driver back rest to fit my stock seat? - Page 2

**Top Cat** · 05-16-2015, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

I didn't even know there was a back rest that could fit a stock seat. I could be interested in one.

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Originally Posted by mick56

All that smoking Peyote and sleeping out in the bush on an Elk skin, finally getting to you then nipper

Yeah, you really need to surf the internet more Mac

cactusjack · 05-17-2015, 12:21 PM

I have heard the grasshopper unit is not very adjustable. I have installed a Mustang seat with driver backrest on my last 3 bikes. It was money well spent.

BEERz · 05-17-2015, 12:32 PM

Mustang seats are to over priced...i like my stock seat alot why pay over 500 for a mustang just for the back rest...ill do the 85 from grasshopper.. lol...why would i need to adjust it im not gonna get any taller

VulcanJeff · 05-17-2015, 05:59 PM

Adjustability...well, I heard one person (on facebook?) mention he was a little bummed that the 'rest he bought sort of pushed him forward a little more than his liking. I guess it depends on what sort of slouch/posture a person likes. I can see how lack of adjutability would be a hindrance. There is one on eBay for about 150 shipped is adjustable. It has my attention but when I finally get spare funds to throw down, I dunno if I will want to swing that kind of money.

macmac · 05-17-2015, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mick56

All that smoking Peyote and sleeping out in the bush on an Elk skin, finally getting to you then nipper

Well after all I am 65 million years old. What's yer excuse ?

You probably don't know what in jumpin' blue blazes I am tawkin' about as you have no real mt's on yer island, so search "Old Man in the Mountains" Then compare the findings to my likeness below.

BEERz · 05-17-2015, 06:12 PM

Im going with the grass hopper for now...saving up for a faring anyone know where a good price on one is

mick56 · 05-17-2015, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

Well after all I am 65 million years old. What's yer excuse ?

You probably don't know what in jumpin' blue blazes I am tawkin' about as you have no real mt's on yer island, so search "Old Man in the Mountains" Then compare the findings to my likeness below.

This about all we can muster. http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.u...ithfwx-450.jpg

macmac · 05-18-2015, 10:35 AM

I'ld be interested in a detail photo of the back rest bracket, in case I get around to making one, or something like like it.

Yeah Mick that's the one. It's my job now. No heavy lifting and no thinking.

**Top Cat** · 05-18-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by macmac

I'ld be interested in a detail photo of the back rest bracket, in case I get around to making one, or something like like it.

Yeah Mick that's the one. It's my job now. No heavy lifting and no thinking.

Mac, if you want a bracket I have an extra one I can send you.

**HwyRider** · 05-18-2015, 11:16 AM

Bill look at the 10th post down in this link.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=39218

mick56 · 05-18-2015, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

I'ld be interested in a detail photo of the back rest bracket, in case I get around to making one, or something like like it.

Yeah Mick that's the one. It's my job now. No heavy lifting and no thinking.

Here's something for you look through while you are not doing any of the above.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pi...CAQsAQ&dpr=1.1

**JD Hog** · 05-18-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mick56

This about all we can muster. http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.u...ithfwx-450.jpg

That's a great video about the history of Old Man in the mountains

macmac · 05-18-2015, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

Bill look at the 10th post down in this link.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=39218

Thanks, makes perfect sense. Wasn't interested before now. I think I can get a woman's purse and stuff it to make that LOL

gary-o · 05-18-2015, 08:44 PM

I've had one for a few years now. Excellent addition.

MikeW · 05-18-2015, 09:13 PM

I currently have a grasshopper back rest, I dont use it often but when I do its nice that it takes 10 seconds to take out of the saddle bag and install or when my wife who is 5 ft nothing goes to climb on, it takes 10 seconds to remove so she doesnt have to try and swing over it. I originally had a rather fancy and expensive kawasaki fire and steel......or whatever it's called, it folded down for passenger, sure looked good but was uncomfortable as all hell.

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05-18-2015, 10:35 AM	#23
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	I'ld be interested in a detail photo of the back rest bracket, in case I get around to making one, or something like like it. Yeah Mick that's the one. It's my job now. No heavy lifting and no thinking. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-18-2015, 11:16 AM	#25
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05-17-2015, 12:32 PM	#18
BEERz Jr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 7	Mustang seats are to over priced...i like my stock seat alot why pay over 500 for a mustang just for the back rest...ill do the 85 from grasshopper.. lol...why would i need to adjust it im not gonna get any taller
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05-17-2015, 05:59 PM	#19
VulcanJeff Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 309	Adjustability...well, I heard one person (on facebook?) mention he was a little bummed that the 'rest he bought sort of pushed him forward a little more than his liking. I guess it depends on what sort of slouch/posture a person likes. I can see how lack of adjutability would be a hindrance. There is one on eBay for about 150 shipped is adjustable. It has my attention but when I finally get spare funds to throw down, I dunno if I will want to swing that kind of money.
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05-17-2015, 06:12 PM	#21
BEERz Jr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 7	Im going with the grass hopper for now...saving up for a faring anyone know where a good price on one is
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05-18-2015, 08:44 PM	#29
gary-o Jr. Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newfoundland Canada Posts: 19	I've had one for a few years now. Excellent addition.
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05-18-2015, 09:13 PM	#30
MikeW Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 57	I currently have a grasshopper back rest, I dont use it often but when I do its nice that it takes 10 seconds to take out of the saddle bag and install or when my wife who is 5 ft nothing goes to climb on, it takes 10 seconds to remove so she doesnt have to try and swing over it. I originally had a rather fancy and expensive kawasaki fire and steel......or whatever it's called, it folded down for passenger, sure looked good but was uncomfortable as all hell.
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