mwood7800 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I see alot of these aftermarket backrest for the rt on ebay, Has anyone tried one yet? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fully-Adjustable-Drivers-Backrest-BMW-R1200RT-Spade-/330872672043?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d098c4f2b&vxp=mtr Link to comment
mig Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I bought mine used with one. liked it very much but was a pain to throw a leg over. Removed it after about a year. If I were to go on a long tour i would put it back on. my 2 cents Link to comment
tallman Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 No. New design to me, price is right. But, not comfortable with the design if you carry pillion. Protrusion seems like it could casue a passenger injury . Just my .o1 and worth half that... Link to comment
w2ge Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I rode a friends RT for maybe 40 miles with a backrest.. HATED IT. Couldn't wait to swap bikes. It forced me way to forward, maybe the way it was adjusted???? Link to comment
Ponch Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Considering that when I sit on the RT, my ass/tailbone is on the edge of the rear seat, a back rest like that would a problem if not painful. I'd pass. Link to comment
DiggerJim Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I see alot of these aftermarket backrest for the rt on ebay, Has anyone tried one yet? Looks like a knock-off of the Bakup back rest. If it operates the same (and it looks like it has the proper springs to do so) then it folds forward by placing a hand on it which allows you to easily throw a leg over (although not necessary - I don't push it down much because I can swing my leg over it without a problem). I like my Bakup backrest. I like being able to lean back on the highway and it doesn't get in the way when I'm riding a little more spiritedly. It's also necessary I think to get any real use out of highway pegs like the Elfs or the Mick-O-Pegs. If you don't have something to lean back against you can't get as good leg extension. YMMV Link to comment
areyouolsen Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 My Bakup rest is AMAZING - wouldn't do without it on day-long rides. It folds forward, but I can swing my leg into the saddle without doing so. When the wife rides, she feels more secure, somewhat like a saddle-horn. I echo DiggerJim with the highway pegs, as well. Link to comment
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