[shipwrec]

As a new gold wing owner I was curious if there is a good - better- best back rest. If anyone wants to give some pointers on which one to get I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance ......

 

[Ron Robertson]

I prefer the Utopia. It installs down through the front of the co-riders seat. No external hardware putting the co-riders knees out in the wind and my wife says it is much more comfortable for her.
From the Northwest Corner.
Ron

 

[05bluewing]

I prefer the Utopia. It installs down through the front of the co-riders seat. No external hardware putting the co-riders knees out in the wind and my wife says it is much more comfortable for her.
From the Northwest Corner.
Ron

I agree with Ron on this . Easy install, the hardest part is making the cut .

 

[ibcop]

I recently tried out the Kuryakyn back rest and just couldn't get comfortable ride with it. I just sent it back and going for the Utopia. Another thing I didn't care for with the Kuryakyn was the mounting bars that go along side of the seat.

Good luck!

 

[Chopin]

Utopia here also. You can find a lot of used bracket mounted types for sale but no one is selling a Utopia.

 

[DonaldLL]

Utopia... I have a recent post showing some pics of my newly installed backrest. I just rode for 240 miles today with the Utopia backrest. It is COMFORTABLE.

 

[ibcop]

Utopia... I have a recent post showing some pics of my newly installed backrest. I just rode for 240 miles today with the Utopia backrest. It is COMFORTABLE.

Nice to know!

Looking forward to it.

 

[05bluewing]

Utopia... I have a recent post showing some pics of my newly installed backrest. I just rode for 240 miles today with the Utopia backrest. It is COMFORTABLE.

Ya rub it in ! A whole whopping 14 degrees with snow here in the frozen wasteland.Tonight's low of 1 degree with 2 more inches of snow !

 

[Chopin]

Ya rub it in ! A whole whopping 14 degrees with snow here in the frozen wasteland.Tonight's low of 1 degree with 2 more inches of snow !

Don't be too envious as he will be buying new tires sooner than us.

 

[05bluewing]

Don't be too envious as he will be buying new tires sooner than us.

Ya but then again, he can have my heating bill!

 

[shipwrec]

Well, looks like Utopia it is. I like the way it looks, no mounting bars to climb around, nice clean look.
Thanks to you all for your "professional" advise.

 

[shipwrec]

Don't be too envious as he will be buying new tires sooner than us.

I like your positive attitude there chopin

 

[Chopin]

Well, looks like Utopia it is. I like the way it looks, no mounting bars to climb around, nice clean look.
Thanks to you all for your "professional" advise.

And less expensive to boot. Would you like a link to an install video ? It's not rocket scientist stuff but it has helped with the concept for some of us. Seeing is believing.

 

[shipwrec]

And less expensive to boot. Would you like a link to an install video ? It's not rocket scientist stuff but it has helped with the concept for some of us. Seeing is believing.

well if helps with the fact that a cut in the seat has to be made I will take all the help I can get !

 

[Chopin]

Here is an old favorite. Worked for me :

 

[DonaldLL]

Geeeez... Now I am feeling even more guilt; I don't use a heater

 

[rigginray6]

Hey Donald I think you should just buy a Hotel and put all of us Northerners up for a bit!!!LOL

 

[DonaldLL]

Ray,
I bet a " Two Wheel Inn" would be a big hit from October thru April down here

 

[flyinelvis]

Utopia and it made a world of difference. The cut into the seat is a heart stopper, but read the instructions and watch the video that shows the install. It is worth it.

 

[rigginray6]

Two Wheel Inn

Ray,
I bet a " Two Wheel Inn" would be a big hit from October thru April down here

Kinda like the full throttle in Sturgis ohhhhh yea!!!