Backrest?

**markclark57** · 08-27-2011, 11:06 PM

An interesting thing happened on the way back from the Redwoods. . .

I pulled a muscle in my back the day before leaving for the rally. Back pain shot most of the rides for me. So we decided to take the short cut inland for the ride home. It got too hot for leathers so I strapped them to the tour pack on my solo rack. The support from the added luggage on my back helped enough to get home OK. :-/

I've never thought much of the front seat back rest idea until now. So I'm looking for some input on backrest options for a 2006 Nomad with a stock solo seat. If it makes any difference, the pulled muscle is in the thorasic area.

Thank you in advance for your advice. :-)

waterman · 08-27-2011, 11:13 PM

Grasshopper. Have one and works well.

**Top Cat** · 08-27-2011, 11:43 PM

You never thought about a drivers backrest before ???
There is a thread every 2 months about them.
Everyone who has one loves them.
You need to take a break from flipin houses every now and then and read KawaNOW more often. ;)
Grasshopper drivers backrest. Good price and works.
Not to mention he is great to work with.
Oh, I guess I just mentioned it.

rickyboy · 08-28-2011, 01:08 AM

Mark, the above suggestions may be good ones. {grasshopper back rest} but my choice would be the Utopia but I'm not sure you can put it on a stock solo seat. Email him and ask.
http://www.utpr.com/nomad1600.html
Glad you made it home alright. Having had chronic back pain for a number of yrs., I know how that can feel. Get better soon.

dale55 · 08-28-2011, 06:16 AM

Ditto on the grasshopper. I bought mine used from a guy on this forum and the mount did not fit. Lonnie (the owner of grasshopper) sent me another for free. Now thats customer service! :)

**ringadingh** · 08-28-2011, 06:38 AM

There are only a couple different choices available, Cruisercustomising sells another popular backrest. Ive seen some on Ebay as well.

**markclark57** · 08-28-2011, 09:53 AM

TC, my previous lack of interest was based on not caring for the "look" and not needing the support with a bit of "bad knee" makes it harder to get on.

The Utopia looks nice, but looks like it's only for 2 up seats. Sent them an E-mail to check.

I'm open to replacing the seat with one that has a back rest incorporated if I can get one that does well Solo.

We all like to get things for less. For me, quality and adjustable are more important than price.

**Top Cat** · 08-28-2011, 10:54 AM

Mark, I have a rest by the name of BackUp. It is a real nice rest and it folds down to let a passenger get on. It is also curved to support more of your back. It may be just what your lookin' for if you are having trouble getting your leg over the bike with a rest sticking up in the air.
They are pricey, I think when I bought mine they were $360.
It is like this only made for a Nomad.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...item483841c60a

Of course you could always slide the grasshopper out of the holder and get on the bike then slide it back into the holder.

Dave · 08-28-2011, 10:57 AM

I've been a Utopia fan for 3 bikes.

chucks1911 · 08-28-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by markclark57

TC, my previous lack of interest was based on not caring for the "look" and not needing the support with a bit of "bad knee" makes it harder to get on.

The Utopia looks nice, but looks like it's only for 2 up seats. Sent them an E-mail to check.

I'm open to replacing the seat with one that has a back rest incorporated if I can get one that does well Solo.

We all like to get things for less. For me, quality and adjustable are more important than price.

I have the Ultimate solo drivers seat with the built in adjustable backrest. It is great. in my sig pic.

**markclark57** · 08-28-2011, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chucks1911

Quote:

Originally Posted by markclark57

TC, my previous lack of interest was based on not caring for the "look" and not needing the support with a bit of "bad knee" makes it harder to get on.

The Utopia looks nice, but looks like it's only for 2 up seats. Sent them an E-mail to check.

I'm open to replacing the seat with one that has a back rest incorporated if I can get one that does well Solo.

We all like to get things for less. For me, quality and adjustable are more important than price.

I have the Ultimate solo drivers seat with the built in adjustable backrest. It is great. in my sig pic.

PM sent

cantridenuf · 08-28-2011, 05:20 PM

I love my Utopia, but it mounts in the base of the passenger pillion.

Netnorske · 08-28-2011, 06:18 PM

Mark,
Glad you made it home buddy. I was a bit worried when we left Lincoln City without talking with you guys that morning. The backrest thing is huge. Don just bought his right before the rally (Grasshopper) and he loves it. It's one of those things you don't miss until you have one, then you wonder how you ever got by without it.... ;)

. Hope you heal up quickly.

**markclark57** · 08-29-2011, 09:41 AM

Thank you for the input. Just ordered the Grasshopper.

**markclark57** · 09-03-2011, 10:37 PM

The Grasshopper's are on for both Bikes. Hey, we like them. . . Good job guys. :-)

08-27-2011, 11:06 PM	#1
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Backrest? An interesting thing happened on the way back from the Redwoods. . . I pulled a muscle in my back the day before leaving for the rally. Back pain shot most of the rides for me. So we decided to take the short cut inland for the ride home. It got too hot for leathers so I strapped them to the tour pack on my solo rack. The support from the added luggage on my back helped enough to get home OK. :-/ I've never thought much of the front seat back rest idea until now. So I'm looking for some input on backrest options for a 2006 Nomad with a stock solo seat. If it makes any difference, the pulled muscle is in the thorasic area. Thank you in advance for your advice. :-) __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-27-2011, 11:13 PM	#2
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Backrest? Grasshopper. Have one and works well. __________________ 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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08-27-2011, 11:43 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Backrest? You never thought about a drivers backrest before ??? There is a thread every 2 months about them. Everyone who has one loves them. You need to take a break from flipin houses every now and then and read KawaNOW more often. ;) Grasshopper drivers backrest. Good price and works. Not to mention he is great to work with. Oh, I guess I just mentioned it. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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08-28-2011, 01:08 AM	#4
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Backrest? Mark, the above suggestions may be good ones. {grasshopper back rest} but my choice would be the Utopia but I'm not sure you can put it on a stock solo seat. Email him and ask. http://www.utpr.com/nomad1600.html Glad you made it home alright. Having had chronic back pain for a number of yrs., I know how that can feel. Get better soon. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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08-28-2011, 06:16 AM	#5
dale55 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 353	Backrest? Ditto on the grasshopper. I bought mine used from a guy on this forum and the mount did not fit. Lonnie (the owner of grasshopper) sent me another for free. Now thats customer service! :) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-28-2011, 06:38 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Backrest? There are only a couple different choices available, Cruisercustomising sells another popular backrest. Ive seen some on Ebay as well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-28-2011, 09:53 AM	#7
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Backrest? TC, my previous lack of interest was based on not caring for the "look" and not needing the support with a bit of "bad knee" makes it harder to get on. The Utopia looks nice, but looks like it's only for 2 up seats. Sent them an E-mail to check. I'm open to replacing the seat with one that has a back rest incorporated if I can get one that does well Solo. We all like to get things for less. For me, quality and adjustable are more important than price. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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08-28-2011, 10:54 AM	#8
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Backrest? Mark, I have a rest by the name of BackUp. It is a real nice rest and it folds down to let a passenger get on. It is also curved to support more of your back. It may be just what your lookin' for if you are having trouble getting your leg over the bike with a rest sticking up in the air. They are pricey, I think when I bought mine they were $360. It is like this only made for a Nomad. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...item483841c60a Of course you could always slide the grasshopper out of the holder and get on the bike then slide it back into the holder. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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08-28-2011, 10:57 AM	#9
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Backrest? I've been a Utopia fan for 3 bikes.
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08-28-2011, 05:20 PM	#12
cantridenuf Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 258	Backrest? I love my Utopia, but it mounts in the base of the passenger pillion.
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08-28-2011, 06:18 PM	#13
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Backrest? Mark, Glad you made it home buddy. I was a bit worried when we left Lincoln City without talking with you guys that morning. The backrest thing is huge. Don just bought his right before the rally (Grasshopper) and he loves it. It's one of those things you don't miss until you have one, then you wonder how you ever got by without it.... ;) . Hope you heal up quickly. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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08-29-2011, 09:41 AM	#14
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Backrest? Thank you for the input. Just ordered the Grasshopper. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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09-03-2011, 10:37 PM	#15
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Backrest? The Grasshopper's are on for both Bikes. Hey, we like them. . . Good job guys. :-) __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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