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« on: June 02, 2011, 07:18:32 AM » |
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ok ! here is the problem. i just bought the Utopia back rest and installed it to my tourer . it has scoooted my ass forward and now i feel like a giant riding a piss ant ! is there a simple mod i can do to it to get my leg room to increase. NOTE: im 6'4" so back support is a must and so is the leg room.
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« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2011, 07:24:09 AM » |
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Look at the support of the back rest itself. There is a bolt and nut adjuster back there. It's in the vertical upright. The back rest pivots and under that is your adjuster. Hope this helps. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2011, 07:24:53 AM » |
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Have you set the adjustment to move it toward the rear? I am also 6" 4. Best backrest for us!
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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2011, 07:25:45 AM » |
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Personally, I would contact Utopia - someone recently had an issue with it working with an aftermarket seat, and they modified it to work, and that person said they are great to work with. When I got mine, I had a few questions, and they answered them, and made me feel like family. If that doesn't work, I can look at mine, and see if I can figure out a way to mod it, to work. I have a pretty extensive shop, and can do just about anything (except powder coat - mama won't let me use her oven!!  ). Let me know. I will be putting my rear seat on today, and I'll look at it then. do you ride with the passenger seat, or without? That would/could make a difference on how to mod it, if it still has to fit the passenger seat. Some ride solo, some ride two up, most are a combination. EDIT: I am assuming that you have made all obvious adjustments, and need the entire backrest moved back. Mine is just right, distance-wise from the handlebars at almost full rearward adjustment, and I am 6', 230 lbs. I can imagine wanting it back further Side note, not to hijack, but I'm going to pick up my Ultimate set tonight, so will have a "spare" Utopia to play with... Roger  |
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« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2011, 08:57:47 AM » |
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yes ive made "all" adjustments i could have. and its 2 up setup.stock seat setup. i will try to get some pics posted. not sure how to do that yet???
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« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2011, 09:32:02 AM » |
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Yeah, that can be fun. You need to have them "hosted". There's a sticky at the top, explaining it. Photobucket
I'm sure it looks just like mine. I'm in the middle of fixing my wifes yahoo mail.
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« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2011, 09:38:04 AM » |
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Any "guesses" at how far you might need it back?
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« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2011, 09:42:33 AM » |
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here is some pics  i need help posting the pics. about an inch to inch and a half. |
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« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2011, 10:18:36 AM » |
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Sent you a private message - we're here to help!!  |
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« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2011, 11:14:11 AM » |
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« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2011, 11:30:42 AM » |
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Can the two round-head socket screws be disconnected, then the vertical bar of the pad be moved behind the vertical bar of the mounting bracket, then refasten the round-head socket screws? If so, that should move the pad back 1/2".  |
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« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2011, 11:34:38 AM » |
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I have mine coming next week  |
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« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2011, 11:59:48 AM » |
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Can the two round-head socket screws be disconnected, then the vertical bar of the seat be moved behind the vertical bar of the mounting bracket, then refasten the round-head socket screws? If so, that should move the pad back 1/2".
Yeah, you can - I just did. I also just adjusted my Ultimate, back about 1/2", and that 1/2" made a LOT of difference. I would start there. You MIGHT be able to use a 1/4" spacer between them (with longer bolts), also, and move it back a total of 3/4", and that might just be enough. I'd try that first... R |
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« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2011, 12:25:34 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2011, 01:22:09 PM » |
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It didn't work....sorry
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« Reply #15 on: June 03, 2011, 02:35:55 PM » |
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« Reply #16 on: June 03, 2011, 02:37:45 PM » |
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« Reply #17 on: June 03, 2011, 05:56:13 PM » |
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hey, it couldbe worse. you could be as tall as oss and have to sit on the back seat to ride.  |
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« Reply #18 on: June 06, 2011, 01:05:07 PM » |
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has any body done a seat bracket mod on this Utopia ???
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« Reply #19 on: June 07, 2011, 06:50:28 AM » |
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And if anybody has done a mod to move it back for a tall long leg person ? Does anybody have any pictures that could help me with my endeavor ? THANKYOU ..........................
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« Reply #20 on: June 07, 2011, 08:29:23 AM » |
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You can also take out the two screws that hold the backrest to the mounting bracket and re-position the backrest an inch or more higher on the bracket. That will position the backrest higher on your back and allow you to lean farther back. I did that on mine and in addition to allowing me to lean farther back, I find it more supportive and more comfortable. Good luck. |
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« Reply #21 on: June 07, 2011, 08:32:29 AM » |
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thanks boz
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« Reply #22 on: June 07, 2011, 08:41:17 AM » |
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I have a similar problem with my ultimate backrest. They sell an optioonal bracket that is supposed to move it back some but did not move it enough for me. I ended up bending my bracket in a vise and it is better, but not perfect.
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« Reply #23 on: June 07, 2011, 08:46:13 AM » |
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garland/ do you have a picture i could see ??
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