New driver backrest for Vaquero stock seat

Ken Vega · 11-05-2014, 10:50 AM

Well not a new backrest but a newly modified one. I took the grasshopper driver backrest from my 2004 Vulcan 1500 classic and modified the bracket to mount on the Vaq stock seat. It does not interfere at all with the locking mechanism. I just need to bolt it down underneath to the steel plate that catches the locking mechanism.

What do you guys think?

Gypsy Dragon · 11-05-2014, 11:58 AM

Good idea. It looks stock. Nice.

The Black Knight · 11-05-2014, 02:02 PM

robjob · 11-05-2014, 02:14 PM

Ya that backrest looks real good.

I see why they put passenger pegs instead of boards on the Vaq. With that piece of crap seat for the passenger they really can't expect anyone to sit on that - can they??

Ken Vega · 11-05-2014, 02:39 PM

My wife was gonna give it a try this weekend on a 300 mile run, she changed her mind.lol

she wants the mustang seat with the driver and passenger back resy, close to the same cost of just the Kaw detatchable sissy bar.

The Black Knight · 11-06-2014, 09:54 AM

I have the mustang seat with driver and passenger back rest, it's very good indeed.

Gypsy Dragon · 11-06-2014, 10:02 AM

My girl LOVES the back seat and sissy bar on the Mustang. Unfortunately, I hate the Mustang. I have the Corbin Young Gun, and absolutely LOVE it. Of course, that means she can't ride more than about 100 miles due to the design of the passenger section. Corbin will actually tell you it's not really made for passengers. Just need to get the old '95 500 LTD running for her like she's been asking, and both of us can be happy again.

robjob · 11-06-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gypsy Dragon

My girl LOVES the back seat and sissy bar on the Mustang. Unfortunately, I hate the Mustang. I have the Corbin Young Gun, and absolutely LOVE it. Of course, that means she can't ride more than about 100 miles due to the design of the passenger section. Corbin will actually tell you it's not really made for passengers. Just need to get the old '95 500 LTD running for her like she's been asking, and both of us can be happy again.

If only the bike manufacturers would admit the same thing as Corbin

Ken Vega · 11-06-2014, 12:38 PM

believe it or not I actually like the stock seat I will take the Mustang off whenever I'm not riding two up. The backrest I modified is for when I ride distance alone. I did not see where kawi made one for the stock seat even though the slot is there.

robjob · 11-06-2014, 01:17 PM

The front part of the Vaq seat does look like my Nomad seat. And yes I do like the stock seat as well. I find it every bit as comfortable for me as any aftermarket seat I have tried

Ken Vega · 11-06-2014, 05:24 PM

The seat on my 1500 classic on the other hand was a piece of chitt. I replaced it 2 years ago with a saddleman gel seat. Love that seat. Just did 700 miles to Daytona and back with no complaints from the wife and no Monkey Butt for me.

11-05-2014, 11:58 AM	#2
Gypsy Dragon Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Round Rock, Tx. Posts: 493	Good idea. It looks stock. Nice. __________________ 1997 KZ1000 Police 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 w/ 149k mi (sold) (un-sold!) 2013 Vaquero in Green (the fastest color) Thunder Mfg Prototype Hi Performance Kit Rev 2 109 cid Klockwerks Windshield Corbin Young Gun Throttle Mod Freedom Performance 2-1 Roarin Toyz Intake PCV with AutoTune Ivanized ECU
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11-05-2014, 02:14 PM	#4
robjob Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 347	Ya that backrest looks real good. I see why they put passenger pegs instead of boards on the Vaq. With that piece of crap seat for the passenger they really can't expect anyone to sit on that - can they?? __________________ Lovin my 2010 Nomad Rob Woodall Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers 088 Picton VBA # 02445
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11-05-2014, 02:39 PM	#5
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	My wife was gonna give it a try this weekend on a 300 mile run, she changed her mind.lol she wants the mustang seat with the driver and passenger back resy, close to the same cost of just the Kaw detatchable sissy bar. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-06-2014, 10:02 AM	#7
Gypsy Dragon Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Round Rock, Tx. Posts: 493	My girl LOVES the back seat and sissy bar on the Mustang. Unfortunately, I hate the Mustang. I have the Corbin Young Gun, and absolutely LOVE it. Of course, that means she can't ride more than about 100 miles due to the design of the passenger section. Corbin will actually tell you it's not really made for passengers. Just need to get the old '95 500 LTD running for her like she's been asking, and both of us can be happy again. __________________ 1997 KZ1000 Police 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 w/ 149k mi (sold) (un-sold!) 2013 Vaquero in Green (the fastest color) Thunder Mfg Prototype Hi Performance Kit Rev 2 109 cid Klockwerks Windshield Corbin Young Gun Throttle Mod Freedom Performance 2-1 Roarin Toyz Intake PCV with AutoTune Ivanized ECU
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11-06-2014, 01:17 PM	#10
robjob Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 347	The front part of the Vaq seat does look like my Nomad seat. And yes I do like the stock seat as well. I find it every bit as comfortable for me as any aftermarket seat I have tried __________________ Lovin my 2010 Nomad Rob Woodall Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers 088 Picton VBA # 02445
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11-06-2014, 09:54 AM	#6
The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,040	I have the mustang seat with driver and passenger back rest, it's very good indeed.
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11-06-2014, 12:38 PM	#9
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	believe it or not I actually like the stock seat I will take the Mustang off whenever I'm not riding two up. The backrest I modified is for when I ride distance alone. I did not see where kawi made one for the stock seat even though the slot is there.
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11-06-2014, 05:24 PM	#11
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	The seat on my 1500 classic on the other hand was a piece of chitt. I replaced it 2 years ago with a saddleman gel seat. Love that seat. Just did 700 miles to Daytona and back with no complaints from the wife and no Monkey Butt for me.
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