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Message started by mau2wu on 03/26/11 at 08:41:24

Title: backrest question
Post by mau2wu on 03/26/11 at 08:41:24

Is it possible to put a backrest from the older model ls650 (savage) onto the newer s40's? I have a 2006. I see lots of used backrests on ebay for the older models but not the s40s. I need a backrest because I am now taking my daughter to school and it seems a lot safer with a backrest. Thanks...... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BACKREST-PAD-MOUNTS-1996-04-SUZUKI-SAVAGE-LS650-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2c58e88b11QQitemZ190470195985QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Title: Re: backrest question
Post by runwyrlph on 03/26/11 at 09:23:37

you need the chrome side rails that go with it the newer s40 doesn't have the mounting holes - that ebay one you refence willbolt right on - i did the same with my '07

check the for sale section of this list

Title: Re: backrest question
Post by Boofer on 03/26/11 at 11:47:34

Be careful. I ordered some mounting holes but lost them when I opened the package. Must have rolled under the work bench. :D

Title: Re: backrest question
Post by MotoBuddha on 03/26/11 at 13:14:03

But they were left-handed holes anyway, so they wouldn't have worked.

Title: Re: backrest question
Post by mau2wu on 04/03/11 at 04:15:30

Thanks for the encouragement. I finally got a 2001 savage backrest on my 2006 s40. It fits great, bolts right on with the mounting hardware.

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2011%5C04%5C03%5Cbikepics-2180626-800.jpg
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2011%5C04%5C03%5Cbikepics-2180652-800.jpg

Title: Re: backrest question
Post by runwyrlph on 04/05/11 at 08:34:18

looks good

- i've got the same back seat on my pedal bike as you do, too! :)

Title: Re: backrest question
Post by prechermike on 04/05/11 at 08:47:29

7B636C73787279657D7F160 wrote:

Hey, you need a back time more than a backrest!

Title: Re: backrest question
Post by mscepu101 on 04/05/11 at 15:40:50

I am thinking about wrapping my pipes. Did you do it yourself and was it difficult?

Do you have an additional picture?

Title: Re: backrest question
Post by mau2wu on 04/08/11 at 05:50:35

Here are a couple photos of the header wrap. I got 25' which was enough to wrap the pipe up until it meets the muffler. The wrap came with steel zip ties. I have it mainly for safety so I don't burn myself or my kids. I think it would look neat to have a straight pipe out the back with the whole thing wrapped.

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2011%5C04%5C08%5Cbikepics-2184064-800.jpg
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2011%5C04%5C08%5Cbikepics-2184066-800.jpg

Title: Re: backrest question
Post by mscepu101 on 04/08/11 at 18:02:45

Nice Job!

I have the same concern about the kids! I would like to do the same but I do not want to remove the pipe to apply the tape and if it does not meet my satisfaction I want to be able to remove it without damage to the pipes.