'99 Tourer Backrest position change

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Anybody else find the Tourer backrest too far back? Depending on body shape, some passengers can be sitting with their butt up against the backrest, but would have to lean way back to get any contact between the small of their back and the pad.

A friend is going to make an adapter for me (3D printer) to go between the sissy bar and the backrest pad. This will a) Move the pad forward; b) Tilt it more vertical; and c) Raise the pad up about 3 inches. While I am confident this will work, I'm wondering if anyone else has found a solution to this problem.

Thanks,
Jeff

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Alternative: get a Mustang passenger backrest...



-Mike

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Alternative: get a Mustang passenger backrest...

I went to their website and could not find any backrest that fit the Tourer (or I/S, for that matter.)

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I think these are they:

http://www.mustangseats.com/Category/Sissy-Bar-Pads

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Yes, they have lots of backrest pads, but those would be in the same place as the current one. Thanks for the thought, though.

[John larsen]

I made a  tapered spacer out of wood and painted it black. Worked great. You need longer bolts of course but my wife loves it. I'll send a pick in a few days. (If I can figure out how)

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I made a  tapered spacer out of wood and painted it black. Worked great. You need longer bolts of course but my wife loves it. I'll send a pick in a few days. (If I can figure out how)

That's basically the same idea. (Great minds think alike.) In fact, I was thinking of making one out of wood until my friend has time to make the one on the 3D printer. I'd love to see yours, though. (What size piece of wood did you start with? How did you cut the taper?)

[Bighead]

Yes, they have lots of backrest pads, but those would be in the same place as the current one. Thanks for the thought, though.

No the Mustang back rest pad has a forward tilt built into it so it doesn't lean back. Makes a world of difference 

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Yes, they have lots of backrest pads, but those would be in the same place as the current one. Thanks for the thought, though.

No the Mustang back rest pad has a forward tilt built into it so it doesn't lean back. Makes a world of difference 

There are several when I look at pads for the Valk. This one looks most likely to give me what I want. Is this the one you meant? http://www.mustangseats.com/Product/75991/Vintage-Contoured-135-x-95-Sissy-Bar-Pads-Honda-Valkyrie-No-Studs

I do see that it will be about 3" higher because of the location of the screw holes. That's perfect! And you said there is no backward leaning. One last thing: Is it any thicker so the pad surface is actually a tad further forward?

[Bighead]

Yes that is it the pad isn't any thick I don't believe but the back of it has the tilt built in so it will be higher and a bit forward from stock you can see this one in my picture below.

[Patrick]

Yep. JoAnn felt she was leaning too far back.

All I did was take some chromed stock about the same size and bent it to the right angle and then drilled and tapped everything.  Been that way since 1998.

If I was good with these puter things I would post a pic, but,,,,,,

[Gryphon Rider]

I made a backrest pad for long trips that is a lot higher and wider and angled almost vertical on the front surface.  I made it narrow at the bottom so the wide strap from my T-bag style luggage can properly wrap around it.  It's not pretty, but it's far more comfy than the stock pad.

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Yes that is it the pad isn't any thick I don't believe but the back of it has the tilt built in so it will be higher and a bit forward from stock you can see this one in my picture below.

This backrest seems like the simplest and best-looking solution to my issue. Not the cheapest, but at $121, it's not terribly expensive, either. I like it!

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Just put the Mustang pad on and took a ride with my wife. MUCH better. Still needs a bit more, but I think that will be easy. Thanks for all the help!

[556ALPHA]

Just put the Mustang pad on and took a ride with my wife. MUCH better. Still needs a bit more, but I think that will be easy. Thanks for all the help!

Can you give me the source you ordered from?  thanks