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Message started by lacon on 12/09/12 at 13:48:45

Title: Rider's backrest?
Post by lacon on 12/09/12 at 13:48:45

I have one on another bike & really miss not having one on the S40. (2006 with the single seat & no passenger backrest)
I'm 69 & my back is just not what it used to be.
How about info &/or photos from those who have adapted something that works? Or links to manufacturers? Or maybe adapting a seat with a backrest from a different bike?
Also, anybody tried something temporary that could be strapped on just for a 200-300 mile ride & left off for around town riding?

Title: Re: Rider's backrest?
Post by Greg on 12/09/12 at 14:13:06

I played with adapting stuff. I finally purchased one from Protac. He made me custom mounts as I am a large around the middle rider. Let him know your concerns about your height and he will make it work.

http://www.protac.net/

http://files.thebenics.com/bike/backrest/back%20rest%202.jpg

Title: Re: Rider's backrest?
Post by Boofer on 12/10/12 at 04:27:30

Something like a stuffed duffel bag held down by a bungee net can give some relief even if not winning any beauty contests. :)

Title: Re: Rider's backrest?
Post by Paraquat on 12/11/12 at 11:07:01

I haven't decided what I like about bikes like that. With the "tombstone" on back and a sleeping bag rolled up. Some can pull it off and some can't.
Anyway, the only person I know with a driver's back rest is Greg and he already posted.

--Steve