? I know there have been numerous times I've really pushed back in the seat and I'd think that needs to be padded???

Furthermore, boasting about our co riders carries no weight without pictures, so here is my lovely bride who just entered her 40's, thus making here eligible for the competition and another Texas Hottie
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj87/mikesth/kimclose.jpg

[jussmatt]

Welcome aboard Mike!!! We're in some GOOOOD company! ;o)) Now I just have to get a backrest!!

[jon]

I guess it's just plain true: Nomad chicks are hotter than Harley Chicks!

[ds06nomad]

Mike,
No, you cannot feel the bracket in your back under acceleration, and that includes all degrees of acceleration (mild to full throttle).

There are pix of the backrest on my bike here: http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh296/DS06Nomad/

Hope it helps...
Daryl

[socwkbiker]

I'm starting to see the beginning of a new thread on the lighter side. A competition of sorts..hmmm...gentlemen, what do you think?

[blowndodge]

Great idea SWB!!! We just need Nico to post a pic of his doc....

[jussmatt]

I'm starting to see the beginning of a new thread on the lighter side. A competition of sorts..hmmm...gentlemen, what do you think?

Amen!!

[jon]

If we start posting pics of our women, I suggest two rules: 1. They can't really be the babysitter, and 2. They have to be sitting on or standing near our Nomad to prevent some of you from posting babes from the internet.

[quote:htsiqstd]I have a driver's backrest from Lonnie for my Nomad and just LOVE IT! Man, it sure saves the ol' back and makes those last 20-30 miles before stopping for a fill-up on longer rides a breeze. I also like how easy it is to hide away in the bags and how easy it goes on/off with the bracket hidden by the pillion.

Great design ergonomically and economical to boot!

Kudo's to da man Lonnie!

Daryl

So, I'll ask you, can you feel the bar in your back when you accelerate? I know there have been numerous times I've really pushed back in the seat and I'd think that needs to be padded???

Furthermore, boasting about our co riders carries no weight without pictures, so here is my lovely bride who just entered her 40's, thus making here eligible for the competition and another Texas Hottie
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj87/mikesth/kimclose.jpg[/quote:htsiqstd]




She's in Mike!!!




BD..... Tiny Archibald.

[mikesth]

Mike,
No, you cannot feel the bracket in your back under acceleration, and that includes all degrees of acceleration (mild to full throttle).

There are pix of the backrest on my bike here: http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh296/DS06Nomad/

Hope it helps...
Daryl

Thanks Daryl, it's good to have alternatives. Looked like it might be an issue. Good to know it's not.

Should have been more clear, I've never found "hard" acceleration to be an issue like past bikes I've had. so it doesn't really DRIVE my meager 280 lbs too far back, but if I could feel it in my back, that would be bothersome http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[mikesth]

If we start posting pics of our women, I suggest two rules: 1. They can't really be the babysitter, and 2. They have to be sitting on or standing near our Nomad to prevent some of you from posting babes from the internet.

I'm happy with that, I'lll start a new thread http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[socwkbiker]

If we start posting pics of our women, I suggest two rules: 1. They can't really be the babysitter, and 2. They have to be sitting on or standing near our Nomad to prevent some of you from posting babes from the internet.

But jon, my babysitter is really hot! Oops, don't let my wife see that. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

How much do you pay Nico to baby sit for you SWB??

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/blowndodge/Image002a.jpg

[socwkbiker]

How much do you pay Nico to baby sit for you SWB??

Thanks. I'll be having nightmares tonight thanks to you.

[coloradontexas]

So anyone have a final verdict on the back rest?? Work/dont work. Comfortable, not comfortable?

[Todd]

Yes coloradontexas,

works, comfortable, easy to install, affordable....there are a couple other threads on here with several reviews on the vendor/for sale pages.

Yes coloradontexas,

works, comfortable, easy to install, affordable....there are a couple other threads on here with several reviews on the vendor/for sale pages.

Dakals?

[blowndodge]

go wipe some of that google off your lips!!!

[dakals]

Yes i'm comfortable.............I mean the backrest is!!!!!!

[Todd]

Yes i'm comfortable.............I mean the backrest is!!!!!!

she's a little loose and has some wobble in her sometimes too, but if you have a big enough vice you can tighten her right up.

[jon]

[quote:lwgd59s1]Yes i'm comfortable.............I mean the backrest is!!!!!!

she's a little loose and has some wobble in her sometimes too, but if you have a big enough vice you can tighten her right up.[/quote:lwgd59s1]

Do you mean dakals?

[Todd]

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she's a little loose and has some wobble in her sometimes too, but if you have a big enough vice you can tighten her right up.

Do you mean dakals?[/quote:8ljr21ol]

Exactly!

[blowndodge]

I tend to do that to women.. Sorry...

[socwkbiker]

I tend to do that to women.. Sorry...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2084/2209758002_787fec83d5_o.jpg
Maybe if you use this
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2277/2144106408_ca0a15bff6_o.jpg
But not with what Todd described!

[blowndodge]

SWB is that the cucumber that fell out of your Butt???

[Todd]

you two tossing the salad???

[dakals]

I am not loose!!!!!!! I exercise down there daily!!!!!!! What if you were to small? would that make me loose? LOL

BD's last few sexual partners:

http://purgatorio1.com/wp-content/oct05/20a.jpg

Got my backrest today. Great work - Thanks Lonnie/Dakals! Install couldn't be easier.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/sjmarsing/P2190001.jpg

[blowndodge]

Works pretty darn good doesn't it Wolfster??!! I love mine!!

FITS ME LIKE A GLOVE http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/sjmarsing/sj.jpg
OOOWWWOOOOO!!

[blowndodge]

The 150 mile ride I took with Nico over the weekend was real nice. I sat straight up and could easily see over my windshield! Remember we talked about that and the line of sight with the shield all the way up! I sit like a motorcop now and it's way more comfortable! Mesquite here I come!!!

YEAH CAN'T WAIT. The risers definitly help you enjoy the backrest more.

[jussmatt]

I can't wait to get some risers. I like the back rest a lot, but I'm sure I'll like it more when I get some risers to put me upright... like the motorcop BD was talking about!! LOL!

[grasshopper]

Glad you guys like them it really means alot to us!

[fish]

Lonnie you lied, it took less then 5 minutes to install. I ordered on thursday and here and on today. Feels nice but didn't take it for a ride.

[mrfuni]

Put a couple of hundred miles on my backrest and only wish I had the talent to make a sheepskin cover for it. The vinyl gets a little hot on the back here in SW Fla.

[blowndodge]

Yea wolfman, with my aeromach riser and backrest the next thing is highway pegs!!! Not sure which are the best but I'm looking!!!!! I've seen just the adjustable peg to almost a small floorboad design.

highway pegs are a MUST!! I have harley davidson ones (gift from my best friend who rides a harley)These pics are of dui's bike. Mine have the exact same mounting clamps except I flipped my clamps around 180 degrees. This allows you to stretch out another couple inches and also makes the pegs more even with the highway bars when they are flipped up. I mounted mine about 1/2 way up the highway bars and love it!

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/dui546/highwaypegs.jpg

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[blowndodge]

Those are the kind I want. Harley brand? For 1" tubes?? let me know and I'll take a trip to the harley dealer. $$??

If I remember right they are inch and 1/4. You can by the clamps for about 10 or 20 bucks from harley and then use any peg you like. My pegs are rubber on top and chrome underneath like these http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_p....id=2534374 3090 (http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444184592 3&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=25343743090)

[ridemslow]

Actually i think Lonnie's backrest is one that removes easily (like 5 seconds) for the rider/passanger to mount up easier. What i am uncertain of, is the adjustability. I personally have the Bakup, and it adjust fore-aft and up/down. Also lays down so passanger can easily mount up. For the money, Lonnie makes the most affordable and workable backrest for the Nomad to date. I love the Backup, and wouldn't take the world for it. If Lonnie had his available when I bought mine, I would have gone with his. I am looking for repaking of my seat now as I cannot get a modified support bracket to make it work with Mustangs. That would be the ULTIMATE. Oh well.Hoping to find someone locally to do the work, as I dont want to send seat off and be without a seat for a week or two. Lonnie might be moved to look into modifing his support bracket to be useable with Mustang seats. I sure wish Bakup would.

[ruruson1]

I have installed a backrest form http://www.utpr.com/ this is a company out of Ca. called Utopia they make a fully adjustable rest up and down 3-4 inches and foward and back with a thumb screw. install requires you to disassemble your passenger seat to install. it also come with a pocket in the rest and folds down for easy pasenger mount and dismount.

[scott2007nomad]

I love the quality and look of this backrest. tested it tonight and some adjustments need to be made for the 1600 Nomad. I spoke to Lonnie on the phone and gave him some measurements. He is great to deal with and I feel like I'm helping develop a new product that will be very popular with Nomad riders everywhere.

I took some pics of the instillation and my wife holding the backrest (there is a backrest in the pic, Nico). I'll do a follow-up soon when the final version gets installed.

jon
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc226/Jons_Nomad/HPIM0818.jpg

What back rest?
I don't see no stinking backrest.

[jussmatt]

I love the quality and look of this backrest. tested it tonight and some adjustments need to be made for the 1600 Nomad. I spoke to Lonnie on the phone and gave him some measurements. He is great to deal with and I feel like I'm helping develop a new product that will be very popular with Nomad riders everywhere.

I took some pics of the instillation and my wife holding the backrest (there is a backrest in the pic, Nico). I'll do a follow-up soon when the final version gets installed.

jon
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc226/Jons_Nomad/HPIM0818.jpg

What back rest?
I don't see no stinking backrest.

Look out y'all....here we go again!!! LOL!!

[jarhead]

I posted this on another thread but it may have slid under the radar. There was mention on the other thread of the single bolt holding the backrest bracket becoming a little loose. Someone modified the bracket to a three point connection which sured up the seatback attachment to the frame of the bike. Since the reinforced bracket with three connections is stronger and safer, and we are all concerned with safety, is there a possibility future brackets for the Nomad 1600 will have the three point connect? How many who have the backrest see a need for the three point connect? I have heard nothing but great comments on the backrest so it may be a moot point. Just want to make sure before I get one.

[radco]

Put a couple of hundred miles on my backrest and only wish I had the talent to make a sheepskin cover for it. The vinyl gets a little hot on the back here in SW Fla.
SHEEP SKIN Mit at Wal Mart or a AUTO Parts store.. THEy come in assorted sizes and may fit over your back rest.....Rich http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[radco]

BD's last few sexual partners:

http://purgatorio1.com/wp-content/oct05/20a.jpg
Now that s funny, I thought I had a waroed mind I think you bet=at me ::) I read tha and spilled coffee on my Chrome Nuts :'( BUT it wwas worth it http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif .Rich