Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!!

ds06nomad · 12-02-2007, 07:53 PM

Greetings everyone,

I just heard via PM on the Suzuki forum I used to inhabit that the gentleman who makes a LARGE number of driver backrests for that crowd has shipped me the prototype for the Nomad drivers backrest. I've mentioned him here in the recent past and have raved about his product in both quality, craftsmanship and workmanship. I should be receiving the backrest sometime this coming week. I'll certainly install it and either take pix and post them or I'll chime back in with modifications it still needs. Remember, it's only the prototype, so it may not be "dead on" as far as fitment, etc. just yet, but it will be!

However, Lonnie is a perfectionist, especially when it comes to motorcycle stuff. He loves his scoot as much as we each love ours.

His product can be viewed here: www.grasshopperlimited.com

Just a heads up to those of us out there wanting a driver's backrest but have put it off due to the absurd price$ of the existing backrests.

And once again, I have NO ties to Lonnie other than being a very satisfied customer, one who can also vouch for the 100's on the former forum who can attest to the same. I don't get a commission, a referral bonus or even a kickback for promoting his product. He's just an excellent maker of an excellent product and once you see it and get one, you'll agree. 'Nuff said... ;)

Daryl

here's a link to pix:

http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh296/DS06Nomad/

**Top Cat** · 12-02-2007, 08:04 PM

I think I have seen these on EBAY for other make bikes. I almost bought one for my 650 Yamaha but they were not adjustable. Do you think these will be?

ds06nomad · 12-02-2007, 08:07 PM

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I think I have seen these on EBAY for other make bikes. I almost bought one for my 650 Yamaha but they were not adjustable. Do you think these will be?

Not sure, but I'm hoping they will be. In correspondance with Lonnie during the past couple of months, he compared to existing backrests, and he asked me the functionality of each. I provided him with as many links to existing products as I could (the main 3 available to us Nomaders). So hopefully, he is going to meet or exceed those.

I'll keep you posted, as I'm as anxious to see the prototype as many are to get a backrest!

DS

beezer · 12-02-2007, 08:13 PM

I asked him when I first got mine and he said he'd get back to me. Evidently you had better luck. I had 3 of his backrests, and although they're not adjustable like the Mustang , they are very comfortable. The price is right and I like the rounded one better than the rectangular shaped one.

dogdoc · 12-03-2007, 02:38 PM

keep US posted,,, :-)

ds06nomad · 12-03-2007, 03:44 PM

I just sent him my mailing address today. he said he has it all boxed up and ready to ship. I'll definitely keep you all posted.

Beezer,
I guess I was Jones'g hard enough and kept after him. I also provided pix, measurements and angle descriptions for him to make the prototype with.

DS

naugaman · 12-03-2007, 04:31 PM

The back rest does not look too bad. I still like my Utopia as it is adjustable, has a pouch for my passenger to put things in, is wider and taller and curved just a bit to fit my back. I also had it made to my specification at no extra charge. It will be interesting to see if there are changes to the one being mentioned on this thread and what is the final cost.

beezer · 12-03-2007, 07:34 PM

This is the style I prefered but I got a smokin deal on a Mustang with the driver's backrest when it looked like Lonnie wasn't budging. I'm sure he's got his plate full. I'm sure once you get yours they'll be alot of satisfied customers here for the $.

blowndodge · 12-04-2007, 12:39 AM

Beez, what the hell is that Suzuki doing on our board!!! Blastphomy.....

**Top Cat** · 12-04-2007, 07:21 AM

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Beez, what the hell is that Suzuki doing on our board!!! Blastphomy.....

And not only that it is 800 x 600 pixels. Geezz man , You gotta get with nico and have him tell you the size Trip would like to keep them from going over.
Oh wait, Nico dosen't have a clue either. :) :)

blowndodge · 12-04-2007, 01:49 PM

EXACTLY Nico= 1 dumb MOFO

12-04-2007, 02:06 PM

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EXACTLY Nico= 1 dumb MOFO

TC..............

**Top Cat** · 12-04-2007, 07:04 PM

I clicked on it nico. Nothing happened

Of course I didn't realy expect anything to happen 'cause I'm a fart smeller. Oh, I mean I'm a Smart Feller

dakals · 12-04-2007, 08:06 PM

Hey guys this is lonnie i am the one who makes the drivers backrest. Daryl yours did go out today minus the fabric so please don't take pictures of it. I need to make sure the measurements are ok before i finish it off. Thanks. Please let me know as soon as possible and preferably by phone if the backrest works or not and what i can do to make it work. Sorry guys but these are not adjustable. I haven't yet figured out how to make it adjustable and how much work goes into making it adjustable. Thanks for the kind words. Hey beezer i am so sorry i did not respond back to you hope been busy trying to get this backrest to work. Hope your not mad.

beezer · 12-04-2007, 08:16 PM

We're cool Lonnie. I know you've got your plate full and besides, it's hunting season for you now.

Hope you don't mind that I posted this. Nice rack ;)

12-02-2007, 07:53 PM	#1
ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! Greetings everyone, I just heard via PM on the Suzuki forum I used to inhabit that the gentleman who makes a LARGE number of driver backrests for that crowd has shipped me the prototype for the Nomad drivers backrest. I've mentioned him here in the recent past and have raved about his product in both quality, craftsmanship and workmanship. I should be receiving the backrest sometime this coming week. I'll certainly install it and either take pix and post them or I'll chime back in with modifications it still needs. Remember, it's only the prototype, so it may not be "dead on" as far as fitment, etc. just yet, but it will be! However, Lonnie is a perfectionist, especially when it comes to motorcycle stuff. He loves his scoot as much as we each love ours. His product can be viewed here: www.grasshopperlimited.com Just a heads up to those of us out there wanting a driver's backrest but have put it off due to the absurd price$ of the existing backrests. And once again, I have NO ties to Lonnie other than being a very satisfied customer, one who can also vouch for the 100's on the former forum who can attest to the same. I don't get a commission, a referral bonus or even a kickback for promoting his product. He's just an excellent maker of an excellent product and once you see it and get one, you'll agree. 'Nuff said... ;) Daryl here's a link to pix: http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh296/DS06Nomad/ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-02-2007, 08:04 PM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! I think I have seen these on EBAY for other make bikes. I almost bought one for my 650 Yamaha but they were not adjustable. Do you think these will be? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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12-02-2007, 08:13 PM	#4
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! I asked him when I first got mine and he said he'd get back to me. Evidently you had better luck. I had 3 of his backrests, and although they're not adjustable like the Mustang , they are very comfortable. The price is right and I like the rounded one better than the rectangular shaped one. __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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12-03-2007, 02:38 PM	#5
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! keep US posted,,, :-) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-03-2007, 03:44 PM	#6
ds06nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ventura County, CA. USA Posts: 505	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! I just sent him my mailing address today. he said he has it all boxed up and ready to ship. I'll definitely keep you all posted. Beezer, I guess I was Jones'g hard enough and kept after him. I also provided pix, measurements and angle descriptions for him to make the prototype with. DS
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12-03-2007, 04:31 PM	#7
naugaman Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 280	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! The back rest does not look too bad. I still like my Utopia as it is adjustable, has a pouch for my passenger to put things in, is wider and taller and curved just a bit to fit my back. I also had it made to my specification at no extra charge. It will be interesting to see if there are changes to the one being mentioned on this thread and what is the final cost.
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12-03-2007, 07:34 PM	#8
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! This is the style I prefered but I got a smokin deal on a Mustang with the driver's backrest when it looked like Lonnie wasn't budging. I'm sure he's got his plate full. I'm sure once you get yours they'll be alot of satisfied customers here for the $. __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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12-04-2007, 12:39 AM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! Beez, what the hell is that Suzuki doing on our board!!! Blastphomy..... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-04-2007, 01:49 PM	#11
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! EXACTLY Nico= 1 dumb MOFO __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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12-04-2007, 07:04 PM	#13
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! I clicked on it nico. Nothing happened Of course I didn't realy expect anything to happen 'cause I'm a fart smeller. Oh, I mean I'm a Smart Feller __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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12-04-2007, 08:06 PM	#14
dakals Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beloit,WI Posts: 4,256	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! Hey guys this is lonnie i am the one who makes the drivers backrest. Daryl yours did go out today minus the fabric so please don't take pictures of it. I need to make sure the measurements are ok before i finish it off. Thanks. Please let me know as soon as possible and preferably by phone if the backrest works or not and what i can do to make it work. Sorry guys but these are not adjustable. I haven't yet figured out how to make it adjustable and how much work goes into making it adjustable. Thanks for the kind words. Hey beezer i am so sorry i did not respond back to you hope been busy trying to get this backrest to work. Hope your not mad.
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12-04-2007, 08:16 PM	#15
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	Driver backrest from Lonnie ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! We're cool Lonnie. I know you've got your plate full and besides, it's hunting season for you now. Hope you don't mind that I posted this. Nice rack ;) __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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