Rinkydink Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 I'm in the market for a backrest for my SO. We don't always need the topcase. Are the backrests I see for RTs easy on-easy off? I would appreciate any pros and cons. Thanks
Yeeha! Stephen Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 Not cheap & not easy off, but I did this... Backrest Here
Smitty29832 Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 I purchased the Cee Bailey's passenger backrest for my '04 RT. The wife really likes it. It has a wide pad and is fully adjustable (vertically and horizontally). It attaches to the RT rack with 6 bolts. http://www.ceebaileys.com/bakup/index.html
Rinkydink Posted February 9, 2005 Author Posted February 9, 2005 Hey Smitty, how much hassle is it if you want to go with topbox instead, 10-15 minutes? Thanx
Smitty29832 Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 I don't own a top box so I'm not really sure. This Bakup passenger backrest isn't what I'd call an easy on/easy off since it mounts using 6 bolts but I don't plan on taking it on and off anyway. I can still use the rack behind it for mounting additional luggage if I need to.
Fireman Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 I have this setup it can be taken off in a minute to use the trunk. Not cheap but well put together.
Rinkydink Posted February 10, 2005 Author Posted February 10, 2005 Thanks guys, since we need the topcase for long tours I guess I'm going to have to do some more research on this topic. I do need to be able to switch back and forth between the two.
gezerbike Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 Don't want to hijack this thread , but I have a Reynolds backrest for an RT that I was going to take to the Rockford Flea market in April. No modifications to bike, attaches with just 2 bolts to luggage and goes on and off in literally several minutes. Was going to ask $ 100 for it...it is excellent condition....send me your e-mail and I will send a few pics....resolution to large for posting here. Mike
JP Irie Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 Fireman- whos's setup is that- it seems to be the best of both worlds- does it remove using hardware or is it locked on? Hard to tell from the picture- Thanks-
harpoon47 Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 BestRest Products http://www.bestrestproducts.com/celestia/home/
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