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« on: May 28, 2016, 05:50:24 PM » |
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I just purchased a beautiful 1998 Valkyrie 1500 (non-touring model), all original in perfect showroom condition. I absolutely love this bike, but my lower back doesn't. Does anyone know where I can purchase a driver's backrest that fits the original seat? I found a few online that fit a Mustang seat, but I'd really prefer to keep the original seat as I find it very comfortable. The only problem is my poor old back! Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2016, 05:53:17 PM » |
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google "utopia valkyrie"
-Mike
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chiefrq
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« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2016, 07:10:09 PM » |
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Thank you, looks good!
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Bighead
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2016, 07:34:34 PM » |
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I can't believe you think a 98 stock seat is comfortable. 97-98 were the worst 99 and above much improved.
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2016, 08:37:08 PM » |
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google "utopia valkyrie"
-Mike
What he said did a lot with one.......loved it Dan |
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« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2016, 04:57:55 AM » |
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Buy a 2000 and up OEM front seat. Much more comfortable and affordable. If you think the 98 seat is comfortable then it is either already been upgraded to the newer one, or you just aren't riding enough.
How about pics of this "perfect" Valkyrie.
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« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2016, 05:21:34 AM » |
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Buy a 2000 and up OEM front seat. Much more comfortable and affordable. If you think the 98 seat is comfortable then it is either already been upgraded to the newer one, or you just aren't riding enough.
How about pics of this "perfect" Valkyrie.
Hi Steve, how's the LowBoy working out for you ? |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2016, 05:43:43 AM » |
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I can't believe you think a 98 stock seat is comfortable.
I can't believe you're even willing to ride to the mailbox without a backrest  I put the despicably ugly OEM seat back on my 1800 yesterday. It has a Utopia backrest, and the backrest is really nice. I haven't had the seat on since before I got the handlebars on, and the OEM seat sits you a little more forward than the Corbin seat. Being that little bit forward was nice, but the mushy OEM seat's not so hot. I'll have to decide which seat to use for InZane, Corbin promised to re-do the seat for me to match the new thicker backrest they sent me (no extra cost for either), but it will take weeks...  -Mike |
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Bighead
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« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2016, 07:15:57 AM » |
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Mike I have never had a backrest so I guess I don't know any better  |
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chiefrq
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« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2016, 11:42:44 AM » |
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Gee, sorry if I annoyed anyone by saying I found the stock seat comfortable! I've only been riding motorcycles for about 40 years so I guess I'm not too picky. Thanks all and enjoy the holiday weekend.
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« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2016, 11:49:27 AM » |
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Gee, sorry if I annoyed anyone by saying I found the stock comfortable! I've only been riding motorcycles for about 40 years so I guess I'm not too picky. Thanks all and enjoy the holiday weekend.
I think you took their feedback the wrong way. Most here consider the early seats the most uncomfortable , they were just giving their opinion. Personally I'm not a fan of the '01 and later seats either.  |
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« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2016, 11:55:19 AM » |
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I just bought an '01 OEM seat for my 99. I hadn't heard of these backrests before. Do they look good and work well? It looks like it just bolts to the bottom of the seat pan....
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« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2016, 12:03:04 PM » |
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I just bought an '01 OEM seat for my 99. I hadn't heard of these backrests before. Do they look good and work well? It looks like it just bolts to the bottom of the seat pan....
They're the gold standard. On my 1800, and I think on Tourers and STDs, the mounting bracket goes inside the passenger seat, I had to take the cover off the passenger seat and staple it back on. The instructions are good and the cover went back on just fine. My stapler wasn't up to the task, I got a Chinese pneumatic stapler from Harbor Freight, it worked great and seemed to be of good quality for about $25. -Mike |
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« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2016, 12:06:17 PM » |
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I just bought an '01 OEM seat for my 99. I hadn't heard of these backrests before. Do they look good and work well? It looks like it just bolts to the bottom of the seat pan....
http://www.utpr.com/valkyrie.htmlI've not used one but they look good to me . |
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« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2016, 06:47:08 PM » |
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Gee, sorry if I annoyed anyone by saying I found the stock seat comfortable! I've only been riding motorcycles for about 40 years so I guess I'm not too picky. Thanks all and enjoy the holiday weekend.
Nope didn't annoy me but you have to be The first to say that the OEM 98 seat is comfortable. That being said hey if you like it good for you and it will save you some $$$ on an aftermarket ,show us a picture of your ride  we love to see others bikes  |
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« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2016, 07:58:49 PM » |
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Gee, sorry if I annoyed anyone by saying I found the stock seat comfortable! I've only been riding motorcycles for about 40 years so I guess I'm not too picky. Thanks all and enjoy the holiday weekend.
Nope didn't annoy me but you have to be The first to say that the OEM 98 seat is comfortable. That being said hey if you like it good for you and it will save you some $$$ on an aftermarket ,show us a picture of your ride we love to see others bikes I'm pretty sure he doesn't have an OEM 1998 saddle. I've never heard anyone describe one of them as comfortable. Endurable is about as good as they get. |
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« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2016, 08:31:34 AM » |
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The Utopia bolts to the forward part of the rear fender. You have to remove the seat to mount it, no cutting of the seat cover involved. I found it to be one of the best on the market, the back is large enough to support you and is curved. Some backrests are quite small and fairly flat, simply doesn't give adequate support except in one rather small area of the back.
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« Reply #17 on: June 01, 2016, 01:38:19 PM » |
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The Utopia bolts to the forward part of the rear fender. You have to remove the seat to mount it, no cutting of the seat cover involved. I found it to be one of the best on the market, the back is large enough to support you and is curved. Some backrests are quite small and fairly flat, simply doesn't give adequate support except in one rather small area of the back.
Well, after the glowing recommendations from those on the board, I ordered a Utopia backrest yesterday. When you go to their website, they show the next ship date. Yesterday it showed June 13, too late for Inzane. I called anyway and spoke with Linda. She couldn't have been more helpful. I explained my predicament and she spoke to the guys on the floor. Long story short they'll be shipping this Monday, I should have it by Thursday in plenty of time. Excellent customer service! |
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« Reply #18 on: June 01, 2016, 03:19:23 PM » |
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The Utopia bolts to the forward part of the rear fender. You have to remove the seat to mount it, no cutting of the seat cover involved. I found it to be one of the best on the market, the back is large enough to support you and is curved. Some backrests are quite small and fairly flat, simply doesn't give adequate support except in one rather small area of the back.
Well, after the glowing recommendations from those on the board, I ordered a Utopia backrest yesterday. When you go to their website, they show the next ship date. Yesterday it showed June 13, too late for Inzane. I called anyway and spoke with Linda. She couldn't have been more helpful. I explained my predicament and she spoke to the guys on the floor. Long story short they'll be shipping this Monday, I should have it by Thursday in plenty of time. Excellent customer service! Very nice I've ridden for 44 years now and never had a backrest until 3 years ago. Can't imagine not having one now. |
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