Grasshopper Backrest

kennypatterson · 08-17-2010, 11:26 AM

Is anyone using the Grasshopper backrest set up for solo use? I was told that this set up tends to dent the fender where it mounts, anyone able to confirm or deny this?

Thanks

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-17-2010, 11:37 AM

I would think it mounts the same with or without the pillion seat. I'm not really sure on this but it seems it would have to mount the same way. So if it were going to dent the fender it seems it would also do it with the pillion seat installed.

kennypatterson · 08-17-2010, 01:26 PM

From what they say it mounts differently, that's why I was asking. But my thoughts were right in line with yours.

**taranis** · 08-17-2010, 08:50 PM

I had one for a couple of years, set up solo on it a few times. Never a problem. It mounts to the small bolt that holds your seat on. I never had a problem with the fender denting when set up for solo riding. 6'6" and 250. YMMV though.. ;)

just call me Mr. Hibbs · 08-19-2010, 02:28 AM

I have a grasshopper backrest and have set my bike up solo a few times and never an issue denting the fender, just don't strip the threads in the fender

ken · 08-19-2010, 05:48 AM

I rather suspect that with the pillion seat installed, it restrains the metal post from being pushed back too much. Without the restraint, it very well could cause the bracket to be pushed back and thus cause some indentation in the rear fender. However, this is purely a guess backed up by no experience.
Sunny in Frankfurt.

ndbigfish · 08-19-2010, 06:42 AM

Never had this problem.

08-17-2010, 11:26 AM	#1
kennypatterson Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 73	Grasshopper Backrest Is anyone using the Grasshopper backrest set up for solo use? I was told that this set up tends to dent the fender where it mounts, anyone able to confirm or deny this? Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-17-2010, 11:37 AM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Grasshopper Backrest I would think it mounts the same with or without the pillion seat. I'm not really sure on this but it seems it would have to mount the same way. So if it were going to dent the fender it seems it would also do it with the pillion seat installed. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-17-2010, 01:26 PM	#3
kennypatterson Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 73	Grasshopper Backrest From what they say it mounts differently, that's why I was asking. But my thoughts were right in line with yours.
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08-17-2010, 08:50 PM	#4
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Grasshopper Backrest I had one for a couple of years, set up solo on it a few times. Never a problem. It mounts to the small bolt that holds your seat on. I never had a problem with the fender denting when set up for solo riding. 6'6" and 250. YMMV though.. ;) __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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08-19-2010, 02:28 AM	#5
just call me Mr. Hibbs Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 186	Grasshopper Backrest I have a grasshopper backrest and have set my bike up solo a few times and never an issue denting the fender, just don't strip the threads in the fender Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-19-2010, 05:48 AM	#6
ken Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Germany Posts: 295	Grasshopper Backrest I rather suspect that with the pillion seat installed, it restrains the metal post from being pushed back too much. Without the restraint, it very well could cause the bracket to be pushed back and thus cause some indentation in the rear fender. However, this is purely a guess backed up by no experience. Sunny in Frankfurt. __________________ Ken in Grosshansdorf
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08-19-2010, 06:42 AM	#7
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	Grasshopper Backrest Never had this problem. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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