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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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Would like to get some input on this particular backrest. I used to ride Goldwings and Utopia was the number one aftermarket backrest but I am not seeing them talked about much here after doing a couple of searches.

Any input on the Utopia on the newer models? (2009-up)
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Utopia's are a good product. The reason you don't see them talked about much here is that the majority here only use the Utopia for the cop bikes as they make a great unit for the cop solo seat.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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I have one for the cop seat and it's a very well made piece.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Hmm... interesting. I wonder how comfortable they are?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Had one on my 2006 Wing..it was fantastic. Quality and comfort was second to none. Just haven't seen one on an HD.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Hmm... I was debating between a backrest or Ohlin's... I'm thinking I'll try to butter up the wife and see if I can get both! I DID just get a new credit card... Hmm...
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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I have one on my Vulcan and love it and they are fantastic to work with.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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I have one on my 2010 ultra I like it because it will lay down so I can swing my leg over the seat.
 
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Made much better than HD backrest for sure.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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I have the Utopia Drivers Back Rest ....

It can mount lower than the HD one, fits the small of my back how I like it, my CVO stock seat is lower than the other FL bikes also, the HD one is way too tall for my bike. I have their 1/2" push the mount back option which makes it even more stretched out (further back). I also have the quick release pull out option, it just slides out. The utopia mount looks alot like the HD one but they are NOT intercahngable. Utopia uses a threaded screw for tilt adjustment which I can do on the fly by reaching around back, thought I hardly ever need re-adjustment. It works good, feels fine, looks pretty good ...

I have the Ohlins 3-#3 EXCELLENT
 
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