AL GUY Posted April 30, 2008 Share #1 Posted April 30, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted April 30, 2008 Share #2 Posted April 30, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL GUY Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted April 30, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfromhull Posted April 30, 2008 Share #4 Posted April 30, 2008 Nice job on the trunk mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted April 30, 2008 Share #5 Posted April 30, 2008 Nice work, but doesn't look like much room left for a passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL GUY Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted April 30, 2008 Takes about 5 seconds and no tools to remove it if you carry a passenger. Use the passenger as a temporary backrest. AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calperin Posted April 30, 2008 Share #7 Posted April 30, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL GUY Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted April 30, 2008 I'll post some closeups tonight. It clips on over the bolt that holds the saddlebag guard. AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calperin Posted April 30, 2008 Share #9 Posted April 30, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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