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Title: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by starmom on 05/25/06 at 19:27:04 I have a 06 S 40. is it difficult to install? how does it attach? Its not obvious to me......... Would I need special tools? any idea how much they are? thanks Sue |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by keith behrnes on 05/25/06 at 19:39:25 I have an 03 LS650, I would like to trade my back rest,side rails bolts, and every thing it takes to add one to an S40, for the side rails, bolts and all from a S40 |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by starmom on 05/25/06 at 19:41:59 why? |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by keith behrnes on 05/25/06 at 19:46:37 I ride solo on this bike |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by thumperclone on 05/25/06 at 20:31:00 starmom wrote:
did the job on my o6.. things i'd do different 1) have a helper to hold side rail as you align bolts=less fender scratches 2) build the lift thingy and use it easier if bike is vertical but insure it is STABLE!! 3)put rubbers on bottom of backrest arms b4 you and helper (one on each side) spread them apart slightly as you slide them into side rails. otherwise a lil gruntin and beachin and couple of brews (like havin an old vw beetle love it or hate it) no big deal!!!get a install quote from your loco stealership....if you can turn a wrench you CAN DO!!good luck and let us know how it goes...p.s. do a search on this topic theres at least one on here if i remember.. also can p.m. me if you hit a snag.. |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by bikingb on 05/26/06 at 03:50:24 I got one as a part of the deal on the trade for the ninja. The dealership guys had a hard time putting it on. |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by necropsy on 05/26/06 at 05:05:23 I just put one on last month. a peice of cake. Bought the backrest/siderails at oneidasuzuki.com. Best deal for a new one made specifically for the S40. |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by starmom on 05/27/06 at 16:51:16 Hey Thanks for you advice..... Will take it all to heart... Bought the parts from the "stealership" and my hubby and I will work together. Mainly I want his advice and some help, but "I" want to do most of it........Ive always been mechanical , no long nails to worry about breakin or anything....... The parts are made specifically for the S40. Let you know how it goes.... Sue |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by pgolden on 05/27/06 at 20:21:39 We need pictures when you finish. The Suzuki Luggage rack looks nice and comes in handy. |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by 911radioman on 05/27/06 at 21:21:30 Definitely pictures! I need to pick up a rack for my bike as well. |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by starmom on 05/28/06 at 12:01:48 http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/597384/ This is my suzi with the backrest/rack on. |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by starmom on 05/28/06 at 12:04:35 http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/597380/ This is my suzi before was harder than I thought, needed my hubby for knowlege base and strength....... not as young as I used to be LOL did alot to help....... Oh well, its the effort that counts! Sue |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by Keith_B on 05/28/06 at 13:44:39 Hi Starmom When you add the back rest do you replace the OEM side rails? |
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Title: Re: is it difficult to add backrest/rack? Post by starmom on 05/28/06 at 14:13:11 if you mean the rails that hold the turn signals and light and wirining............Yes its part of the kit. Looks sweet doesnt it? |
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