Vaquero Passenger backrest too short

JonNBvaquero · 06-17-2020, 09:50 PM

Hi folks , just bought a new vaquero. Loving it so far 1600 kms (1000mi) on the clock so far . So I went ahead and bought the Kawasaki passenger back rest kit . It’s low and leans back a bit far Compared to most factory backrests that I’ve seen , Has anyone fixed this ? And if so would you care to give a fella some advice and maybe even share some pics. Before I get the welder out .

Thanks and happy riding

mbarr10 · 06-18-2020, 11:25 PM

I have seen where people have moved the backrest up a bolt hole but when you do you only have 1 bolt in each side. It is still in the channel that it sits in normally. But still seems it would be stronger than the Grasshopper backrest people use for the driver. YMMV Just a cheap solution, you will have to decide on the safety though. Maybe even go with a graded nut and bolt since Stainless is soft?

Puckman77 · 06-27-2020, 04:36 PM

No welder needed! I'm trying to find the internet site I bought these extenders from. You'll see the offset piece installed. At the time you could get the 4 inch like I did or 6 inches.

Old Bear · 07-04-2020, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Puckman77

No welder needed! I'm trying to find the internet site I bought these extenders from. You'll see the offset piece installed. At the time you could get the 4 inch like I did or 6 inches.

I'll tag along this conversation, as I could see where those extensions would be a tad more comfy for the passenger.

mbarr10 · 07-04-2020, 09:42 PM

Following also. That looks nice

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mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	I have seen where people have moved the backrest up a bolt hole but when you do you only have 1 bolt in each side. It is still in the channel that it sits in normally. But still seems it would be stronger than the Grasshopper backrest people use for the driver. YMMV Just a cheap solution, you will have to decide on the safety though. Maybe even go with a graded nut and bolt since Stainless is soft? __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Last edited by mbarr10; 06-18-2020 at 11:27 PM.
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mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Following also. That looks nice __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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