Grasshopper backrest for 2010 Nomad - Fitment Question

2x18wheeler · 10-15-2011, 05:45 PM

I was wondering if anyone has installed a Grasshopper backrest on their 2010 Nomad? Does the passenger seat need to be cut to accommodate the mounting bracket? I checked the Grasshopper website but it isn't very clear on this.

Thanks,

Kevin

**ray2** · 10-15-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2x18wheeler

I was wondering if anyone has installed a Grasshopper backrest on their 2010 Nomad? Does the passenger seat need to be cut to accommodate the mounting bracket? I checked the Grasshopper website but it isn't very clear on this.

Thanks,

Kevin

I, have a Grasshopper backrest on my 2010 Nomad and you do not have to cut anything.

2x18wheeler · 10-15-2011, 08:06 PM

Ray, thanks. I think I am going to order on.

jp58 · 10-15-2011, 11:12 PM

I have a grasshopper on my 2011. It bolts to the Hardware on the front seat. 5 minutes and your done.

jwg383 · 10-15-2011, 11:23 PM

I have a grasshopper on my 2010 super easy install. It's the single best add on I've done to my bike.

replay13 · 10-15-2011, 11:48 PM

Best money I've spent, 5 min install and matches the bike seats perfect. Oh yeah... its good for the back too!

James

2x18wheeler · 10-16-2011, 08:57 AM

Thanks guys!! I appreciate the information.

paddyo · 10-17-2011, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 2x18wheeler

I was wondering if anyone has installed a Grasshopper backrest on their 2010 Nomad? Does the passenger seat need to be cut to accommodate the mounting bracket? I checked the Grasshopper website but it isn't very clear on this.

Thanks,

Kevin

I have the Grasshopper back rest on my 2009 Nomad. When I had my seat redone, I had them modify the back rest. I felt the back rest pushed me too far forward. We ended up flipping it around so the padding in the back became the driver's side and the wood of the back rest was behind the support bracket. We also used some 1 inch foam towards the passenger side to get back some of the room lost by flipping the backrest around. It has worked very well. No significant loss of passenger room and I am not being pushed so far forward.

2x18wheeler · 10-17-2011, 08:31 AM

Paddyo, thanks for that tidbit. I will have to keep that in mind when I get the backrest. Ride safe!!

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2x18wheeler Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bedell, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 531	Ray, thanks. I think I am going to order on. __________________ VBA#1838 Blue Knights#70718 2009 HD Ultra Classic 2010 Nomad August 2011-July2012 2008 900 Classic LT February 2009-August 2011
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jp58 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbus, WI. Posts: 312	I have a grasshopper on my 2011. It bolts to the Hardware on the front seat. 5 minutes and your done. __________________ 2011 Nomad
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jwg383 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 95	I have a grasshopper on my 2010 super easy install. It's the single best add on I've done to my bike. __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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replay13 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 224	Best money I've spent, 5 min install and matches the bike seats perfect. Oh yeah... its good for the back too! James __________________ Kawasaki 2010 Nomad 1700 Southern Oregon Vance & Hines slash cut slip-ons Cobra Powerpro CVT Thunder Air Kit, stock cover Kuryakyn Power Point 12v adaptor Cobra Luggage Rack Grasshopper back rest Tomtom GPS
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2x18wheeler Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bedell, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 531	Thanks guys!! I appreciate the information. __________________ VBA#1838 Blue Knights#70718 2009 HD Ultra Classic 2010 Nomad August 2011-July2012 2008 900 Classic LT February 2009-August 2011
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10-17-2011, 08:31 AM	#9
2x18wheeler Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bedell, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 531	Paddyo, thanks for that tidbit. I will have to keep that in mind when I get the backrest. Ride safe!! __________________ VBA#1838 Blue Knights#70718 2009 HD Ultra Classic 2010 Nomad August 2011-July2012 2008 900 Classic LT February 2009-August 2011
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