BuckShot Posted July 19, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 19, 2008 My friend of 30 yrs just traded his wing for a new venture. Is there a bolt on backrest like the old Markland available. The only ones he can find are the one's that you have to buy a new seat with a gap in it for the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted July 19, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 19, 2008 Utopia or Diamond R make backrests that should fit. http://www.diamondraccessories.com/yamaha/proddisplay.php?name=RSV%20Overstuffed%20Backrest http://www.utpr.com/rsv.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rhino Posted July 20, 2008 Share #3 Posted July 20, 2008 Utopia or Diamond R make backrests that should fit. http://www.diamondraccessories.com/yamaha/proddisplay.php?name=RSV%20Overstuffed%20Backrest http://www.utpr.com/rsv.html I will be putting up my '00 RSV MM up for sale soon. For the past year or a bit more I've been using a black seat set off a Midnight RSV and have an almost new Utopia black backrest with studs that I will sell for $100 + shipping. If interested email through profile, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman Posted July 20, 2008 Share #4 Posted July 20, 2008 You have mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted July 20, 2008 Thanks everyone. Much appreciated. Now maybe he will quite whinning:rotf:He just needs to get a computer now. Tired of doing his searches. Gil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkt69 Posted August 7, 2008 Share #6 Posted August 7, 2008 Utopia or Diamond R make backrests that should fit. http://www.diamondraccessories.com/yamaha/proddisplay.php?name=RSV%20Overstuffed%20Backrest http://www.utpr.com/rsv.html Does anyone have any opinions on one being better than the other? Reason I ask is the utopia is cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstarjac Posted August 7, 2008 Share #7 Posted August 7, 2008 I've got Utopias on both my bikes and love em. Worth every penny. I've got no experience with the Diamond R.-Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted August 7, 2008 Share #8 Posted August 7, 2008 I have no first hand info on this, but I researched both and found one post that said if your are tall (and I am), the Utopia will not set back far enough for you. So I ordered the standard Diamond R. Don't have it yet. I never wanted a back rest on my RSV, but after the last 8 day, 4,000 mile trip, my back hurt for a week. Can't say for sure it was the bike ride that did it, but thought I'd at least try a rest anyway. Trouble is, I hate the way any of them look. Oh well ... Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whozleft Posted August 7, 2008 Share #9 Posted August 7, 2008 Gary N has a Utopia in our classified section for 150.00. That's what I have on my bike and have had one on a Goldwing also. It's a nice piece of equipment. And NO, I am not getting a commision for mentioning Gary's ad. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted August 7, 2008 Share #10 Posted August 7, 2008 I got a Diamond R. At the time the Utopia required drilling. I don't really know if they still do. The Diamond R bolts on where the passenger seat bolts on. Longer bolts were supplied with the back rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstarjac Posted August 7, 2008 Share #11 Posted August 7, 2008 I got a Diamond R. At the time the Utopia required drilling. I don't really know if they still do. The Diamond R bolts on where the passenger seat bolts on. Longer bolts were supplied with the back rest. You have to enlarge 2 holes that are already there so it's not too scary. You should put a block of wood behind where your drilling so you don't gouge the fender when you go thru.-Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 7, 2008 Share #12 Posted August 7, 2008 I just bought the Diamond R backrest and can't recommend them highly enough. The quality is outstanding and Allan & Patti are great folks to deal with. They are members here and donate LOTS of freebies to our rallys. The Utopia is nice, but as mentioned there is a bit or hole drilling, the Diamond R is a bolt on deal that you can have on in 5 minutes. I try to support our vendors as much as I can and hope that others here will do so also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponch Posted August 7, 2008 Share #13 Posted August 7, 2008 Bought a Diamond R back rest last year. Love it. I did have trouble with one of the nuts stripping out, though. I re-drilled both to the next larger size (10 mm, I think) used some larger bolts to match and all is well. Ponch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indydog Posted August 7, 2008 Share #14 Posted August 7, 2008 Ordered mine on a Friday and had it on Monday. 15 minute install......I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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