I agree, and if anyone is interested in having their back rest modified I used Thrasher Seats (thrasherseats@aol.com) to modify mine, as I posted above. He has done a lot of custom seat work over the years and I chose him based on recommendations from others. He can modify the back rest, and a seat if so desire, and make it any way you like such as thinner, wider, taller, choice of material, etc.

 

Had mine for a year or so. Love it!

 

I wanted it to be more stable and not go into the bracket all the way, which allows it to be more forward justified thus providing more support, so I used 3 thin zip ties on the bracket that mounts to the seat studs. Now the bracket with the back rest cannot slide all the way in. I also took a piece of a card, put electrical tape over it so it is black, and slide that in as well so it is not tight and stable.

 

so wait. im sorry but im confused. you put zip ties on which part ? any way we can get some pictures of exactly what you mean?

 

See the attached pics. I put 3 zip ties on the Grasshopper bracket that mounts on top of seat bracket so the back rest bracket only slides down part of the way, to give it the proper position against my back. I also uses a store discount card, which I cut to the right side and covered in electrical tape that I slid behind the zip ties. Finally, I put electrical tape over it all to cover the card. I am thinking I may have it tack welded in place to clean it up or drill and tap a hole and use a set screw to position it where I want it, which is not permanent like a tack weld.

 

Hey Bob, I think it looks awesome! Why would someone in their right mind spend $500 on a backrest when you can have one that does the exact same thing for $70. Buying the name...don't get me wrong, I bought a mustang deluxe touring seat for my Elecra Glide back when, I had it modified by Mean City Cycles and It was the best seat I had. I guess common since is not that common.

 

Dunno...mine is perfect from the factory. However, I bought the solo version. Tried it two up and it is too loose and puts me too far forward. Contacted Grasshopper (an actual person answered!) and they made me a deal for the two up version for $50! ����

 

So they make a back rest for the passenger as well? I only thought they had rider ones.


In regards to the position of the back rest, everyone is different and uses different seats. But if your back rest is too far back and not providing the support you desire there are ways to remedy it.

 

it looks great & I was holding off waiting for someone else to ask this, but I wonder if you would mind telling us how much work & $ this backrest ended up costing when all is said and done?

 

It depends on what you get done, but figure on between $50 and $100 for the work and not long for Mark (Thrasher Seats) to do the work albeit I had to ship it to him. Needless to say I had to buy the back rest so that cost has to be figured in. He had to make an entire new pad for me as there is nothing but the original bracket left, and I had him use 2 different materials. I would suggest emailing or calling him and discussing what you want - very easy going guy to work with. And remind him that did Bob Z.'s Grasshopper so he knows what is involved so it may save you money.