videoarizona Posted January 20, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 20, 2015 Any ideas...my dealer is still shaking head...no help. TIA, david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted January 20, 2015 Share #2 Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Roll up a sleeping bag, lay it down so the end of the bedroll is against your back, toss a bungy over the bag into the rider hand holds.. Sit down and press on the bedroll until it conforms.. Have ridden THOUSANDS of miles like that.. David,, I may have an extra 1st Gen MK1 backrest,, not sure if its workable on the 89 MK2,, I have an 87 MK2 I will look at and see if they are adaptable... Edited January 20, 2015 by cowpuc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted January 21, 2015 Share #3 Posted January 21, 2015 I added an Utopia backrest to the '86 and loved it! I got the removable backrest which was great for when Jan joined me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted January 21, 2015 Share #4 Posted January 21, 2015 The OEM is nice, But it is not designed to be used with a passenger. The aftermarket ones can be used with a passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted January 21, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 21, 2015 Dave, I have a Markland backrest in black for sale. It is almost new in appearance and made to fit a MKII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted January 22, 2015 Share #6 Posted January 22, 2015 I sent VideoAz a PM today that I had checked both the 87 and Tweeks (83) and found they are completely different in backrest application.. I described exactly what the pictures above show - a slide in type for the 87.. Now I look at these pics and gotta ask,, would the MK1 rest bolt up to the area where the mounts on the pics above show if we could come up with a set of mounts for the Mk1??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted January 22, 2015 Share #7 Posted January 22, 2015 David, I have an OEM on my 87 that you could try out for a while and see how it works for you. I am currently TDY in New Mexico but when I get back I can take it off and you can try it out. I have the same one on my 89 and I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Thanks, Bill. Will take you up on your kind offer when you get a chance. This will give me an idea if I like the OEM...and how to install. Then I can take a closer look at the other two backrests you guys have offered up. Thanks! Edited January 22, 2015 by videoarizona add info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted January 22, 2015 Share #9 Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I have an OEM on my 87 ... There is a VentureLine backrest, sold by Yamaha as an accessory. Is that what you mean by 'OEM'? Here is the VentureLine on my 1991. Edited January 22, 2015 by Prairiehammer clarification of OEM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted January 22, 2015 Yes, that's it. How does that attach? Is there a hole that's covered on the seat frame? I don't see any way to attach anything to the side rail, the seat or the frame. Guess I'll wait until KIC's TDY is over and he's had some time with family before zipping up to Tucson to see first hand... Thanks, Kevin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted January 22, 2015 Share #11 Posted January 22, 2015 Yes, that's it. How does that attach? Is there a hole that's covered on the seat frame? I don't see any way to attach anything to the side rail, the seat or the frame. Guess I'll wait until KIC's TDY is over and he's had some time with family before zipping up to Tucson to see first hand... Thanks, Kevin... Both the Markland and the VentureLine mount the same way on the MKII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted January 22, 2015 Share #12 Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Yes, that is the same one I have on the 87 and 89. It is real easy on, easy off. I take it off when my wife is riding around town with me so she can get on & off easier..she can get on & off with it on, just easier with it off. It is also adjustable for personal comfort. Got a surprise this morning with the weatherman's " slight chance of rain" David, I might shoot home for the weekend..not sure, depends on the case load on Friday.. Edited January 22, 2015 by KIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted January 22, 2015 Share #13 Posted January 22, 2015 There is one on ebay now but the attachment brackets are not included it appears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsutley Posted January 22, 2015 Share #14 Posted January 22, 2015 I have an OEM backrest available. with mounting brackets. I also have an aftermarket seat with an integral backrest available. Both are for the 86 to 93 models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted January 22, 2015 David, I might shoot home for the weekend..not sure, depends on the case load on Friday.. [ATTACH=CONFIG]96582[/ATTACH] Snow! Yikes! - I don't want to take time away from family...but Let me know if you want company on Saturday/Sunday. I'll either drive up or take one of the bikes.... 602.418.5814 Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted January 22, 2015 I have an OEM backrest available. with mounting brackets. I also have an aftermarket seat with an integral backrest available. Both are for the 86 to 93 models. Les, Let me see what the OEM is like.....then I'll ask for pics of your seat and backrest. Never hurts to look around...!!thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted January 23, 2015 Share #17 Posted January 23, 2015 Yes, that is the same one I have on the 87 and 89. It is real easy on, easy off. I take it off when my wife is riding around town with me so she can get on & off easier..she can get on & off with it on, just easier with it off. It is also adjustable for personal comfort. Got a surprise this morning with the weatherman's " slight chance of rain" David, I might shoot home for the weekend..not sure, depends on the case load on Friday.. [ATTACH=CONFIG]96582[/ATTACH] Now that is a purdy picture........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted January 23, 2015 Share #18 Posted January 23, 2015 Now that is a purdy picture........ That Fool,, he has one devious sense of humor!! Makes me chuckle though,, unless its MY yard he's contaminating!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted January 23, 2015 Share #19 Posted January 23, 2015 Now that is a purdy picture........ I presume you are referring to the garbage truck in the background... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted January 28, 2015 Share #20 Posted January 28, 2015 David, I am back in town for several weeks before I go TDY to Virginia/DC for a month. I'll try to get the back rest off of the 87 on Friday. ( It's stored at my dad's house across town) Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share #21 Posted January 29, 2015 Bill, Let me know best time to come up and visit! Thanks, d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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