New Driver Backrest Using OEM Parts

[AL GUY]

Here's a pic of a stock RSTD passenger backrest converted to a removable driver backrest. The mounting brackets left over can then be used as a removable trunk mount.

[eagleeye]

Al,

Now, that is one inovative idea. I'll have to look into that.

I assume that I'll have to chop up my clip on backrest, huh?

 

Thanks,

Steve

[AL GUY]

You have to carefully grind out the welds that fasten the backrest post to the uprights. You can use the leftover brackets to make a very nice looking and sturdy trunk mount.

 

AL

[tomfromhull]

Nice job on the trunk mount.

[BMW]

Nice work, but doesn't look like much room left for a passenger.

[AL GUY]

Takes about 5 seconds and no tools to remove it if you carry a passenger. Use the passenger as a temporary backrest.

 

AL

[calperin]

Hey it looks nice. What about to install a second backrest. I mean, I have one for the passenger, but I don't want to take it off. Just add another one for me.

 

What it takes to hold it. I cannot see very well the mounting system you made.

 

Any chance to post 1 or 2 pictures without the seat?

 

Thanks

 

Carlos

[AL GUY]

I'll post some closeups tonight. It clips on over the bolt that holds the saddlebag guard.

 

AL

[calperin]

Ah,

 

Now I got it. I have a 1997 with different kind of saddlebags. However still I have the saddlebags bars. I need to check when I back home.

 

Thanks