Driver Back Rest

towering · 12-19-2008, 01:30 PM

Ok folks this is just a fun poll. I for one need a back rest. Must be a age thing :)

gghost · 12-19-2008, 02:09 PM

I think it's more of a kidney thing

dantama · 12-19-2008, 02:33 PM

I've used one ever since I bought the stock Kawi ugly one for my 99 when it was brand new. With a broken lower back, I couldn't ride without it.

redeye · 12-19-2008, 02:38 PM

I have one word of advise, GRASSHOPPER.

cactusjack · 12-19-2008, 04:50 PM

When I ordered my Mustang seat shortly after getting my Nomad, I figured I would order one with the driver backrest. That is probably the single greatest add-on I've put on the Nomad. Well worth the extra expense.

rksaw · 12-19-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeye

I have one word of advise, GRASSHOPPER.

That's what I am hoping is under the Christmas tree this year!!!

spazz · 12-19-2008, 05:46 PM

The first time I used one was when I owned the wifes 900. I bought a used Corbin dual tour from a member on another forum. So it stands to reason when I bought my Nomad, I ordered a new one. You could probably compare it to sitting on a couch. They both feel the same way. You can just strecth your legs out on your highway pegs and relax. I would not own another bike without one.

ridemslow · 12-19-2008, 07:02 PM

Backup is what I have. For the money tho, Grasshopper is the way to go. They are a Godsend. By the way, when I got mine, Grasshopper had not yet begun production for the Nomads.

waterman · 12-19-2008, 07:04 PM

I voted no but I am getting one this winter. Had one on another bike and loved it.

VulcanE · 12-19-2008, 08:34 PM

Like CJ, I went ahead and sprung the extra bucks for a back rest when I ordered my Mustang seat, Now, no way I could ride without one.

jonsamson · 12-19-2008, 08:38 PM

I just placed an order from Grasshopper yesterday. I am expecting it tomorrow should come that fast right?
I am looking forward to the 300 mile runs without feeling like a snail at the end of it.
-Jon

scott2007nomad · 12-19-2008, 09:43 PM

I have one on "order".
I'll let you know if it comes next week. :)

goldstar225 · 12-20-2008, 08:15 AM

Never have had one but I'm strongly considering it. On my last bike (Boulevard C50) I had pretty good lower back support with the standard Mustang seat. With the stock Nomad seat I'm missing that feeling.

cactusjack · 12-20-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ridemslow

Backup is what I have. For the money tho, Grasshopper is the way to go. They are a Godsend. By the way, when I got mine, Grasshopper had not yet begun production for the Nomads.

I should have mentioned that as well. Grasshopper didn't start making backrests for the Nomad until after I'd bought my Mustang seat. I'd still have bought a Mustang, but most likely would have bought it without the backrest.

audiogooroo · 12-20-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rksaw

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redeye

I have one word of advise, GRASSHOPPER.

That's what I am hoping is under the Christmas tree this year!!!

Have you been good Rich? ::)

I'm hoping with ya man. I LOVE mine! Wouldn't be without it. There's no way I would ride any 6-700 mile days without it.
Just make sure you get one before you head out to Custer in June.

12-19-2008, 01:30 PM	#1
towering Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington S.C Posts: 366	Driver Back Rest Ok folks this is just a fun poll. I for one need a back rest. Must be a age thing :) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-19-2008, 02:09 PM	#2
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	Driver Back Rest I think it's more of a kidney thing __________________ gghost
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12-19-2008, 02:33 PM	#3
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Driver Back Rest I've used one ever since I bought the stock Kawi ugly one for my 99 when it was brand new. With a broken lower back, I couldn't ride without it.
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12-19-2008, 02:38 PM	#4
redeye Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocklin California Posts: 777	Driver Back Rest I have one word of advise, GRASSHOPPER.
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12-19-2008, 04:50 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Driver Back Rest When I ordered my Mustang seat shortly after getting my Nomad, I figured I would order one with the driver backrest. That is probably the single greatest add-on I've put on the Nomad. Well worth the extra expense. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-19-2008, 05:46 PM	#7
spazz Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte Hall, MD Posts: 144	Driver Back Rest The first time I used one was when I owned the wifes 900. I bought a used Corbin dual tour from a member on another forum. So it stands to reason when I bought my Nomad, I ordered a new one. You could probably compare it to sitting on a couch. They both feel the same way. You can just strecth your legs out on your highway pegs and relax. I would not own another bike without one.
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12-19-2008, 07:02 PM	#8
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	Driver Back Rest Backup is what I have. For the money tho, Grasshopper is the way to go. They are a Godsend. By the way, when I got mine, Grasshopper had not yet begun production for the Nomads. __________________
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12-19-2008, 07:04 PM	#9
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Driver Back Rest I voted no but I am getting one this winter. Had one on another bike and loved it. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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12-19-2008, 08:34 PM	#10
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Driver Back Rest Like CJ, I went ahead and sprung the extra bucks for a back rest when I ordered my Mustang seat, Now, no way I could ride without one. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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12-19-2008, 08:38 PM	#11
jonsamson Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 209	Driver Back Rest I just placed an order from Grasshopper yesterday. I am expecting it tomorrow should come that fast right? I am looking forward to the 300 mile runs without feeling like a snail at the end of it. -Jon
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12-19-2008, 09:43 PM	#12
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	Driver Back Rest I have one on "order". I'll let you know if it comes next week. :)
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12-20-2008, 08:15 AM	#13
goldstar225 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cabot, Arkansas Posts: 211	Driver Back Rest Never have had one but I'm strongly considering it. On my last bike (Boulevard C50) I had pretty good lower back support with the standard Mustang seat. With the stock Nomad seat I'm missing that feeling.
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