Grasshopper back rest.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: South Carolina
grasshopper backrest
Recently purchased one of these from their e-bay store with studs to match my Heritage. I'm 255 lbs. and I don't think flexing is a problem. Quality is good and I have no problems with the materials used in construction.
I looked at a lot of different backrest at bike nights and other local poker runs and the such. I haven't seen any other backrest in this price range that can compare. Not saying they aren't out there, I just haven't run across one.
I'm not the guy to pay more money than I have to just for a brand name. I think the Grasshopper is a good deal!
I looked at a lot of different backrest at bike nights and other local poker runs and the such. I haven't seen any other backrest in this price range that can compare. Not saying they aren't out there, I just haven't run across one.
I'm not the guy to pay more money than I have to just for a brand name. I think the Grasshopper is a good deal!
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
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.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Marineland Florida
If anyone is interested having their Grasshopper modified send me a message, if you like the way mine turned out. Long story short, I have 3 seats now, a Drag Specialties with a backrest and 2 Fat Boy Lo seats I can use the Grasshopper with; one of those seats is also modified with gel. I have been debating which one I want to use and am leaning toward the DS and if I keep it I will sell the 2 other seats and the modified Grasshopper. I plan to try them all out again this weekend and decide for sure.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Woodland Hills, CA
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.
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.
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