Driver Backrest by Utopia

[x-winger]

Hello,<br />
I'm a new member to this forum. I've been lurking some since I bought a new Tri Glide in October. I previously owned 3 Gold Wings and some other brand bikes. My very first ride was a Cushman Eagle scooter when I was 10 years old. The TG is my first Harley.<br />
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I'm considering buying a driver backrest made by Utopia. <br />
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<a href="http://www.utpr.com/spyderrt.html" target="_blank">Utopia Products - Motorcycle Driver Backrest - Motorcycle Seat</a><br />
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Would appreciate comments by anyone who has installed a Utopia on a Tri Glide. If I buy the Utopia backrest, I plan to get the "Quick Out" option which permits easy removal of the backrest.<br />
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Looking forward to your comments.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Ed

 

[Cougar]

All I can say is that I have loved mine on my RSV for the past 6 years :Coffee:
good choice ThumbUp

 

[leo3wheel]

Have one on our RSV, and it works well. Rode to Key West and Arkansas with it, and it really saved my back. There is a pitch adjustment bolt that can be a little tricky if bolt comes close to frame edge. I just adjusted to avoid that condition. Other than that, it works great!

 

[jfingalls]

Greatest investment that I have made; no more back aches on long trips. I love it! Wifey still comfy behind me, she loves it too!

 

[skuuter]

Utopia Backrests work really well...I had one on a 600 Silver Wing Scooter once. Mitzie leaned back against the Back Pad on the GIVI Trunk and I could use the Utopia Back Rest......GREAT for Long, All Day Trips...sometimes 600+ miles comfortably...a little "aggravating" to install, but well worth the effort.....ThumbUp :10:

 

[orange winger2]

I own 2 bikes and 2 trikes, ride too long and too far not to have one on each bike. The first seat was hardest. Hardest part is cutting a perfectly good seat to install.<img src="images/smilies/gah.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Gah" class="inlineimg" /> Took it to my mechanic to do. He laughed and took great pleasure cutting my bike seat. I have had them installed on all the bikes. I still let the mechanic do the install. The Boss drives one of the trikes and she wouldn't be the driver if it wasn't for the back rest (bad back) and of course we all know IF Boss isn't happy and so on and on and on<img src="images/smilies/grin.gif" border="0" alt="" title="big grin" class="inlineimg" />

 

[skuuter]

Utopia Backrests work really well...I had one on a 600 Silver Wing Scooter once. Mitzie leaned back against the Back Pad on the GIVI Trunk and I could use the Utopia Back Rest......GREAT for Long, All Day Trips...sometimes 600+ miles comfortably...a little "aggravating" to install, but well worth the effort.....ThumbUp :10:

...and WELCOME to TRIKE TALK.....ThumbUp

 

[x-winger]

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[White Knight 04]

Welcome to our group !!!

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard glad you joined us.

 

[icedad]

Welcome X-Winger to Trike Talk. Glad you came out.

 

[robval87]

Can't say enough good thing's about the Utopia Back Rest. It's a little Terrifying cutting into your seat (if heated pay attention to wires, don't want to cut any), I never take it off. Wife loves that it folds forward as she mounts and dismounts the trike. Best add on I ever added. Great craftsmanship, solid item, well forth the money...