54chevybelair Posted March 25, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 25, 2011 i was planning on installing armrest for my wife on our 2004 rsv, but i have the oportunity to by a yamaha made wrap around back rest. it appears to replace the original backrest. what is your passengers opinions would they rather have the backrest or armrest. our last bike was a gl1500 with armrest and my wife enjoyed that. the wrap around backrest has been discontinued but some still have it in stock. what would my wife be most comfortable with. thanks for your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted March 25, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 25, 2011 I have never seen a "Yamaha" wrap around back rest. I have for my wife a set of Diamond R arm rests and she is good with those. The stock bike comes with a Yamaha wrap around back rest albeit nothing like a GW or HD Ultra. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54chevybelair Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted March 25, 2011 this is what i found. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/image_3178_200.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted March 25, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 25, 2011 I believe you're referring to a Corbin seat. Corbin made many factory yamaha seats. I don't believe the Corbin backrest will be the same as a true armrest setup. Also, the armrest will swing out of the way while trying to mount or dismount the motorcycle. http://img.alibaba.com/photo/262408724/motorcycle_Seat_Dual_Touring_saddle_for_Royal_Star_Venture.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solodadof2 Posted March 25, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 25, 2011 I do not think those will be comfortable compared to armrest I would see if someone close to you had one of these and see how the wife likes it, if the dealer has it they may be willing to let you put it on and see if the wife likes it before you actually buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latchkey Posted March 25, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 25, 2011 i made my own out of 1500 goldwing armrest i got off ebay. if you can weld its a easy job to do and works great. better then a few hundred for D-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted March 25, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 25, 2011 i made my own out of 1500 goldwing armrest i got off ebay. if you can weld its a easy job to do and works great. better then a few hundred for D-R hummm... interesting...any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted March 25, 2011 Share #8 Posted March 25, 2011 I have that Corbin backrest on my '99 and my wife really likes it. No, it is not the same as true armrests but she can lean back and rest her elbows on it. I agree that trying one would be best but I really like ours and so does Eileen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latchkey Posted March 26, 2011 Share #9 Posted March 26, 2011 ken, look at my profile pics and you will see them on bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Posted July 25, 2013 Share #10 Posted July 25, 2013 :cool10:Hey guys, I'm new at this . Just got my 1st venture yesterday, how many links are there for rear arm rest ,sure would like to get a resonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 25, 2013 Share #11 Posted July 25, 2013 My wife has the Corbin backrest pictured above & loves it. If you want armrests, you need to talk to Carbon One. He's a member here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted July 25, 2013 Share #12 Posted July 25, 2013 i was planning on installing armrest for my wife on our 2004 rsv, but i have the oportunity to by a yamaha made wrap around back rest. it appears to replace the original backrest. what is your passengers opinions would they rather have the backrest or armrest. our last bike was a gl1500 with armrest and my wife enjoyed that. the wrap around backrest has been discontinued but some still have it in stock. what would my wife be most comfortable with. thanks for your opinion. Get in touch with Larry carbon one on the site he will set you up and you will be pleased. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted July 25, 2013 Share #13 Posted July 25, 2013 i made my own out of 1500 goldwing armrest i got off ebay. if you can weld its a easy job to do and works great. better then a few hundred for D-R U have pictures?? or closer pictures of your brackets?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted July 25, 2013 Share #14 Posted July 25, 2013 this is what i found. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/image_3178_200.jpg Looks like a standard non-pillowtop passengers back rest. Won't give the same level of support as a set of arm rests from Carbon one. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted July 25, 2013 Share #15 Posted July 25, 2013 this is what i found. The back rest came in a set with the seat, and was made by Corbin and marketed thru VentureLine. Ergo the Star Logos. I just picked up a set out here in Ca. Mounted the seat but kept the OEM pillow top on for now... I suspect that this was quite common and the reason the back rests can be found solo. And Corbin no longer offers the back rest... Man this is an old post.... Make note.... Pay more attention to the dates.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted July 25, 2013 Share #16 Posted July 25, 2013 Man this is an old post.... Make note.... Pay more attention to the dates.... Seems like it was just yesterday. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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