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What's a good driver's backrest for the Valk?

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Fritz The Cat

Sun 17, Jun 2012, 11:45:21
Currently have a recovered/rebuilt standard seat and I'm satisfied with it. Just need a backrest. Would prefect one that's adjustable. Had a utopia on the Wing and loved it but not sure if the Valk version is up to snuff.

Thanks

Chillerman

#1
Sun 17, Jun 2012, 12:07:49
My bike came with a Utopia backrest on it. The best thing the PO ever did to it! I love it  :cooldude:

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Fritz The Cat

#2
Sun 17, Jun 2012, 12:22:06
Thanks, just ordered one.  :cooldude:

gregc

#3
Sun 17, Jun 2012, 15:59:01
  Love my Utopia back rest, Works great with the stock 2 piece seat, no problems.

valk2000

#4
Sun 17, Jun 2012, 16:22:47
cancel the order and buy mine its NEW

mello dude

#5
Sun 17, Jun 2012, 16:27:00 Last Edit: Sun 17, Jun 2012, 16:33:16 by mello dude
Tried a Utopia and hated it. . -- i couldnt get it adjusted to the point of being comfortable . Didnt like how it fit too and mashes up the passenger seat. -- Sold it on ebay

I would love a good adjustable solo backrest that works. Mbe one needs to be designed coming off the rear fendor mounts.
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#6
Sun 17, Jun 2012, 19:19:32
My Utopia ain't fer sale. :coolsmiley: I like how it extends my riding day(s). :2funny: RIDE SAFE.
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F6MoRider

#7
Sun 17, Jun 2012, 22:10:01
I pulled my utopia off when I went to ultimate seats as they had a matching one, loved the utopia and the replacement.  Still have two Utopias on the shelf.
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MrKris

#8
Mon 18, Jun 2012, 08:19:15
Will any of them work with a Mustang seat?  Mine came with a non-backrest Mustang and no stock seat.  One of the things I miss from my VTX is the backrest.  It was a Cruisin' Comfort that slid under the passenger seat and I wonder if something like that is made for the Valk.

Alien

#9
Mon 18, Jun 2012, 08:49:58
Quote from: MrKris on Mon 18, Jun 2012, 08:19:15
Will any of them work with a Mustang seat?  Mine came with a non-backrest Mustang and no stock seat.  One of the things I miss from my VTX is the backrest.  It was a Cruisin' Comfort that slid under the passenger seat and I wonder if something like that is made for the Valk.

I also have the two piece Mustang seat and I wonder the same thing.  Is there a backrest for us?

Promagnaman

#10
Mon 18, Jun 2012, 18:45:14 Last Edit: Mon 18, Jun 2012, 18:48:05 by Promagnaman
I've used Pro Tac backrests in the past with Mustang seats on my Magna. They are pretty solid...not sure if they make one for the Valk.

Mr. Nuts

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Mon 18, Jun 2012, 20:39:12
Quote from: MrKris on Mon 18, Jun 2012, 08:19:15
Will any of them work with a Mustang seat?  Mine came with a non-backrest Mustang and no stock seat.  One of the things I miss from my VTX is the backrest.  It was a Cruisin' Comfort that slid under the passenger seat and I wonder if something like that is made for the Valk.

I had mine modified by a welder friend who added a few inches to work with the Mustang seat and mustang passenger seat. Turned out to be perfect (but close!). See it here:



Couple of other fit photos here:

http://rides.webshots.com/album/578573955kDNLvf

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Jess from VA

#12
Mon 18, Jun 2012, 20:56:21
What's a good driver's backrest for the Valk?


Here you go.  Custom, form fitting and heated.  Not bad on a Harley either.   8)


John Schmidt

#13
Mon 18, Jun 2012, 21:41:54
Quote from: Jess from VA on Mon 18, Jun 2012, 20:56:21
What's a good driver's backrest for the Valk?


Here you go.  Custom, form fitting and heated.  Not bad on a Harley either.   8)



Have to agree Jess, I like the fact it's heated. Not sure it would adapt to my bike though, room is at a premium back there.  :D

Jess from VA

#14
Tue 19, Jun 2012, 07:09:36
room is at a premium back there.

Yeah, well, for this particular backrest I'd make an accommodation.

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008

#15
Tue 19, Jun 2012, 09:47:50
I like it alot but looks like it might be too high maintance for me. :cooldude:

Daniel Meyer

#16
Tue 19, Jun 2012, 10:37:53
LOVE the utopia.
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MrKris

#17
Tue 19, Jun 2012, 10:40:11 Last Edit: Tue 19, Jun 2012, 11:16:23 by MrKris
I sent Protac an email about a Mustang-compatible backrest.  I saw on here or the other Valk board that they had one made especially for the wide Mustang seat.  I'll update if I hear back from them.

Edit :  Just got a response from Harold at Protac - they do not make a backrest for Valkyrie.

CMA_Carl

#18
Tue 19, Jun 2012, 12:30:50
Utopia! I even had the guy on the phone at Utopia alter mine to fit in a Corbin. :cooldude:

Fritz The Cat

#19
Thu 21, Jun 2012, 17:20:31
The Utopia arrived today. It was easy enough to install. One problem tho is the seat is now kinda hard to get latched due to the bracket. Guess I can live with that. Think I'm gonna like it. Thanks all.

F6MoRider

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Thu 21, Jun 2012, 21:27:16 Last Edit: Thu 21, Jun 2012, 21:28:52 by F6MoRider
Yep, and it will require a little finesse to get it unmatched as well.  Push down on the nose, turn the key hard, pull up on the nose.  That was mine anyway...

Now I do the same with the Ultimate seat.
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cookiedough

#21
Thu 21, Jun 2012, 21:53:29
I have this one and like it but would think the utopia built into the seat would be comfier, not sure though.  It keeps the seat intact and mounts by taking off the side saddlebags (easier to do) and take off the front long bolt of the side bar bracket.  Works pretty good except what I don't like is to get it on quicker, you have to take off the side hard saddlebags off my I/S to push really hard with a socket set to get the bolt started on each side and it is very long threads so takes awhile.  Once you get it started (hard part for me), it only takes a few minutes per side, but getting the long bolt started is the key and hard part for me.  It is adjustable about 1" is all front to back but should work for most between around 5'8" to 6'2" or so my guess?  Plus, if you want to remove the seat for any reason, you have to yet again take off the side saddlebags and undo the bolt to take off the bar for the backrest first which sort of sucks also.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/drivers-backrest-valkyrie/part/CWI-01-161

I didn't pay anything for it since came with I/S when bought it 4 years ago but if you check ebay once in awhile I have seen one used for around 100-125 bucks or so.  Very well made but installing can take some time.

valkyriemc

#22
Fri 22, Jun 2012, 10:25:08
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Brian

#23
Sat 23, Jun 2012, 21:38:12
Quote from: Jess from VA on Mon 18, Jun 2012, 20:56:21
What's a good driver's backrest for the Valk?


Here you go.  Custom, form fitting and heated.  Not bad on a Harley either.   8)



Jess, If I had this for a back rest I don't think there would be much bike riding.

Jess from VA

#24
Sat 23, Jun 2012, 23:39:17
Well, like Groucho Marx said to the man with 15 kids........... (taking the cigar out of his mouth and looking at it)......I like my cigar too, but I take it out once in a while.

Fritz The Cat

#25
Sun 24, Jun 2012, 10:38:42
Just took her out for a test ride. Backrest is perfect, no adjustment needed. Not quite as good as Jess's but it'll get the job done.  :crazy2:

Daniel Meyer

#26
Sun 24, Jun 2012, 10:59:38
Quote from: Jess from VA on Mon 18, Jun 2012, 20:56:21
What's a good driver's backrest for the Valk?


Here you go.  Custom, form fitting and heated.  Not bad on a Harley either.   8)




Not sure anybody here can afford that one...
CUAgain,
Daniel Meyer

Davet261

#27
Sun 24, Jun 2012, 11:56:53
I have Utopia backrest on mine and I could not be happier with it.  BUT, if you can buy one on here I'd do it instead of buying one from Utopia, even if the price is the same as new.  It took me about 6 weeks to get mine, they say 4 weeks is normal.  If you can buy one from a VRCC member you can get more use out if it this summer!!

Jess from VA

#28
Sun 24, Jun 2012, 14:29:04
Quote from: Daniel Meyer on Sun 24, Jun 2012, 10:59:38
Quote from: Jess from VA on Mon 18, Jun 2012, 20:56:21
What's a good driver's backrest for the Valk?


Here you go.  Custom, form fitting and heated.  Not bad on a Harley either.   8)




Not sure anybody here can afford that one...

U R so right!   :cooldude:

Half of everything you own for a backrest is pretty steep.   ;D

Fritz The Cat

#29
Sun 24, Jun 2012, 15:58:03
Quote from: Davet261 on Sun 24, Jun 2012, 11:56:53
I have Utopia backrest on mine and I could not be happier with it.  BUT, if you can buy one on here I'd do it instead of buying one from Utopia, even if the price is the same as new.  It took me about 6 weeks to get mine, they say 4 weeks is normal.  If you can buy one from a VRCC member you can get more use out if it this summer!!

Ordered mine from HDL. Took 3 days to get here.
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