Mississippi Posted May 3, 2018 Share #1 Posted May 3, 2018 For anyone wanting a driver's backrest Utopia backrests used my seat for R&D to make one, well have it back today , they will be self install and cost $235 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Posted May 3, 2018 Share #2 Posted May 3, 2018 Nice, I had a utopia back rest and seat on my 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour. Does this back rest flip forward so the passenger can get on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefGunner Posted May 3, 2018 Share #3 Posted May 3, 2018 For anyone wanting a driver's backrest Utopia backrests used my seat for R&D to make one, well have it back today , they will be self install and cost $235 Ok, I want one! I’ll have to have it re-pholstered to match but I’m willing. How do I get one? I wonder if the can make one heated like the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted May 3, 2018 Nice, I had a utopia back rest and seat on my 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour. Does this back rest flip forward so the passenger can get on? Yes just flips forward, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted May 3, 2018 I well post more pics after I get it on the. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefGunner Posted May 3, 2018 Share #6 Posted May 3, 2018 Yes just flips forward, I just emailed Utopia with my questions. Thanks for the info! Had one of these on my 91 Venture Royale & LOVED it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougS Posted May 3, 2018 Share #7 Posted May 3, 2018 Looks good. I’ve had Utopia backrests on a couple of other bikes and was very pleased with them. It doesn’t look like it will work with the Yamaha 8” backrest so if I get one of these i’ll need to go back to the stock backrest I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted May 3, 2018 Looks good. I’ve had Utopia backrests on a couple of other bikes and was very pleased with them. It doesn’t look like it will work with the Yamaha 8” backrest so if I get one of these i’ll need to go back to the stock backrest I guess... That is correct, won't work with the tall backrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielM Posted May 3, 2018 Share #9 Posted May 3, 2018 I just emailed Utopia with my questions. Thanks for the info! Had one of these on my 91 Venture Royale & LOVED it!I just emailed them as well. They are going to wonder why all the interest. Sent from my SM-G955U1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted May 3, 2018 I just emailed them as well. They are going to wonder why all the interest. Sent from my SM-G955U1 using Tapatalk They already know, told Bob at Utopia I knew of a lot of guys wanting a backrest, not sure if they have them ready yet but the hard part is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Posted May 3, 2018 Share #11 Posted May 3, 2018 I do have to curse you because I already bought the tall back rest if I knew you had this deal going I would have waited and just bought the utopia. I will try the tall Yamaha one and if it is not enough then I will spring for the utopia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefGunner Posted May 3, 2018 Share #12 Posted May 3, 2018 They already know, told Bob at Utopia I knew of a lot of guys wanting a backrest, not sure if they have them ready yet but the hard part is finished. Bob emailed me back and and said that your seat is being shipped today! He said that once it’s jnstalled and he gets some feedback that all is well, he will create the webpage for ordering for the SVTC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefGunner Posted May 3, 2018 Share #13 Posted May 3, 2018 I do have to curse you because I already bought the tall back rest if I knew you had this deal going I would have waited and just bought the utopia. I will try the tall Yamaha one and if it is not enough then I will spring for the utopia. How do you think I feel?! I’ve got that AND Custom upholstered! I’ll have to have the stock and the new one re-upholstered to match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted May 3, 2018 Bob emailed me back and and said that your seat is being shipped today! He said that once it’s jnstalled and he gets some feedback that all is well, he will create the webpage for ordering for the SVTC. My seat shipped Tuesday, it shows out for delivery today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefGunner Posted May 3, 2018 Share #15 Posted May 3, 2018 My seat shipped Tuesday, it shows out for delivery today Excellent! I’m sure it won’t be long before they’re available online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelthian Posted May 3, 2018 Share #16 Posted May 3, 2018 Yes just flips forward. Yes, but is it heated??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefGunner Posted May 3, 2018 Share #17 Posted May 3, 2018 Yes, but is it heated??? I asked Bob ay Utopia about that. He said they tried to bring heat to them back in 2006, but found too many compatibility issues as well as liability issues. So, no they don’t have heat nor are they intending on doing it. The stock bottom portion has heat of course, just not the Utopia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted May 3, 2018 Utopia backrest arrived today and is on bike, feels very good just have not rode yet, looks like rain coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted May 3, 2018 I do have to curse you because I already bought the tall back rest if I knew you had this deal going I would have waited and just bought the utopia. I will try the tall Yamaha one and if it is not enough then I will spring for the utopia. I have the tall one also, make you a deal on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefGunner Posted May 4, 2018 Share #20 Posted May 4, 2018 utopia backrest arrived today and is on bike, feels very good just have not rode yet, looks like rain coming suweeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Posted May 4, 2018 Share #21 Posted May 4, 2018 I have the tall one also, make you a deal on it To late I already bought the tall one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted May 4, 2018 Share #22 Posted May 4, 2018 Utopia products are always fantastic. They just get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share #23 Posted May 6, 2018 Well have about 200 miles on the new backrest and what a difference going tobe really nice on my14 day trip in June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted May 7, 2018 Just talked to Bob at utopia and gave him my review of the backrest, he said they will start making them for the Venture, the angle adjuster will move the backrest enough when you pull the butt stop part out to be comfortable, give the a call or email then about availability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Posted May 7, 2018 Share #25 Posted May 7, 2018 How does it install on the seat, do you have to drill any holes? Does it bolt to the under lying frame of the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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